Malaysian First Day Covers - Malaysian Calligraphy - 28 July 2016

Calligraphy is the visual art of writing by a calligrapher, the artist who possesses the lettering technique using writing instruments such as dip pen or brush to inscribe words. With a long history of craftsmanship and tradition, calligraphy has been used for centuries to convey messages beautifully and elegantly. Besides the Malays with their Arabic calligraphy, the Chinese and the Indians too also preserved their  own language and calligraphic traditions. Today calligraphy continues to flourish in the form of religious art, poetry  writing, commissioned calligraphy art, typography designs, personalized invitations, original hand-lettered logo design, cut stone inscriptions, memorial documents and many more.

1. MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - MALAYSIAN CALLIGRAPHY - 28 JULY 2016.

2.  MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - MALAYSIAN CALLIGRAPHY - 28 JULY 2016.

Stamps Of Vietnam Part IV ( South East Asia )

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Stamps Of Vietnam Part III ( South East Asia )

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Stamps Of Vietnam - Part II ( South East Asia )

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Malaysian First Day Covers - River Transportation In Sarawak - 26 May 2016

Sarawak has a total of 55 navigable rivers with a combined length of 3, 300 km in an area of 124, 450 sq. km. Of all the rivers in Sarawak, the Rejang is the most important as it serves many communities up and down. It is also the largest in Malaysia, with a length of 773 km long and navigable   up to 567 km. Sibu the largest town along the river is the busiest riverine port. Many forms of river transport have been used throughout the ages in Sarawak to serve the people and their goods. Shown here are 4 types of boats used in Sarawak and they are Longboat,  Express Boat,  Ferry Boat  and Bamboo Raft.

1. RIVER TRANSPORTATION IN SARAWAK - 26 MAY 2016

2. RIVER TRANSPORTATION IN SARAWAK - 26 MAY 2016

Malaysian First Day Cover - National Laureates - 29 April 2016

The Malaysian National Laureates is the highest recognition given by the Malaysian Government for outstanding contributions in producing literary works, as well as excellent and contributions in providing efforts in the development of Malaysian literature as part of world art heritage. The three recipients are Keris Mas or Kamaluddin Muhammad ( 10 June 1922 - 1992 ), Tongkat Warrant or Usman Awang  ( 12 July 1929 - 2000 ) and Arena Wati or Muhammad Bin Andul Biang ( 30 July 1925 - 2009 ).

          MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - NATIONAL LAUREATES - ISSUED 29 APRIL 2016

Stamps Of Vietnam - Part I ( South East Asia )

The postage stamps of Vietnam were issued by a variety of states and administrations.  Stamps were first introduced by the French colonial administration . Stamps specifically for Vietnam were issued in 1945. During the decades of conflict and partitioning, stamps were issued by mutually hostile governments. The reunification of Vietnam in 1976, brought about a unified postal service.

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