String bows . Joint Issue by Iran-Tajikistan

 

For strengthening and developing the cultural relationship between two countries, "Iran- Tajikistan joint stamp" was issued on the subject of  "Musical Instruments"  on December 15, 2008.  The traditional instruments depicted on stamps are  Dotaar Khorasan  from Iran Badahshon Gijak from Tajikistan.

 

  Gijak of Badahshon

 

Khorasan Local Dotaar

The 50th Anniversary of Korea – Australia Diplomatic Ties

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic ties between Korea and Australia , both post authorities have issued a set of two stamps feature their  traditional musicians  on  October 28,  2011. The musical instrument have been depicted on stamps are haegeum  and  didgeridoo.

Haegeum musician

The haegeum is a traditional Korean string instrument, resembling a fiddle. It has a rodlike neck, a hollow wooden soundbox, and two silk strings, and is held vertically on the knee of the performer and played with a bow.The haegeum is one of the most widely used instruments in Korean music.