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Hongkong Post today (November 9) announced that a set of stamps on the theme entitled "Hong Kong, China - Romania Joint Issue on Handicraft" will be released for sale together with associated philatelic products on November 24.
Hongkong Post and Romfilatelia have jointly issued a set of two stamps on handicrafts to showcase works from the two places, dough figurines in Hong Kong and painted eggs in Romania, highlighting the vitality of the art forms. This marks the 11th joint stamp issue between Hongkong Post and other postal administrations. Although Hong Kong and Romania are far apart geographically, they share the same respect and passion for traditional craftsmanship, as demonstrated through this joint stamp issue.
Official First Day Covers will be put on sale at $1 each at all post offices from November 10. 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 from the same day. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from November 10 to 16. Further information can be obtained from the website of Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com.
Ends/Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Issued at HKT 10:00
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