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The Postmaster General, Mr Allan Chiang, announced today (December 22) that Hongkong Post would participate in the China Philatelic Association 60th Anniversary Stamp Exhibition, which is to be held from January 7 to 14, 2006, at the Exhibition Hall, 6/F, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
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The objective of the exhibition, organised by the China Philatelic Association, is to celebrate its 60th anniversary and promote stamp collecting to members of the general public. Admission is free and all are welcome. The opening hours of the exhibition are 1pm to 7pm on January 7, 10am to 7pm from January 8 to 13 and 10am to 5pm on January 14.
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"We are delighted to support this meaningful exhibition and to encourage the public to participate in the exciting world of philately," Mr Chiang said. "Hongkong Post will display artwork of the 'Year of the Dog' special stamps at the exhibition venue and issue an official souvenir cover, together with a special postmark, to commemorate the event."
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The souvenir cover at $2 will be available for sale at the 39 philatelic offices from December 24, 2005, to January 7, 2006. A hand-back datestamping service using the special postmark will be available at all philatelic offices on January 7, 2006.
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Further information about this souvenir cover can be obtained from Hongkong Post's website at www.hongkongpost.com, at any post office, or by calling the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline 2785 5711. People interested in obtaining further details about the exhibition may contact the China Philatelic Association at GPO. Box 1452, Hong Kong or visit the China Philatelic Association's website: www.chinaphilatelicassn.org.
Ends/Thursday, December 22, 2005
Issued at HKT 11:00
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