Tiger - a Chinese zodiac sign on the postage stamp
February 1 this year The Chinese New Year begins, which will be marked by the zodiacal tiger. Traditionally, on this occasion, Poczta Polska introduces the postage stamp from the "Chinese zodiac signs" series.
The stamp has a graphics depicting the head of a tiger - the third of the twelve characters of the Chinese zodiac. Along the bottom edge of the stamp was the inscription "Poland", in its left part the denomination of PLN 4 and the inscription "Year of the Tiger". Along the upper edge - the name "Chinese zodiac signs".
In addition to the stamp, Poczta Polska released the FDC envelope (first day of circulation), which shows lanterns - an indispensable attribute of the Chinese New Year celebrations and the name "Chinese zodiac signs". In previous years, the post office issued stamps with a buffalo and rat in this series.
- By completing its educational mission, Poczta Polska has repeatedly introduced its clients to the traditions and culture of other nations. Getting to know foreign customs, we not only enrich our knowledge, but above all we open ourselves to the world and other people. In the case of the "Chinese zodiac signs" series, we show the beauty of the centuries -old Chinese tradition for the third time. I hope that our stamp will encourage closer to know the traditions and customs of the country, where one -fifth of the whole world of the world lives - a country whose oriental culture has been fascinated by other nations for centuries - says Wiesław Włodek vice president of Poczta Polska.
The Chinese horoscope includes 12 zodiac signs. Unlike Western tradition, 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 sign of 2022 will be a tiger, and the next year of the tiger will fall out in 12 years, i.e. in 2034.
| People born in the year to which the animal patronizes, they accept it as their zodiac sign. The year 2022 will be a year of people born under the sign of a tiger. This animal symbolizes strength, courage and confidence in Chinese culture. |
About the stamp:
Project author: Andrzej Gosik
Number of stamps: 1
Value: PLN 4
Edition: 144,000 pcs.
Print technique: offset
Stamp format: 45 x 45 mm, including a 40 mm diameter wheel
paper: fluorescent
Sales sheet: 8 stamps in the sheet
Date of introduction to circulation: February 1, 2022