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

Appointments to Youth Square Management Advisory Committee

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) announced today (December 31) the reappointment of two incumbent members and the appointment of two new members to the Youth Square Management Advisory Committee (MAC) for a two-year term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

The Chairperson and non-official members of the MAC are as follows:

Chairperson

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Commissioner for Youth, HYAB

Ex-officio members

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Vice-Chairperson of the Youth Development Commission, or a representative

Chairperson of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, or a representative

Representative from the Eastern District Council

Representative from the Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries

Newly appointed members

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Mr Victor Lau Ngai

Mr Heymans So Hei-wa

Reappointed members

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Ms Cherry Lee Suet-yee

Mr Leung Kwok-shing

Existing members

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Ms Debbie Cheung Sui-ki

Ms Hoo Yuk-wai

Ms Dana Lau Sing-she

Dr Wendy Lee Woon-ming

Mr Poon Pak-ki

Mr Eric Yeung Chuen-sing

Mr Yeung See-chai

Existing co-opted member

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Ms Winnie Ying Fung-sau

The MAC also includes representatives from the HYAB, the Education Bureau and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department as members.

A spokesman for the HYAB thanked the outgoing members, Mr Victor Lam Tsz-hung and Mr Jan Noel Shih, for their support and contributions since their appointment to the MAC.

The MAC is a non-statutory advisory body which advises the Government on matters pertaining to the operation of Youth Square, including the overall strategy and objectives of Youth Square; themes and contents of youth development programmes; the use, allocation, leasing and charging arrangements of relevant facilities; the evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of Youth Square in promoting youth development programmes and monitoring the performance of the operator.

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