China 2024 现代文学家

 

Italy : Marco Polo

Marco Polo (c. 1254 – 8 January 1324) was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His travels are recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo (also known as Book of the Marvels of the World and Il Milione, c. 1300), a book that described the then-mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern world, including the wealth and great size of the Mongol Empire and China under the Yuan dynasty, giving Europeans their first comprehensive look into China, Persia, India, Japan, and other Asian societies.

Born in Venice, Marco learned the mercantile trade from his father and his uncle, Niccolò and Maffeo, who travelled through Asia and met Kublai Khan. In 1269, they returned to Venice to meet Marco for the first time. The three of them embarked on an epic journey to Asia, exploring many places along the Silk Road until they reached "Cathay". They were received by the royal court of Kublai Khan, who was impressed by Marco's intelligence and humility. Marco was appointed to serve as Kublai's foreign emissary, and he was sent on many diplomatic missions throughout the empire and Southeast Asia, visiting present-day Burma, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. As part of this appointment, Marco also travelled extensively inside China, living in the emperor's lands for 17 years and seeing many things previously unknown to Europeans. Around 1291, the Polos offered to accompany the Mongol princess Kököchin to Persia; they arrived there around 1293. After leaving the princess, they travelled overland to Constantinople and then to Venice, returning home after 24 years. At this time, Venice was at war with Genoa. Marco joined the war effort on behalf of Venice and was captured by the Genoans. While imprisoned, he dictated stories of his travels to Rustichello da Pisa, a cellmate. He was released in 1299, became a wealthy merchant, married, and had three children. He died in 1324 and was buried in the church of San Lorenzo in Venice.

Though he was not the first European to reach China, Marco Polo was the first to leave a detailed chronicle of his experience. His account provided the Europeans with a clear picture of the East's geography and ethnic customs, and it included the first Western record of porcelain, gunpowder, paper money, and some Asian plants and exotic animals. His narrative inspired Christopher Columbus and many other travellers. There is substantial literature based on Polo's writings; he also influenced European cartography, leading to the introduction of the Catalan Atlas and the Fra Mauro map.

8 July 1954 : The 700th Anniversary of the Birth of Marco Polo

22 March 1996 : Italy-San Marino Joint Issue : Return of Marco Polo from China

overprint with 9th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition - CHINA '96

17 June 2024 : The 700th Anniversary of the Birth of Marco Polo

China 2023 古代文学家

 

Malaysia 2023 Art Laureates

 

France 2023 Gustave Eiffel, 1832-1923

On December 27, 1923, Gustave Eiffel passed away in Paris, surrounded by his family. Aged 91, this extraordinary engineer and entrepreneur, and later a great scientist, left behind many creations and constructions, plus countless achievements and actions in support of science and technical progress. One of his finest accomplishments still presides proudly over Paris to this day. The Eiffel Tower has even become the classic symbol of the French capital, and of France itself.

 

For the 100th anniversary of Gustave Eiffel's death, many actors, including the Eiffel Tower, the Association of the Descendants of Gustave Eiffel (ADGE) and La Poste, will be coming together to pay tribute and shine a light on his heritage and impact across an era, in many different disciplines.

 

 

La Poste is producing a commemorative sheet of stamps in honor of Gustave Eiffel. This tribute to the man and creator features Eiffel's face, with his most iconic work behind him: the Eiffel Tower. 

Malaysia 2022 Scholars

The series features the late Professor Diraja Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid (printed on a 30 sen stamp), the late Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Datuk Dr Mohd Rashdan Baba (RM1 stamp) and the late Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Datuk Dr Khoo Kay Kim (RM1.30 stamp).

Stamp enthusiasts and philatelists will be able to purchase the “Cendekiawan di Malaysia” series in individual quantity or as a collectible set which retails for RM61.10 online.

The collectible set contains three stamp sheets (20 pcs of 30 sen, RM1 and RM1.30 stamps per sheet), one set of First Day Cover with Stamps & Cancellation (FOC leaflet), and one Folder produced using a special technique of die-cut and spot UV.

