Chinese dragon on the postage stamp
The Chinese New Year under the sign of the Dragon began on February 10 this year, and already on February 14, Poczta Polska will introduce another emission stamp Chinese zodiac signs. The dragon in Chinese culture plays an important role. He is considered a being with extraordinary power symbolizing strength, power, happiness and prosperity.
The new stamp centrally placed a silver dragon head embedded around the neck covered with scales. The design of the value is the creation of the artist's artist Andrzej Gosik.
In addition to the postage stamp, Poczta Polska also published an envelope of the first day of circulation (FDC), on which the graphics of red lanterns were placed, identified in Chinese tradition with joy and happiness. Lanterns were placed on an envelope in such a way that they form a beautiful and energetic pattern. Both the envelope and the stamp are kept in red-gold colors, perfectly reflecting the essence of the Chinese New Year, often present in its celebrations and decorations. Red, traditionally in Chinese culture, is associated with happiness and fortune. Golden color embodies wealth, prosperity, ennoblement, happiness and power and power.
The broadcast is accompanied by an occasional date stamp with information about the place and the date of introduction to circulation.
The role of the dragon in Chinese culture
The dragon plays an important role in Chinese culture and tradition. In the Chinese animal calendar, the year of the Dragon is one of the twelve cyclical years. The dragon is one of the most significant and respected symbols in culture. It is an attribute of imperial power and often appears in decorations, art and architecture, especially in the imperial palace in Beijing. In the Chinese New Year, the celebrations often contain dragon dances and parades. In Chinese mythology, the dragon symbolizes strength, happiness, wisdom and prosperity. People born in the year of the Dragon are often described as brave, confident, ambitious and full of energy. They have a strong personality and usually achieve success in life. They tend to be leaders and take control.
The Chinese horoscope includes 12 zodiac signs. They change every year, not every month - because they are based on the lunar calendar. 12 different animals symbolize them. For this reason, a year under the sign of a given animal is repeated every 12 years. The next year of the dragon will fall out only in 12 years, i.e. in 2036.
About the stamp:
Project author: Andrzej Gosik
Number of stamps: 1
Value: 3.90 PLN
Edition: 128,000 Pcs.
Printing technique: offset
format stamp: 45 x 45 mm
Paper: Fluorescent
sales sheet: 8 stamps
Date of circulation: 14.02.2024.