The month of Nadaw

The twelveth and last stamp of the festivals series is for the month of Nadaw and it was issued on 27 November which is the first day of the month of Nadaw.

The stamp for the month of Nadaw depict its seasonal flower Thazin [Bulbophyllum auricomum] and Myanmar Literature festival. The artists and writers are invited to give a talk on their literature.  First Waxin of Nadaw is also known as writers’ day.  But, in the old time, Nadaw is the month of ritual feasts honouring Burmese Nats (spirits).

Stamp Design

 Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 27 Nov 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)

Maxicard

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First Day Covers

Official FDC by Myanmar Post

FDC by Myanmar Philatelic Society (1000 covers) [MPS-FDC-039]

U Mya Thaung FDC

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The month of Tazaungmone

The eleventh stamp of the festivals series is for the month of Tazaungmone and it was issued on 28 October which is the first day of the month of Thazaungmone.

The stamp for the month of Tazaungmone (November) depict its seasonal flower Khawe [Luffa acutangula Roxb] and Kathina or Kahtein robe offering festival. Buddhists bring offerings, which must include the new robe, to the monastery.  Burmese hung the robe and other offerings on the Kahtein Trees or Badaythabin and donates to the Monks.

Stamp Design

 Technical Details of Stamps

Date of Issue : 28 Oct 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)

 First Day Covers

Official First Day Cover by Myanmar Post

FDC by Myanmar Philatelic Society

FDC by U Mya Thaung

Maximum Cards

Video News and my interview (Yangon GPO)

My Interview in radio
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HayPost issued stamp featuring Kyaw Hla Aung

HayPost, the national postal operator of Armenia, issued the postage stamp featuring Kyaw Hla Aung for his winning Aurora prize on 16 Oct 2019.  Face valued is 350 AMD, together with the stub of 150 AMD as a donation coupon.  A sheet consists of six pairs of stamp and stub.  Total of 12,000 copies were produced.

Stamp with stub

FDC

Postcard