New stamps on Dance theme from Ireland….

 

Hi !

Here are some colorful stamps  on Contemporary Dances from Ireland . The stamps in 4 contrasting colors make stamp design awesome ! This is a wonderful collecting item for art lovers  and collectors of Dance theme !! In this post I am giving some non philatelic news for readers……as I am receiving  news on variety of subjects from the readers  with a request for publication. This new column “ News from Non Philatelic World….” will appear occasionally on this blog  with some interesting select non philatelic  news.

This is all for today…Till Next Post Have a Great Time !!

Contemporary Dances

On March 22, 2012, An Post issued four stamps depicting Contemporary Dance themes.

The term contemporary dance conjures up a host of images, some of which can seem contradictory at first. It borrows from the techniques of both ballet and modern dance, yet it is largely unchoreographed. It allows a greater range and fluidity of movement than conventional dance techniques.

Unlike the more established dance traditions, contemporary dance is not directly associated with any specific dance techniques. That’s why it is often described as a dance philosophy, as opposed to a technique of dancing. Non - devotees of contemporary dance are often left baffled by its popularity, claiming that they cannot make sense of it. On the other hand, aficionados of contemporary dance passionately embrace it as an art form that stimulates them intellectually, visually and aurally.

In 2012, An Post celebrates the contemporary dance movements with a set of four Ger Garland designed stamps, each one depicting a unique contemporary dance trend performed by some of Ireland’s foremost dance companies - Fabulous Beast, Irish Modern Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Ireland and CoisCéim.

Products available with this issue:

Contemporary Arts - Dance (Block of 4) Stamp Set (1205SET) €2.20

Contemporary Arts - Dance 55c Booklet (8 Self-adhesive Stamps) (1205BK) €4.40

Contemporary Arts - Dance FDC Serviced (1205FDC) €3.20

Orders and/or enquiries relating to this release or indeed any aspect of the Philatelic Business should be sent to:

Philatelic Bureau, Order Department P.O. Box 1991, G.P.O., Dublin 1, Ireland

Philat Telephone: 00 353 1 705 7400 Fax: 00 353 1 705 7289

Internet: www.irishstamps.ie

 

News from Non Philatelic World….

Maasai Cricet Warriors

Maasai Warriors from the Laikipia region in Kenya have exchanged their spears for cricket bats and they are using cricket as a vehicle to empower youth and to target social problems in order to bring about positive change in their communities.

WE DON'T ONLY PLAY CRICKET - It's Our Weapon To Eradicate Social Evils

Join us in smashing through boundaries. . .
'Batting' for women's rights & 'bowling out' AIDS!
We are also warriors against the savage tradition of circumcision of girls in our communities.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORDS AGAINST THE TRIPLE EVIL OF HIV, FGM AND CHILD MARRIAGE BY CONTRIBUTING TO OUR FUNDRAISER TO GET THE MAASAI CRICKET WARRIORS TEAM TO CAPE TOWN . . .
Please leave your mark here:
http://www.justgiving.com/MaasaiCricketWarriors

Imagine a cricketer who is a semi-nomadic cattle herder living among the wild animals of Africa. Imagine him who wears layers of beads; who sets fire on the field with his bright red clothes and flying braided hair; he who gives war cries while throwing or hitting a ball and is actually a crusader for peace. Imagine him - a Maasai tribesman - playing a T-20 league. Unbelievable? Then you ought to meet the Maasai Cricket Warriors. . . Read More…

Read More…Story in Times of India…

Hindi e – magazine

Garbhanal  - Hindi Magazine edited by Atmaram Sharma,  published from Bhopal .

For more details visit : http://www.garbhanal.com/

Contact for issues and articles  : Editor: Atmaram Sharma: email : atmaram.sharma@gmail.com

 

   : Prashant Pandya – Vadodara, Kenneth Sequeira , Dubai ( UAE)

Likay - Thai performing art on stamps ..

 

Date of Issue : 4 August 2011

Thailand Post issued a set of four stamps on 4 August 2011, during  national stamp exhibition Thaipex 2011. The stamps feature “Likay”  a popular Thai performing art .

