First Day Cover
首日封
Sobrescrito de 1.º Dia
Hong KongYear of the Dragon
Date of Issue : 14 January 2012
2012 is the Year of the Dragon. In traditional Chinese culture, the Dragon is an auspicious, mythical creature incarnated as an emperor, representing supreme power and commanding great respect. It is believed that people born in the Year of the Dragon are confident, courageous and clever.
The four stamps depict the Dragon in various forms
$1.4 stamp : a fire dragon spiked with glowing joss sticks
$2.4 stamp : a glittering statue of a golden dragon
$3 stamp : a spirited dragon performing the traditional dragon dance
$5 stamp : a lifelike dragon engraved on a stone wall
Rendered in vibrant colours, the stamps are decorated with gold foiled auspicious clouds to convey an air of festivity.
(From Hong Kong Post : http://www.hongkongpoststamps.com/eng/stamps/latest_stamp_issues/2012/20120114a/introduction.htm)
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