Hong Kong 2009

Hi ! Here is the latest update about HONG KONG 2009, 23rd Asian International Stamp Exhibition. Those who wish to participate in the exhibition may contact Mr. Dhananjay Desai, the National Commissioner for India.


HONG KONG 2009

23rd Asian International Stamp Exhibition, HONG KONG 2009 is going to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, from May 14, 2009 to May 17, 2009. Mr. Dhananjay Desai is the National Commissioner for India. This is an invitation for participation in HONG KONG 2009.

Even if you have not exhibited before at a FIAP exhibition, there is no need to despair, as all FIAP exhibitions allow for at least 20% of the exhibits to the first time participants. I therefore strongly recommend you to take advantage of this opportunity.

The duly completed Entry Forms, along with first page of your exhibit containing the plan, and details of the items that would require clearance from the Archeological Survey of India. (i.e. Items that are more than 99 (Ninety Nine) years old.) should reach Mr. Dhananjay Desai, National Commissioner for India on or before January 25, 2009.

The detailed Regulations of HONG KONG 2009 are also available at request from Mr. Dhananjay Desai 1/M, National Chambers, Near City Gold Cinema, Ashram Road, AHMEDABAD – 380 009.Telephone: +91-79-26580688 Fax: +91-79-26581167

E-mail : dhananjay_47@yahoo.co.in


HONG KONG 2009 – EXHIBITION CLASSES

Non Competitive Exhibits Classes (By invitation)

Court of Honour
Official Class
Invited Exhibits

Competitive Exhibits Classes

Class 1 Traditional Philately
· China
· Asia, Oceania and Africa
· Rest of the World

Class 2 Postal History
· China
· Asia, Oceania and Africa
· Rest of the World

Class 3 Thematic Philately

Exhibits will be classified under
· Nature
· Culture
· Technology
Please indicate clearly in the Exhibit Application Form as to the sub-class (A, B or C) the exhibit is entering.

Class 4 Youth Philately

· Group A : 13-15 years old
· Group B : 16-18 years old
· Group C : 19-21 years old (As of January 01, 2009)

Class 5 Philatelic Literature

· Philatelic books and research papers (Published on or after January 01, 2008)
· Philatelic Magazines and periodicals (The whole annual volume issued after January 01, 2008)
· Catalogues (Published after January 01, 2008)

Class 6 One Frame Exhibit

Exhibits in this class should be based on a narrow subject that is best treated as One Frame. Exhibits are also welcome from novice exhibitors who are developing a subject which is capable of expanding to more than One Frame in the near future. An extract from a past International award winning multiple frame exhibit (5 to 8 frames) to One Frame is not allowed.


Conditions of Participation

4.1 Competitive Exhibits Classes:
Exhibitors from FIAP Member Federations shall be eligible for participating at HONG KONG 2009. An exhibitor who satisfies the following condition may submit exhibits (for classes 1 to 6 under Article 5.2 below):
Entries winning at least 75 points at FIP/FIAP exhibitions or equivalent award at the National Exhibitions.

4.2 Non-Competitive Classes:

Entries in non-competitive classes (including Court of Honour) shall be by special invitation at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.

Participation Fee
9.1 There is no participation fee for Non-Competitive Class entries and Youth Philately Class.
9.2 The participation fee for Competitive Classes (except Class 5, & 6) will be US$30 per
frame
9.3 The fee for participation in Literature (Class 5) is US$30 per exhibit
9.4 The fee for participation in One-Frame Exhibit (Class 12) is US$50 per exhibit

Awards are represented by CERTIFICATES :

· GOLD 90 to 100 points.
· VERMEIL 80 to 89 points
· SILVER 70 to 79 points
· BRONZE 60 to 69 points
· Certificates of participation will be given to exhibits attaining less than 60 points