Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label China. Show all posts

Friday, November 16, 2012

Buddhist Temple . Joint Issue China and India


China Post and Indian Post collaborated to release  a pair of stamps feature the Buddhist temple which found in  both countries on June 6, 2008. Indian Post depicts the Maha Bodhi temple  on stamp, while China Post depicts the Buddhist temple , White Horse Temple, on stamp.

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White Horse Temple

White Horse Temple  is, according to tradition, the first Buddhist temple in China, established in 68 AD under the patronage of Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han capital Luoyang.The temple, although small in size in comparison to many other temples in China, is considered by most believers as "the cradle of Chinese Buddhism".The geographical landmarks to the south of the temple are Manghan mountain and Lucoche River

The main temple buildings, a large complex, were reconstructed during the Ming (1368 to 1644) and Qing (1644 to 1912) dynasties.They were refurbished in 1950s, and again in March 1973 after the Cultural Revolution.Significant statues include Śākyamuni Buddha, Maitreya-the laughing Buddha, the Jade Buddha, and figures of saints such as Guru Avalokiteśvara, Amitābha and arhats. Stone statues of the two white horses, which brought the Indian monks to China, and of two mythical lions are seen at the entrance.


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Maha Bodhi Temple

The Maha bodhi Temple  is a Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, the location where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya (located in Gaya district) is located about 96 km  from Patna, Bihar state,India. Next to the temple, to its western side, is the holy Bodhi tree. In the Pali Canon, the site is called Bodhimanda, and the monastery there the Bodhimanda Vihara. The tallest tower is 55 metres  tall. The construction uses the styles of Dravidian Architecture, as opposed to Nagara Temple styles.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Stork Tower and Golden Gate - Joint issue by China and Ukraine


On August 14, 2009,  Ukranian Post and China Post  have collaborated to  release a set of two stamps featuring   their  artistic architectural building as cultural country assets. The buildings are depicted on stamps have function for religious purposes. China Post present Stork Tower, placed in Shanxi Province, meanwhile Ukrainian Post present Golden Gate Building placed in Kyiv.


Stork Tower, Shanxi Province

An ancient stork tower named Guanquelou, which was destroyed during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Completed  in 580 AD, the building was one of the four noted ancient towers in China. The other three towers were the Huanghelou (Yellow Crane Tower) of Hubei Province, Yueyanglou (Yueyang Tower) of Hunan Province and Tengwangge (Tengwang Pavilion) of Jiangxi Province.

Guanquelou used to attract the educated from different dynasties including the Tang poet Wang Zhihuan, who wrote the famous poem "On the Stork Tower".
Completion of the 73.9-meter-high tower along the bank of Yellow River and related scenic spots will cover 1.16 million hectares . Construction of tower started in December 1997 and finished in 2001.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Silver and Golden Objects. Polish - Chinese Joint Issue

The presented post stamps have been produced as a result of the cooperation of Polish Post with China Post. They present museum exhibits of goldsmith mastery: a cup from the Manchurian Qing dynasty of the 18th century and a silver Gdansk mug produced in the period 1660-1680.

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The Jin Ou Yong Gu cup, made of gold and decorated with pearls, rubies and sapphires can be found in the Emperor's Palace in Beijing. Apart from rich floral ornaments it draws attention by characteristic handgrip handles in the form of dragons and by legs in the form of elephant heads.



The cup was used by the emperor during the ceremony of the welcoming of the New Lunar Year. At that time the ruler poured tusu wine into the cup and then calligraphically wrote a text assuring the country prosperity, safety and unity. The cup symbolized the everlasting rule and the permanence of the Qing dynasty.

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The baroque, partially gilded mug is an example of a vessel of secular character, many of which were ordered at handicraftsmen by rich Polish nobility and middle class. It includes a decoration of moralizing content. The goldsmith Peter Rode (Rohde) depicted on the mug two biblical scenes of the life of Joseph, son of Jacob, with the technique of hand made forged ornaments and scenes.

The eagle placed on the top of the lid symbolizes divine might, justice and care spread over people as righteous as the biblical Joseph. The mug comes from the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. The presented stamps will be issued by both Posts at the same time.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Singapore – China Joint Issue

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Singapore Post and China Post have collaborated to issue the stamps depicted the architectural building of both countries. The issued stamps composed in one souvenir sheet that depicted the architectural building of Singapore on 60c and the architectural building of China on 22c.

Australia – China Joint Issue

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Australia Post and China Post has collaborated to issue the stamp which depicted the specific species of both countries. Australia Post has issued one stamp depicted koala and China Post has issued one stamp depicted giant panda in souvenir sheet.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Australia stamps at Beijing 2008.

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Australia Post has issued a souvenir sheet featured the specific fauna, Mega Fauna for their commemorative of participation at the International Philatelic Exhibition Beijing 2008.The sheet comprised of 6 pieces stamps with same face of value, 55c.

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