Khoo was a Malaysian historian who played an instrumental role in formulating the Rukun Negara following the devastating racial riots of May 13, 1969.

He became a lecturer at the University of Malaya in 1967 where gained full professorship and was subsequently appointed Chair of Malaysian History until his retirement in 1992.

He continued to lecture, write and served on various committees such as National Advisory Council on Culture, National Human Rights Commission and the Malaysia-Indonesia Eminent Persons Group.

Rashdan was elected the first vice-chancellor of University Putra Malaysia (UPM) and University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Reading, and graduated as a doctor of law from the University of Leeds.

Beyond his academic achievements, he served as chairman of TM for 12 years from 1985 to 1997. He died at the age of 85 on March 30, 2020. 

Ungku Aziz, a former director of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, began his career as an academic at the University of Malaya, serving as a lecturer in economics.

His brilliance was noticed early on and he continued to rise the ranks obtaining full professorship before eventually becoming the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, and the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration.

In 1968, Ungku Aziz ascended to the helm of the university and succeeded Dr J.H.E. Griffiths as vice-chancellor of the University of Malaya, becoming both the first Malaysian and the longest-serving person to hold the post. He passed away on December 15, 2020 at the age of 98.

China 2018 近代民族英雄

 中国邮政于2018年7月29日发行《近代民族英雄》纪念邮票一套5枚。

 

邮票图案名称分别为：关天培、林则徐、冯子材、刘永福、邓世昌，全套邮票面值为6元。

 

1840年鸦片战争后，以林则徐、关天培为代表的一大批仁人志士不屈不挠、前仆后继，为反抗外来侵略和压迫，维护国家主权和利益进行了可歌可泣的斗争,成为当之无愧的民族英雄。

 

关天培 

关天培(1781-1841)，今江苏省淮安市人，清代爱国名将。在任广东大清水师提督期间，全力支持林则徐虎门销烟。

 

鸦片战争爆发后，英军入侵虎门要塞，关天培身先士卒,率领守军进行了坚决抵抗，最终壮烈殉国。

 

林则徐

林则徐（1785-1850），今福建省福州市人，中国近代伟大的爱国者。1839年，林则徐入广东禁烟，最终在虎门将收缴的全部鸦片近2万箱，约237万余斤当众销毁。

 

林则徐曾编译有《四洲志》等外文书籍、资料，开始冲破华夷观念的束缚，学习西方。

 

 

 

冯子材

冯子材(1818-1903)，生于广东钦州沙尾村(今属广西），晚清抗法爱国名将。中法战争时，年近70的冯子材被起用为广西关外军务帮办，重创入侵的法军，取得镇南关之战胜利，并攻克文渊、谅山等重镇。

 

 

刘永福

刘永福(1837-1917)，广东钦州(今属广西)人，清末抗击法国和日本侵略的爱国名将。1883年刘永福率黑旗军参加中法战争，屡次大败法军。甲午战争期间，奉命率黑旗军赴台抗日。台湾沦陷后，刘永福以抗日盟主的身份继续领导台湾民众抗日。

 

 

邓世昌

邓世昌（1849-1894），生于广东番禺，祖籍东莞，清末海军爱国将领。中日甲午战争时为北洋舰队致远号舰长。1894年9月17日，在黄海海战中与日军奋勇作战，最终壮烈牺牲。

National Laureates

Date of Issue : 29 April 2016

Stamp Value: 80 sen x 3 designs

Stamp Size: 30mm x 40mm

Perforation: 14

Sheet Content: 20 pieces of stamp

Paper: Tullis Russel High Reading Yellow/Green Phosphor Gummed Paper

Printing Process: Litography

Printer: Southern Colour Print, New Zealand

Stamp Designer: Hazel Design Sdn Bhd

Malaysia : President Barack Obama’s Visit

US President Barack Obama’s fifth trip to Asia during his time in office will underscore a continued focus on the Asia-Pacific region and commitment to his vision of rebalancing to the world’s largest emerging region. President Obama’s visit to Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines will focus on major priorities in the region : modernizing alliances; supporting democratic development; advancing the Trans-Pacific Partnership and commercial ties; investing in regional institutions; and deepening cultural and people-to-people ties.

