Hongkong Post to Issue "24 Solar Terms - Winter" Special Stamps on November 5

Hongkong Post to issue "24 Solar Terms - Winter" special stamps

Hongkong Post announced today (October 21) that a set of special stamps andassociated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" will be released for sale on November 5 (Thursday).

The 24 Solar Terms collectively refer to a knowledge system of time and social practices progressively developed by Chinese people through observation of the sun's periodic motion, changes of seasons and phenological cycles. This system was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2016. Subsequent to the "24 Solar Terms - Spring", "24 Solar Terms - Summer" and "24 Solar Terms - Autumn" special stamps issued in 2020, 2023 and 2025 respectively, Hongkong Post will issue a set of six stamps on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" as a continuation of the series. Rendered in soft colours, the stamps feature the scenes of six solar terms of winter, namely "Winter Commences", "Light Snow", "Heavy Snow", "Winter Solstice", "Moderate Cold" and "Severe Cold", bringing the entire collection to a perfect conclusion.

In addition, Hongkong Post will specifically launch a souvenir pack, featuring a round-shaped souvenir sheet that contains the full set of 24 special stamps on the theme of "24 Solar Terms". Symbolising a sense of wholeness in the seasonal cyclicality, this pack is truly valuable for both collection and appreciation.

Official first day covers for "24 Solar Terms - Winter" will be on sale at all post offices and on Hongkong Post's online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (October 22). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and on ShopThruPost from November 5, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and souvenir packs will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on November 5 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 will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" on November 5 (Thursday). Photos show the souvenir pack. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" on November 5 (Thursday). Photos show the presentation pack. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" on November 5 (Thursday). Photos show the first day covers. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" on November 5 (Thursday). Photos show the first day covers. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" on November 5 (Thursday). Photos show the stamp sheets. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" on November 5 (Thursday). Photo shows the souvenir sheet (complete series). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "24 Solar Terms - Winter" on November 5 (Thursday). Photos show the mint stamps, the souvenir sheet and the special postmark. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST congratulates Vivian Lau, Yeung Hiu-lam, Leung Yuk-wing, Cheung Yuen, Ng Cheuk-yan, John Loung, Yu Chui-yee, Tong Nga-ting and Hung Wing-long on winning medals in Asian Para Games

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 21) extended her congratulations to boccia athlete Vivian Lau on winning a gold medal in Women's Individual-BC4 at the 5th Asian Para Games, bringing the Hong Kong, China delegation its first gold medal of the Games.

Miss Law also congratulated boccia athletes Yeung Hiu-lam, Leung Yuk-wing and Cheung Yuen on each winning a silver medal in Women's Individual-BC2, Men's Individual-BC4 and Women's Individual-BC4 respectively; swimming athlete Ng Cheuk-yan on winning a silver medal in Women's 50m Butterfly S7; boccia athlete John Loung on winning a bronze medal in Men's Individual-BC1; fencing athletes Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting on winning their bronze medals in Women's Epee Individual Category A and Category B respectively; as well as swimming athlete Hung Wing-long on winning a bronze medal in Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14.

Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China Delegation secured nine medals in one day today. The boccia team had a highly successful day, winning five medals in a single day. Vivian Lau and Cheung Yuen swept the gold and silver medals in the same event, demonstrating the spirit of Hong Kong, China athletes. Yeung Hiu-lam and Leung Yuk-wing fought hard and showed great resilience in their respective finals, each earning a silver medal. John Loung remained resilient in the bronze medal match and overhauled his opponent in the final end to claim the bronze medal. In swimming, Ng Cheuk-yan broke her personal record and won another silver medal for the swimming team, while Hung Wing-long also performed to his best to win the bronze medal. In fencing, Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting fought through a series of tight matches to claim two bronze medals for the fencing team. I will continue, together with all Hong Kong people, to cheer on Hong Kong, China athletes. I wish them continued success in the remaining events."

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 21 medals, namely one gold, eight silver and 12 bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added nine medals are as follows:

Gold medal

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Boccia: Women's Individual-BC4

Vivian Lau

Silver medals

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Boccia: Women's Individual-BC2

Yeung Hiu-lam

Boccia: Men's Individual-BC4

Leung Yuk-wing

Boccia: Women's Individual-BC4

Cheung Yuen

Swimming: Women's 50m Butterfly S7

Ng Cheuk-yan

Bronze medals

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Boccia: Men's Individual-BC1

John Loung

Fencing: Women's Epee Individual Category A

Yu Chui-yee

Fencing: Women's Epee Individual Category B

Tong Nga-ting

Swimming: Men's 100m Breaststroke SB14

Hung Wing-long