China Issues Special Stamps Marking Year of the Rabbit
Release time：2024-05-22 11:26:15 Source：Culture Capsule news portal
-
Contact Us
- Home
- News
- People
- In-depth
- ACWF
- 2023 Women Science and Technology Innovation Pioneer...
- People Enjoy Blooming Tulips in Jinan, East...
- Flowers Bloom Across China in Spring
China Issues Special Stamps Marking Year of the Rabbit
January 6, 2023 |
| A stamp collector displays the newly-purchased special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit in Dongxing District of Neijiang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Photo by Lan Zitao/Xinhua] |
BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit.
One of the stamps depicts a personified blue rabbit holding a pen in its right hand and a letter in its left hand, symbolizing the drawing of a blueprint for the new year, as "blue rabbit" is pronounced similarly to "blueprint" in Chinese.
The other stamp features three rabbits running in a circle, an auspicious implication for the "circle of life" as well as family reunion and happiness. The background behind the three rabbits bears decorative patterns showcasing the legendary story of "a jade rabbit ramming herbal medicines", which conveys the sincere wishes for prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people.
China has released zodiac stamps annually since 1980, a Year of the Monkey.
The Chinese zodiac cycle contains 12 animals that record years and reflect people's attributes: the rat, the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the sheep, the monkey, the rooster, the dog, and the pig.
 |
| Stamp collectors queue up to buy the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit at a post office in Haizhou District of Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Photo by Geng Yuhe/Xinhua] |
 |
| Philatelists collect commemorative postmarks after the release of the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Photo by Yu Xiangquan/Xinhua] |
 |
| A staff member of China Post displays the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit in Dongying, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Photo by Liu Zhifeng/Xinhua] |
 |
| A staff member of China Post displays the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit in Fuyang, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Photo by Lu Qijian/Xinhua] |
 |
| People attend the issuing ceremony for the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Li He] |
 |
| Guests attend the issuing ceremony for the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Li He] |
 |
| People buy the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Li He] |
 |
| A woman presents a set of the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit during the issuing ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Li He] |
 |
| A philatelist reattaches the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit at a post office in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Tao Liang] |
 |
| People buy the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Li He] |
 |
| People buy special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit at a post office in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 5, 2023. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Tao Liang] |
 |
| Photo taken on Jan. 5, 2023 shows a poster with pictures of the special stamps marking the Year of the Rabbit in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province. China Post on Thursday released a set of two special stamps to celebrate the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Rabbit. [Xinhua/Tao Liang] |
(Source: Xinhua)
32.3KPlease understand that womenofchina.cn,a non-profit, information-communication website, cannot reach every writer before using articles and images. For copyright issues, please contact us by emailing: [email protected]. The articles published and opinions expressed on this website represent the opinions of writers and are not necessarily shared by womenofchina.cn.
Comments
Magazines
Projects
Photos
Special Coverage
- Previous：UN food agency warns that the new US sea route for Gaza aid may fail unless conditions improve
- Next：Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria
Related articles
- Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and Ralph Moody selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025
- NHL says it set a single
- Sienna Miller looks incredible in a tiny black bikini as she surfs the waves in Costa Rica
- Coal miners are getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease
- Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
- Severe storms bring hail, tornadoes to parts of central US
- I'm a vet and here are my 5 unpopular opinions about pet ownership
- Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes
- Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over comments made by President Milei
- A painting of Winston Churchill by an artist whose work he hated is up for auction
- Macy's tops expectations for the first quarter as luxury and beauty sales shine
- Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles
- Proposed design for a train station in Nanjing is ridiculed by Chinese internet users
- 2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says
- PHOTOS: At the Pet Gala, fashion goes to the dogs
- Fed's Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
- Ukraine prime minister calls for more investment in war
- Liz Truss accuses government of 'finger
- State Supreme Court and Republican congressional primary elections top Georgia ballots
- Moment two bears grapple with each other in remarkable scrap captured on camera in national park
Random recommendation
Chennai Super Kings stay in contention for IPL playoffs with 5Kaia Gerber exudes timeless glamour in a strapless minidress as she joins her coMother's Day: Today, more US parents than ever have paid leave — but most still don'tBerry scores late, rallies Galaxy to 2Mitchell has 33 points, but Cavaliers can't contain Tatum and Brown in Game 3 loss to CelticsFirst GuizhouChina reports current account surplus in Q1When in Rome... look fabulous, says Lily Collins, 36, and coSophia Smith contributes to 4 goals as the Portland Thorns beat Seattle Reign 4Rebels kill at least 4 people during an attack on a Central African Republic mining town
- Copyright © 2024 Powered by China Issues Special Stamps Marking Year of the Rabbit ,Culture Capsule news portal sitemap