Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations

Exclusive sale alert: hongkong post unveils rare philatelic treasures from global postal administrations

Hongkong Post announced today (April 29) that selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Nations will be available for sale from tomorrow (April 30).

To celebrate the Year of the Dragon,China Post issued the "Year of Jiachen" special stamps. The stamp titled "Golden Dragon Flying Forward" depicts a high-spirited golden dragon wriggling agilely with majesty. The other stamp named "Two Dragons Offering Blessings" is based on a Chinese traditional auspicious pattern. The round and square elements of the stamp and design embodied the concept of "heaven is round and the earth is square" and achieved a harmonious and solemn aesthetic. In addition, postal administrations around the world also continue the tradition of issuing zodiac stamps to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Liechtensteinische Post AG issued a set of stamps on "Chinese Signs of the Zodiac: Dragon" emphasising the elegance and vitality of the dragon. Isle of Man Post Office presented "Year of the Dragon" stamps on the theme of the legend of four dragons, symbolising good fortune and prosperity. These stamps highlight various depictions of dragons, which are highly collectible.

Annual albums released by various postal administrations will also be put on sale concurrently. The stamp albums, comprising a rich collection of special stamps issued in 2023 with descriptions and illustrations, are not to be missed by philatelists.

The selected philatelic products will be available for sale at the Hongkong Post online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9am tomorrow, while stocks last. These products will also be available at the PostShop of the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office on the same day. Details of each product, the prices and sales quotas are set out in the Appendix. For further information, members of the public may visit the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk) or call the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline at 2785 5711.

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post announces sale of philatelic products of various postal administrations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Afcd staff crack down on animal release hotspots

​With a view to safeguarding animal welfare, staff of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) were sent today (May 15) to patrol sites where mercy release activities often took place in the past, including Wun Yiu, Tai Po; Ng Tung River, Sheung Shui; Sai Kung Public Pier and Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier, and distributed educational leaflets there to remind the public to think carefully before participating in mercy releases of animals.

A spokesman for the AFCD said, "If members of the public engage themselves in mercy release activities during which animals are not released in a proper manner, including releasing them into an unsuitable habitat, survival of these animals may be affected."

Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance (Cap. 169), it is an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to animals by releasing them not in a proper manner. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $200,000 and imprisonment for three years upon conviction.

No cases involving suspected animal cruelty caused by animal releases were found today.

The spokesman stressed that members of the public must think carefully before participating in animal release activities to safeguard animal welfare. The AFCD will launch a fish restocking exercise on National Fish Releasing Day on June 6 to release fish fingerlings in Yan Chau Tong Marine Park to enhance local marine resources and ecology. The department will promote to the public the benefits of fish restocking to the environment, with a view to engaging them in supporting and participating in these science-based restocking exercises in lieu of animal releases not properly conducted. They may also consider other charitable activities such as planting trees or participating in volunteer services with animal welfare groups and environmental organisations.

The AFCD will continue to patrol places where animal releasing activities are likely to take place, take enforcement action when necessary, and carry out publicity and education work.

AFCD staff patrol animal release hotspots Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

AFCD staff patrol animal release hotspots Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases