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Pos Malaysia pays homage to Chinese painting of a ‘serama’
Pos Malaysia pays homage to Chinese painting of a ‘serama’
Stamp of approval: Dr Wong showing the first-day cover issued by Pos Malaysia which features his painting.
For the first time ever, Chinese painting will grace the first-day cover issued by Pos Malaysia in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
The picture of an ayam serama, a local breed of ornamental cockerel, perching proudly atop a rocky cliff is the masterpiece of Dr Wong Kum Peng.
With its chest puffing out and feathered tail perking up, the bird holds its head high, crowing to usher in the Year of the Rooster.
“It is different from the type of fowl that Chinese artists normally paint. This miniature type, which is unique to Malaysia, struts in a ramrod-straight posture for people to admire,” Dr Wong, 64, said.
The invitation from Pos Malaysia to produce a Chinese painting came six months after Dr Wong’s Chinese calligraphy was featured alongside a khat (Islamic calligraphy) artwork and a Tamil script for philatelic products themed nilai murni (noble values) in June.
Dr Wong, the past president of the Calligraphy Society of Malaysia, insisted that his artwork must appear in its entirety without any alteration.
It is simply because a piece of Chinese painting is the result of the deliberate placement of various elements, including the painting (subject), the calligraphy (title and date) and the seal (name of artist). Even the blank space is part of the composition.
Pos Malaysia agreed, and did not crop anything out of the frame, much to the delight of Dr Wong.
This painting has been designed into a folder, miniature sheets and octagon-shaped stamps. They are set to be released today together with other ayam serama stamps.
The cockerel painted by Dr Wong is light brown, with hints of shiny gold – an auspicious colour associated with success and wealth.
The Chinese calligraphy presented in vertical lines reads: “Golden rooster announces triumphant news. When it crows, the world brightens up.”
It leaves room for people to ponder over the message.
“A rooster’s crow is a wake-up call. With the arrival of a new year, it is time to draw up new resolutions instead of continuing to wallow in despondency and low spirits,” Dr Wong said.
This is not only an honour for the retired veterinarian to produce an artwork for the national postal organisation, but also a recognition of the Chinese culture, which is an essential part of Malaysia’s multi-ethnic society.
“Chinese painting is an elegant art form that epitomises the Oriental culture of subdued expressions. It showcases the techniques of the artist and reflects his inner world, values and outlook on life.
“Precise brush strokes and the alluring use of ink are combined to produce a graceful effect,” he said.
Dr Wong was pleased with the open-mindedness and inclusivity of Pos Malaysia in featuring the country’s diverse culture.
“Without communication and exchanges, a common understanding cannot be achieved.
“The different cultures in our country have to prosper together. I hope there will be more of such platforms to celebrate all forms of art,” he added.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Stamp of approval: Dr Wong showing the first-day cover issued by Pos Malaysia which features his painting.
For the first time ever, Chinese painting will grace the first-day cover issued by Pos Malaysia in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
The picture of an ayam serama, a local breed of ornamental cockerel, perching proudly atop a rocky cliff is the masterpiece of Dr Wong Kum Peng.
With its chest puffing out and feathered tail perking up, the bird holds its head high, crowing to usher in the Year of the Rooster.
“It is different from the type of fowl that Chinese artists normally paint. This miniature type, which is unique to Malaysia, struts in a ramrod-straight posture for people to admire,” Dr Wong, 64, said.
The invitation from Pos Malaysia to produce a Chinese painting came six months after Dr Wong’s Chinese calligraphy was featured alongside a khat (Islamic calligraphy) artwork and a Tamil script for philatelic products themed nilai murni (noble values) in June.
Dr Wong, the past president of the Calligraphy Society of Malaysia, insisted that his artwork must appear in its entirety without any alteration.
It is simply because a piece of Chinese painting is the result of the deliberate placement of various elements, including the painting (subject), the calligraphy (title and date) and the seal (name of artist). Even the blank space is part of the composition.
Pos Malaysia agreed, and did not crop anything out of the frame, much to the delight of Dr Wong.
This painting has been designed into a folder, miniature sheets and octagon-shaped stamps. They are set to be released today together with other ayam serama stamps.
The cockerel painted by Dr Wong is light brown, with hints of shiny gold – an auspicious colour associated with success and wealth.
The Chinese calligraphy presented in vertical lines reads: “Golden rooster announces triumphant news. When it crows, the world brightens up.”
It leaves room for people to ponder over the message.
“A rooster’s crow is a wake-up call. With the arrival of a new year, it is time to draw up new resolutions instead of continuing to wallow in despondency and low spirits,” Dr Wong said.
This is not only an honour for the retired veterinarian to produce an artwork for the national postal organisation, but also a recognition of the Chinese culture, which is an essential part of Malaysia’s multi-ethnic society.
“Chinese painting is an elegant art form that epitomises the Oriental culture of subdued expressions. It showcases the techniques of the artist and reflects his inner world, values and outlook on life.
“Precise brush strokes and the alluring use of ink are combined to produce a graceful effect,” he said.
Dr Wong was pleased with the open-mindedness and inclusivity of Pos Malaysia in featuring the country’s diverse culture.
“Without communication and exchanges, a common understanding cannot be achieved.
“The different cultures in our country have to prosper together. I hope there will be more of such platforms to celebrate all forms of art,” he added.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Sunday, 1 January 2017
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Sunday, 7 August 2016
Stamp set to mark 50 years of Singapore's National Day Parade
SingPost to issue stamp set to mark 50 years of Singapore's National Day Parade
A set of stamps to commemorate 50 years of Singapore's National Day Parade (NDP) will be launched on Monday (Aug 8), SingPost said in a press release on Friday.
The set will comprise seven stamps, each featuring NDP highlights over the years.
These highlights include the 1970 NDP featuring Singapore's first flypast of the state flag, the 1976 NDP which was held for the first time at the newly completed National Stadium, the 2007 NDP at the Float@ Marina Bay, the first time a new venue was chosen and, lastly, the 2016 NDP which marks the first of the next 50 years of Singapore's growth and development, as well as the first National Day celebration back at the rebuilt National Stadium.
Each set of stamps comes in six denominations: 1st local, 2nd local, 60 cents, 70 cents, 90 cents and $1.30.
There is also a pre-cancelled first day cover at $5.20 that comes affixed with the complete set of stamps.
"While every stamp creation and dedication is special, these ones are extra special. We are excited to dedicate these classic stamps, and what better occasion to do it than at this year's National Day celebration," said Mr Woo Keng Leong, Chief Executive Officer, Postal Services, SingPost.
The stamp sets will go on sale from Aug 8 at all post offices and the Singapore Philatelic Museum. They may also be purchased online at www.stampdelight.com, or from the SingPost pop up store at HDB Hub Atrium on Aug 8 and 9, from 11am to 8pm.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
A set of stamps to commemorate 50 years of Singapore's National Day Parade (NDP) will be launched on Monday (Aug 8), SingPost said in a press release on Friday.
The set will comprise seven stamps, each featuring NDP highlights over the years.
These highlights include the 1970 NDP featuring Singapore's first flypast of the state flag, the 1976 NDP which was held for the first time at the newly completed National Stadium, the 2007 NDP at the Float@ Marina Bay, the first time a new venue was chosen and, lastly, the 2016 NDP which marks the first of the next 50 years of Singapore's growth and development, as well as the first National Day celebration back at the rebuilt National Stadium.
Each set of stamps comes in six denominations: 1st local, 2nd local, 60 cents, 70 cents, 90 cents and $1.30.
There is also a pre-cancelled first day cover at $5.20 that comes affixed with the complete set of stamps.
"While every stamp creation and dedication is special, these ones are extra special. We are excited to dedicate these classic stamps, and what better occasion to do it than at this year's National Day celebration," said Mr Woo Keng Leong, Chief Executive Officer, Postal Services, SingPost.
The stamp sets will go on sale from Aug 8 at all post offices and the Singapore Philatelic Museum. They may also be purchased online at www.stampdelight.com, or from the SingPost pop up store at HDB Hub Atrium on Aug 8 and 9, from 11am to 8pm.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Saturday, 30 April 2016
殖民、独立、领土纠纷……集邮看沙历史
殖民、独立、领土纠纷……集邮看沙历史
素有“风下之乡”美誉的沙巴，遭菲律宾组织入境掳人危机不断，近日更是闯入利吉丹岛（Pulau Ligitan）水域劫持船只，其历史渊源和国际关系，可以从集邮收藏窥知一二。
北婆罗洲1950年属于殖民地时期，邮票肖像为乔治六世。 （图：星洲日报）
邱宜伟：2岛曾引领土纠纷
炮台街马六甲邮票博物馆内的邱氏邮社业主邱宜伟接受《古城》社区报访问时表示，沙巴西巴丹岛及利吉丹岛水域曾经引起领土纠纷，惟最后海牙国际法庭裁决两岛主权归属大马。
他说，大马邮政公司更趁着配合“第二系列大马岛屿和度假海滩”首日封，在2003年6月28日以其胜诉官司的两大岛屿作为主题，地图绘画形式明确标出两岛在大马范围内的地理位置。
“沙巴在独立之前属于北婆罗洲殖民地，曾经使用不同图案的邮票，包括1894年各式风土文化及1950年的乔治六世肖像。其中纳闽在1892年以维多利亚女王为肖像的邮票，甚至包含英文、华文和爪夷文。”
邱宜伟指出，沙巴其后在1963年9月16日加入马来西亚联邦宣布独立，都有推出相关的首日封和邮票作为历史印记。先前通用的北婆罗洲邮票，也随之在1964年7月1日正式走入历史，被划除改为沙巴一词。
曾与新汶印泰发行首日封
此外，他表示，大马过去已经分别与新汶印泰联合发行首日封，展现国家之间的友好交情。
“东盟以外，大马邮政公司甚至曾经在2002年与中国联合发行珍稀花卉特种邮票纪念，并在2014年与香港邮政公司联合推出地道食品特别邮票。”
大马与东协6国联合发行的首日封和邮票
新加坡 2002年热带鸟类
汶莱 2007年独特海洋生物
印尼 2011年独立纪念碑、邮票、纸钞和山鸡
泰国 2015年海洋生物
（星洲日报‧古城）
素有“风下之乡”美誉的沙巴，遭菲律宾组织入境掳人危机不断，近日更是闯入利吉丹岛（Pulau Ligitan）水域劫持船只，其历史渊源和国际关系，可以从集邮收藏窥知一二。
北婆罗洲1950年属于殖民地时期，邮票肖像为乔治六世。 （图：星洲日报）
邱宜伟：2岛曾引领土纠纷
炮台街马六甲邮票博物馆内的邱氏邮社业主邱宜伟接受《古城》社区报访问时表示，沙巴西巴丹岛及利吉丹岛水域曾经引起领土纠纷，惟最后海牙国际法庭裁决两岛主权归属大马。
他说，大马邮政公司更趁着配合“第二系列大马岛屿和度假海滩”首日封，在2003年6月28日以其胜诉官司的两大岛屿作为主题，地图绘画形式明确标出两岛在大马范围内的地理位置。
“沙巴在独立之前属于北婆罗洲殖民地，曾经使用不同图案的邮票，包括1894年各式风土文化及1950年的乔治六世肖像。其中纳闽在1892年以维多利亚女王为肖像的邮票，甚至包含英文、华文和爪夷文。”
邱宜伟指出，沙巴其后在1963年9月16日加入马来西亚联邦宣布独立，都有推出相关的首日封和邮票作为历史印记。先前通用的北婆罗洲邮票，也随之在1964年7月1日正式走入历史，被划除改为沙巴一词。
曾与新汶印泰发行首日封
此外，他表示，大马过去已经分别与新汶印泰联合发行首日封，展现国家之间的友好交情。
“东盟以外，大马邮政公司甚至曾经在2002年与中国联合发行珍稀花卉特种邮票纪念，并在2014年与香港邮政公司联合推出地道食品特别邮票。”
大马与东协6国联合发行的首日封和邮票
新加坡 2002年热带鸟类
汶莱 2007年独特海洋生物
印尼 2011年独立纪念碑、邮票、纸钞和山鸡
泰国 2015年海洋生物
（星洲日报‧古城）
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