Thailand Philatelic Exhibition 2009 Commemorative Stamps - Thai Puppet Shows
Date of Issue – 4 August 2009
Hi ! Here are some beautiful stamps from Thailand depicting Tahi Puppetry developed on the model of Ramayan. These are the first 3-D Motion Stamps of Thaniland. These stamps were issued by Thailand Post on 4 August 2009 to commemorate Thailand Philatelic Exhibition 2009. Our thanks to Ms Leeza Padhi of Cuttack who sent this information. The special date 7-8-9 was celebrated by philatelists all over the world by posting letters to each other on this special day and to get the cancellation of 7.8.9 which occurred once in a lifetime. One of our readers Mr Jigar Desai celebrated it in a special way by storing the date and time 12/34/56/ 7-8-9 in a PCO Bill. Please view the image given below…This is an interesting way to make the moment memorable…..This is all for today….Till Next Post …Have a Great Time !
Hun Lakorn Lek, a type of traditional Thai puppetry, was developed by Kru Krae Sapthawanich on the model of the Ramayana Thai puppets originated in the court of Krom Phra Ratchawang been transmitted to the present day through the dedicated work of Kru Sakorn Youngkhiewsod, also known as "Joe Louis", and members of his family. The first public performance of Hun Lakorn Lek was given at Joe Louis Theater in 1985. H.R.H. Princess Galayani Vadhana later renamed this theater to the "Nattayasala Hun Lakorn Lek" Theater.
Bringing Hun Lakorn Lek to Life (World Premier First 3D Motion Stamp of Thailand)
The major driving force behind the amazingly life-like performance of Hun Lakorn Lek puppetry is the puppet artists themselves who, through their expert Khon performance skills, bring these puppets to live. Three puppet artists are required to manipulate each puppet. To give a faultless performance all there artists must be able to fuse their thoughts and mind together and perform as one person.
Courtesy – Leeza Padhi, Cuttack
Jigar Desai makes 7-8-9 memorable in a special way….
This is Jigar Desai from Mumbai.My Hobby is to collect unique things. Here is a PCO bill for “Once in a Lifetime” Date which I got as unique item for my collection. The special date with time which occurred once in a lifetime. e- mail : jigarjdesai1977@gmail.com
"Once In A Lifetime"
12pm 34 min 56 second 07 Date 08 August 09 Year
12 : 34 : 56 07/08/09