Technical Details

Date of Issue: 26-Apr-2014

Date of Sale: 28-Apr-2014

Special Commemorative Cover

Value: RM2.50

China 2001 郑成功收复台湾三百四十周年

台湾自古就是中国的领土，1624年荷兰侵占台湾。民族英雄郑成功（1624—1662）1661年为收复台湾，率军二万五千，船舰数百艘，向台湾进军。在台湾人民有力支援和配合下，经过八个月的战斗，终于迫使荷兰总督揆一被迫投降，台湾重回祖国怀抱。1662年5月8日，郑成功病逝，年仅38岁。2001年12月13日，为了表达人民对民族英雄郑成功的敬仰和怀念之情，中华人民共和国国家邮政局发行了一套《郑成功收复台湾三百四十周年》纪念邮票，全套3枚。

 

 

闽海雄风：画面以桅帆林立的战舰为背景，采用特写镜头，表现了郑成功在厦门海域操训水师，准备收复台湾的英雄气概和旺盛的士气，全军同仇敌汽，对收复台湾有必胜的信心。郑成功挺立在战舰的甲板上，高大，威武；他昂首振臂高呼，正在挥剑向士兵们发布冲锋登陆的号令，正气，英气，豪气，永远震荡在历史长河中。

 

箪食壶浆：画面描绘了郑成功收复台湾取得胜利，率大军进驻台湾城，受到当地百姓的热烈欢迎，表现出了军民共庆宝岛回到祖国怀抱的欢乐气氛：台湾的老百姓从四面八方汇聚在一起，有的手捧革食，有的手提壶浆，有的振臂欢呼，热情迎接郑成功登岛；郑成功见状，立刻滚鞍下马，拱手致谢。画面有声有色有情，生动地表达了台湾人民对回归祖国的渴望，也证明了郑成功收复台湾的及时和正义。

 

日月重光：画面描绘了郑成功亲临台湾穷困地区指导开荒，突出表现他开发台湾，振兴经济，尤其重视团结高山族同胞，教他们先进的农耕技术，使他们摆脱原始形态。郑成功站在山坡之上，他挥手指点着前方，仿佛正在讲解着发展农业的规划；围在他身边的几位台湾高山族老百姓，手捧一张规划图，神情专注地倾听着，仰首望着远方，从激动的神情看，他们仿佛已经憧憬到了自己未来生活的美好情景。

Albania-Italy Joint Issue 1998 Madre Teresa

 

Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu MC (born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, 26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), better known as Mother Teresa, was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and the founder of the Missionaries of Charity. 

Born in Skopje, then part of the Ottoman Empire, at the age of 18 she moved to Ireland and later to India, where she lived most of her life. On 4 September 2016, she was canonised by the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The anniversary of her death, 5 September, is her feast day.

Mother Teresa founded Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation, which grew to have over 4,500 nuns across 133 countries as of 2012. The congregation manages homes for people who are dying of HIV/AIDS, leprosy, and tuberculosis. The congregation also runs soup kitchens, dispensaries, mobile clinics, children's and family counselling programmes, as well as orphanages and schools. Members take vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience and also profess a fourth vow: to give "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor."

Mother Teresa received several honours, including the 1962 Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize and the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. A controversial figure during her life and after her death, Mother Teresa was admired by many for her charitable work, but was criticised for her views on abortion and contraception, as well as the poor conditions in her houses for the dying. Her authorised biography, written by Navin Chawla, was published in 1992, and she has been the subject of many other works. On 6 September 2017, Mother Teresa and Saint Francis Xavier were named co-patrons of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta.

Monumento a Santa Teresa di Calcutta