Hongkong Post to Launch Hong Kong Landscape - 10 Natural Wonders Stamp Collection on November 19.

2024-11-04 11:37 Last Updated At：11:48

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Landscape - 10 Natural Wonders" special stamps

Hongkong Post announced today (November 4) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Landscape - 10 Natural Wonders" will be released for sale on November 19 (Tuesday).

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Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Landscape - 10 Natural Wonders" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Landscape - 10 Natural Wonders" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Compact as it may be, Hong Kong possesses a diverse and vibrant array of natural landscapes. As a continuation of the "Hong Kong Landscape" stamp series, Hongkong Post will issue a set of eight stamps, two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Landscape - 10 Natural Wonders".

This collection is based on the online voting results from the Top 10 Natural Wonders of Hong Kong organised by the Hong Kong Chronicles Institute in 2023. The most representative Top 10 Natural Wonders of Hong Kong were selected by voters from five categories of natural landscapes, namely mountains, waters, rocks, villages and islands. This set of special stamps showcases the exquisite natural beauty of Hong Kong and encourages the public to appreciate and cherish the local natural scenery.

Official first day covers for "Hong Kong Landscape- 10 Natural Wonders" will be on sale at all post offices and on Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (November 5). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and on ShopThruPost from November 19, while postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) and serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on November 19 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.

Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Contractor's worker dies in construction accident; Drainage Services Department calls for safety checks and investigations.

DSD deeply saddened by passing of contractor staff member

The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Ringo Mok, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an accident that occurred at a construction site for upgrading works of existing sewerage system at Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po yesterday (May 27). He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and requested the contractor to provide them with appropriate assistance.

At about 8.30am yesterday, the worker was injured during a lifting operation at the construction site. He was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment and was certified dead at about 11.30pm.

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) has requested the contractor to suspend the related works and conduct a safety check. The contractor was also instructed to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The DSD will also render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations.

Hongkong Post to Launch Hong Kong Landscape - 10 Natural Wonders Stamp Collection on November 19.

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