The month of Tabodwe

The second stamp of the festivals series is for the month of Tabodwe and it was issued on 5 Feb. It is the 1st Waxing of Tabodwe, first day of the month of Tobodwe.

The stamp for the month of Tabodwe featured its seasonal flower Pauk Pan [Butea monosperma] and htamane making festival.  Htamane making festival is held in Tobodwe (Jan-Feb).  Htamane is a seasonal festive delicacy of Myanmar which is a glutinous rice-based snack mixed with toasted sesame seeds, peanut, fried ginger, fried coconut shavings and ground nut oil.  Htamane making competitions are also held around the country.

Stamp design

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Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 5 February 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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