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Special stamp issue - "Chinese idioms and their stories" (with photos)
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     Hongkong Post today (June 12) announced that a set of "children's" stamps on the theme "Chinese idioms and their stories" will be released for sale together with associated philatelic products on June 28.

     Building on the success achieved with the first issue in 2006, Hongkong Post is releasing a second set of stamps aimed specifically to enhance the knowledge and interest of children in traditional Chinese culture.  The design of these colourful and lively stamps is based on five idioms and their related stories - "mutual help in hard times", "water drops wear away rocks", "practice makes perfect", "save to give" and "as deft as a master butcher".  Matching stickers are also available that could be attached to the souvenir sheet to add to the fun.

     Official First Day Covers will be put on sale for $1 each at all post offices effective from June 14.  Meanwhile, the stamps and associated philatelic products will be displayed at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office on the same day.  Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from June 14 to 20.  Further information may be obtained from the website of Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com.

Ends/Sunday, June 12, 2011
Issued at HKT 10:01

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