On 05 June 2009, Thail Post issued a stamp set of Orchids of Great Beauty and Royal Names

Movie-going has become a regular and favourite pastime for most Singaporeans since the first silent films hit our shores in 1902. On Mar 20th 2009, Singaporean post office issued a stamp set to introduce Cinema Theatres of Yesteryear.

On 16 May 2009 (the third day of the Exhibition), Hongkong Post issued a set of Special Stamps on Hong Kong Museums Collection

Longmen Grottoes of Luoyang shares the same popularity with Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang, Gansu and Yungang Caves of Datong, Shanxi. These are known as the Greatest Three Grottoes of China. All three are the finest works of Buddhism art. On April 8th 2009, Macao post introduced Longmen Grottoes of Luoyang.

On April 9th 2009, Malaysia post office introduce their four world heritages sites on stamps: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca, Gunung Mulu, National Park, Kinabalu Park.

To call public attention to conserve natural habitat, on June 25th 2009, Chunghwa Post is following up with a souvenir sheet on swallowtail butterflies.

No country in the world produces as many kinds of spices as India with quality spices come from Kerala, an Indian state. Indian post office issued a stamp set to introduce their typical spices.

As usual, Thailand issued a scented rose stamp. This year, white rose was chosen to be introduced on stamp.

Shi Tao is one of the most famous individualist painters of the early Qing dynasty. The art he created was revolutionary in its transgressions of the rigidly codified techniques and styles that dictated what was considered beautiful. Imitation was valued over innovation, and although Shi Tao was clearly influenced by his predecessors (namely Ni Zan and Li Yong), his art breaks with theirs in several new and fascinating ways.

Early March is blooming season at Canada Post, and the clusters of vibrant bell-shaped flowers that blossom on this fresh stamp set are nothing short of spectacular

The Braille characters used by blind people across the world were created by Louis Braille of France. January 4, 2009 is a meaningful day that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille.On January 2, 2009, South Korean post has released a nice stamp to celebrate his birthday.

This issue of two AAT stamps is part of a world wide initiative involving more than 30 national postal administrations highlighting the importance of the Earth’s poles and glaciers and how global warming may affect them.

San Marino's ceramics, already present in our country during Roman times, experienced a period of great splendour in recent history, gaining vast popularity.

Vanuatu Post extends seasonal greetings to all its customers and visitors to Vanuatu. Christmas is symbolised here through the local “Christmas Tree” known as Flamboyant Delonix regia, which is also known as the Poinciana.

No more champagne
And the fireworks are through
Here we are, me and you
Feeling lost and feeling blue

Pitcairn enjoys blue skies with vivid red and orange sunsets and these are breathtaking to behold. The displays vary however with brilliant displays of yellows, fawns, vivid pinks and purples.

Spanish Fashion plays an important role in international catwalks and Paris, London, Milan and New York are witness to the work of our great designers. Philately, for second year running launches a four stamp issue depicting haute couture outfits by the well known designer Pedro Rodriguez.

On 27th February, 2008, Pitcairn Island released a very beautiful round stamp set about this island. It's interesting that the images of the Pitcairn Islands were captured by DigitalGlobe’s QuickBird satellite

The Macau International Fireworks Display Contest has always been an important event. This year, Macao post has issued a stamps set to celebrate this 20th event.

On 3th December 2008, Australian post issued a souvenir sheet of ten stamps illustrating 10 characters in the film Batman - The Dark Knight, the superhero film of the last summer.

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