 

Likay: a valuable Thai performing art heritage

 Likay, or Yikay (in popular language) is a folk performing group hired to perform at Buddhist temple's annual fairs or at private houses to celebrate a housewarming, ordination or cremation ceremony. Sometimes Likay is staged as a paid performance inside a temporary enclosure where audiences have to pay a fee to enter. Inside this enclosure is a low, raised stage with settees or benches for performers to sit on during the performance. At the back of the stage is a slightly higher platform for a Pipart musical band (Thai orchestra consisting of the gamelan) and panels of painting of different sceneries as a backdrop to the play. The panels also serve to block off audiences from the performers' dressing area.
Likay can be performed both day and night. The performance usually begins with prelude music to entice audiences to the show, followed by short skirts to introduce the Likay troupe and the play of a particular session as well as to express the troupe’s gratitude to the hosts and the audiences.

The outstanding feature of Likay performance is the extravagant costumes of lead actors which generally consist of an attire adorned with fake diamonds and jewelry. The heroes wear a head band with extra large white ostrich plume and long white socks. The trademark music of Likay is the Radniklerng music which is played throughout the performance.

New themes for US 2012 stamps….

 

 

US Postal Service will issue stamps on Dance, Literature and Nature in 2012.  Three new U.S. stamp subjects were unveiled by the U.S. Postal Service in early August. These are: Innovative Choreographers, O. Henry and Earthscapes.

In 2012, USPS will pay tribute to Isadora Duncan, Jose Limon, Katherine Dunham, and Bob Fosse. Designed to look like posters advertising a performance, the stamp art captures the luminosity and mystery of a live dance performance.

USPS will also commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of O. Henry with a stamp in its Literary Arts series. The short stories of O. Henry are beloved for their irony and skillful unfolding of plot; often, they end with a surprise twist. This prolific author wrote nearly 300 tales, most in the final eight years of his life. By the time of his death, he was the most widely read storyteller in America and was internationally admired.

Finally, the Earthscapes issuance offers stamp customers an opportunity to see the world in a new way. The stamp pane presents examples of three categories of earthscapes: natural, agricultural, and urban. The photographs were all created high above the planet's surface, either snapped by "eyes in the sky" - satellites orbiting the Earth - or carefully composed by photographers in aircraft.

Club News

From our Readers…

Mr Sanjiv Jain of Dehradun  has prepared Maxim Cards on recent stamps issued on Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Note :  For these  Max cards New Delhi is the most appropriate place for cancellation.

New Stamp from India

 

 

Date of Issue : 1 August 2011

 

Today India Post  issued  a  commemorative postage stamp on Shri  K.M.Mathew .

K. M. Mathew (January 2, 1917 – August 1, 2010) was a former Editor-in-chief of leading Malayalam daily Malayala Manorama.He joined the newspaper as Managing Editor in 1954 and went on to become Editor in chief in 1973.

Mathew launched many publications such as the women’s magazine Vanitha in Malayalam and Hindi, the English magazine The Week, the farmer’s magazine Karshakasree, children’s magazines Balarama, Amar Chitra Katha and Kalikudukka in Malayalam and Magic Pot in English and encyclopedic Manorama Yearbook in Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil and Bengali.

In 1998 he received Padma Bhushan. He has received many other awards including Foundation of Freedom of Information Award (1991), National Citizen’s award (1992), Ramakrishna Jay Dayal award (1995), Durga Prasad Chaudhary award (1996) and B D Goenka Award (1996).

Image source: Mansoor B. Mangalore

 

Special Covers

Rajasthan

 

 

Rajpex :  11.11.81

 

 

Rajpex : 12 .11. 81

 

Rajpex :13. 1. 81

: Ashwani Dubey, Gorakhpur

3- D Motion Stamps on Ramayan from Thailand

 

 

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

Club News

Singapore 2007 - Cultural Dances

Hi ! In today's Club News here is some contribution by our readers. I have received this nice FDC scan of Singapore from Ms Leeza Padhi of Cuttack, depicting Indian Cultural dances on the cover design and the stamps. Indian dances, Kathakali and Bharat Natyam can be prominently seen on the cover. I have already shown these stamps in one of my earlier Posts. Here are some nice stamps on costumes of Laotian Ethnics sent by Mr. Elli Moallem of Israel. Both of these contribution depict culture on stamps. Meet our new member Mr. Vijay Modi from Himmat Nagar, Gujarat and go through an Auction news.. This is all for Today !....Till next Post ...Have a Great Time !

