The month of Pyatho

Myanmar Post planned to issue 12 stamps in the traditional Burmese month series in 2019.  One stamp will be issued in each and every month.  Traditional Burmese lunar calendar starts with Tagu (April).  But, to be completed the set in 2019, the first stamp for the month of Pyatho was issued on 6 Jan. 6 Jan is the 1st Waxing of Pyatho, first day of the month.

Wai Zin Paing designed the stamp series.   The stamps features the seasonal flower of the month and traditional festival held during that month.

The stamp for the month of Pyatho depict its seasonal flower Kwanyo [Clematis smilacifolia] and equestrian festival.  During the reign of Burmese kings, the strength of the royal armed forces were displayed with military parades in equestrian festival.  Indeed, this festival is closely related with military affairs and martial arts, because various kinds of competitions in horsemanship, sword fighting, lancing, bowman-ship and maneuvering with elephants are involved.  Indeed it is an occasion to select heroes for the defense of the country.   
 

Stamp design

Public announcement

Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 6 January 2019

Printer : Security Printing Works (Myanmar)

Printing Process : Offset

Stamp Size and Format : 84 mm x 30 mm (Horizontal)

Color : 4

Perforation : 14

Denomination : K200

Sheet Composition :  30 Stamps per Sheet
Quantity : 150,000 pcs each design
Stamp Designers : Wai Zin Paing (MPS)

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