Thousands mark opening of international stamp exhibition in Shanghai
Edited by Dong Jun. Reported by Ding Yining. Subtitles by Ding Yining.
Thousands of philatelists visited an international stamp exhibition in Shanghai that kicked off on Friday to take a close look at precious postage stamps, postmarks and postcards.
The China 2024 Asian International Stamp Exhibition includes over 1,600 frames, including 16 competitive classes.
Apart from the 15 official categories defined by the world federation for philately headquartered in Switzerland, this year's competition includes for the first time the First Day Cover category as a pilot program.
A precious stamp featuring late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping on Macau's return to China
One highlight is an area dedicated to celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which hosts over 300 hundreds sets of stamps under five units.
Stamp passports, postcards, and other derivatives have been offered by the China National Philatelic Corporation and the Shanghai branch of the China Post Group.
Provincial postal offices have brought specialty collections, and staged promotional activities to attract visitors.
Avid collectors of postmarks and postcards are busy exchanging their collections and overseas exhibitors present the latest tie-up offerings.
An overseas exhibitor proudly presents the latest exhibits and offerings.
Visitors are busy with stamping the collection.
If you go:
Date: November 29 - December 3
Address: Shanghai Exhibition Centre No. 1000 Yan'an Road C,
上海市静安区延安中路1000号上海展览中心
Admission: Free
Please follow the following instructions for to book the slot for visiting
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/SlzFy8kxcZ11rybvOl5kyw
A special souvenir sheet is released to commemorate the exhibition.