Men Costumes of Laotian Ethnics

Women Costumes of Laotian Ethnics

Courtesy - Elli Moallem, Israel

Mr.Elli Moallem of Israel also wrote an album to the stamps of Kingdom of Laos (1951-1975). This can be viewed at http://www.sicp-online.org/exhibits/index.htm

New Members

Name - Mr. Vijay Modi
City - Himatnagar, Gujarat
Collecting Interests - Se-tenant , MS and private maxim card with cancellation.
E-mail - vijay_idom@rediffmail.com

Auction

ITS Postal Auction No.45 - Last Date: 25.7.2009See scans of some lots at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/its_offers

INDIAN THEMATIC SOCIETYMIG # 3464, PHASE TWO, DUGRI ROAD, LUDHIANA - 141 013. INDIATelfax: + 91 - 161 - 2521244 Mobile: +91 98728 51244

Email: indianthematicsociety@gmail.com

Cultural Dances on Stamps....

Hi ! I just received these beautiful stamps from Singapore sent by Edmund. These are just beautiful depicting cultural dances issued in 2007. One of the stamps depicts Indian Dance also. Dancers can be seen in traditional Indian costumes on this stamp.Well these nice stamps showing cultural diversity in Singapore. I am also showing here the cover which bears a stamp on Large Indian Civet. Thanks a lot Edmund for these nice stamps!

Dances from Ireland & Spain

Hi ! In Today's Post I have recently issued colorful stamps on dances from Ireland and Spain. The stamps depict the popular dances from both countries. The stamps were jointly issued by Ireland and Spain on 7 November 2008. The 55c Irish stamp features an illustration of an Irish dancer by Conor Walton and the 82c Spanish design is based on a photograph of a flamenco dancer by Jesus Sanchez. Both stamps appear on a miniature sheet issued jointly by Postal administrations of Ireland and Spain. The stamps, miniature sheet and FDCs are so beautiful in bright colours that I can't wait to share these beautiful items with you. Just have a look to these lovely stamps on dancing! In our regular series some nice FDCs of se-tenant stamps from the collection of our distinguished member Mr. Shrikant Parikh. Enjoy the Post .....& ....Have a Nice Time !....

Irish Dancing
The first joint stamp was issued between Ireland and Spain celebrating popular dances from both countries on 7 November 2008.The precise origins of Irish dancing are unknown, but it is generally accepted that this form of expression developed from a number of sources. The most ancient source would appear to the Druids. It has come a long way since this time going through changes with influences from the Celts, Anglo-Normans and the Gaelic League. The Irish Dancing Commission was then set up in 1929, establishing the rules for dance competitions and standardising methods of teaching.

Riverdance and similar spectacular shows have pushed Irish dancing to the forefront of worldwide attention in recent years. At home, feiseanna or competitions are held regularly, with winners from local competitions competing in the annual All-Ireland Championships The World Irish Dancing Championships are also held annually and attract entrants from all over the world.
As with Irish dancing, the origins of Spanish flamenco dancing are lost to history, but it is thought to have begun around 1492, when a number of different cultures blended into a new form of music - and dance. The new form came to be particularly identified with Spanish Gypsies, and their nomadic lifestyle helped flamenco to spread, survive and flourish.

Through the 18th and 19th centuries flamenco changed and professional artistes began performing. By the 1950s, commercialisation came close to debasing the entire genre, as Spain became a popular tourist destination. A revival of interest in flamenco as an art form then developed, helped by the flamenco festivals of the 1960s and 1980s. In another parallel with Irish dancing, flamenco is today fiercely popular the world over. This popularity can be clearly seen at the annual festival in Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain, where thousands of visitors gather from all over the world each year to celebrate the beauty and energy of flamenco.

A Journey to Indian Stamps - FDCs of Se-tenant stamps

From Collection of Shrikant Parikh


Sun Temple - Konark - 1 December 2001

India-Japan Joint Issue - 26 April 2002

India-Japan Joint Issue - Reverse pair