Hongkong Post to Release Special Stamps Featuring Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles on April 24.

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps

​Hongkong Post announced today (April 7) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" will be released for sale on April 24 (Thursday).

The Fuyun Xuan Collection is a private collection of Chinese snuff bottles established by the late local collector Mr Christopher Sin. His wife, Mrs Josephine Sin, has donated 490 sets of Chinese snuff bottles to the Hong Kong Museum of Art as a permanent collection, making these cultural gems accessible to a wider public. The small and delicate snuff bottles cover a wide range of craftsmanship, serving as miniature embodiments of Chinese art and craft history.

Hongkong Post is continuing its Hong Kong Museums Collection series by issuing a set of six stamps, two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" to present selected Chinese snuff bottles from the Fuyun Xuan Collection donated by Christopher and Josephine Sin. The selection encompasses various designs and materials that include glass, rock crystal, lacquer, and ceramics, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and creativity of Chinese artisans in these small and delicate snuff bottles.

Official first day covers for "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (April 8). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from April 24, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on April 24 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).

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Museums Collection - Fuyun Xuan Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened in Tsuen Wan today

The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about a fatal work accident that happened at a construction site in Tsuen Wan this afternoon (January 14), in which several oxy-acetylene cylinders fell from a container during a lifting operation and hit workers underneath, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to two workers. The LD is saddened by the death and injury of the workers in the accident, and expresses its deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and the injured workers.

The LD's spokesman said, "We commenced an immediate on-site investigation as soon as we were notified of the accident and have issued suspension notices to the contractors concerned, suspending the lifting operation at the site. The contractors cannot resume the work process until the LD is satisfied that suitable measures to abate the relevant risks have been taken."

The spokesman added, "We will complete the investigation as soon as possible to identify the cause of the accident, ascertain the liability of the duty holders and recommend improvement measures. We will take actions pursuant to the law if there is any violation of the work safety legislation."

To prevent loads being lifted from falling and hitting workers, the LD reminds employers to ensure that (i) the loads have been safely and securely connected to lifting gear before lifting operations; (ii) the gate of the container holding the loads is properly locked or fastened; and (iii) lifting zone is demarcated and barricaded, with no one entering the zone during lifting operations.

The general duty provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance require employers to provide safe working environments, plant and systems of work for their employees. Those who contravene the relevant provisions are liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for two years.

In regard to today's accident, the LD will issue a Work Safety Alert through its mobile application "OSH 2.0", website and email, giving a brief account of the accident concerned to duty holders, workers' unions, professional bodies of safety practitioners and others, and reminding the industry of the importance of following safety precautionary measures to prevent a recurrence of similar accidents.

The LD will also remind the employer concerned of the liability for employees' compensation under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance, assist family members of the deceased to claim employees' compensation and closely follow up on the case. For those with financial difficulties, the LD will assist them to apply for appropriate emergency funds. Subject to the needs and wishes of family members of the deceased, the LD will also liaise with the Social Welfare Department for financial or other assistance.

For the sake of securing the safety and health of employees at work, the LD appeals to employers to provide plant and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health. Employees should co-operate with their employers, adopt all safety measures and use personal protective equipment provided properly to avoid endangering their own work safety and that of other workers.

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