Lunar New Year Sheets from the Åland Islands

On Friday I got my stamp order from the Åland Islands.

From Åland I ordered the souvenir sheets about the Year of the Mouse (issued 24-10-2019), the Year of the Dog (issued 10-11-2017) and the Year of the Rooster (issued 11-11-2016).

Stamp Order from Macao

Last Tuesday I got my stamp order from Macao.

Among others I bought a stamp set about the Year of the Rooster, which was issued on 5th January 2017.

I also bought a set of maxicards about Mulan. The stamps were issued on 8th April 2016.

You can see the other stamps I bought on my stamp blog.

China: Year of the Rooster

On Wednesday I got four postcards: one from China, one from Turkey and two from the Czech Republic.

The card from China is a maxicard about the Year of the Rooster. The stamp is from a set of two and was issued on 5th January 2017.

Stamps:
Fruits (from set of four) (issued 23-07-2016)
Special-use Stamp for Greeting Cards (from set of four) (issued 08-08-2013)

Thank You very much Yuan!

Ukraine: Petrykivka painting

On Monday I got four postcards: two from Ukraine and two from Germany.

One of the cards from Ukraine shows a Petrykivka painting of a rooster. Petrykivka paintings originated in the 17th century and were used to decorate house walls and everyday household items. They usually depict flowers and animals based on careful observation of the local flora and fauna. Since 2013 is the Petrykivka painting an Intangible Heritage of the UNESCO.

With matching stamps:
Definitive - Acacia (from set of four) (issued 14-01-2012)
Definitive - English Oak (from set of four) (issued 03-02-2012)
Definitive - Common Aspen (from set of five) (issued 24-01-2012)
Chinese New Year (from set of twelve) (issued 25-12-2013)
Year of the Rooster (issued 11-11-2016)

Thank You very much Sergey!

Serbia: Novi Sad

On Friday I got three postcards: one from Serbia, one from Canada and one from Italy.

The card from Serbia shows the Town Hall of Novi Sad. Novi Sad is the second largest city of Serbia and the capital of the autonomous province of Vojvodina. In 2021 it will be the European Capital of Culture.

Stamps:
Mileva Marić Einstein (issued 03-03-2016)
Year of the Rooster (from set of two) (issued 27-01-2017)

Thank You very much Annamaria!

Estonia: Tallinn

On Friday I got four postcards: one from Estonia, one from Germany, one from Portugal and one from Thailand.

The card from Estonia shows various views of Tallinn.

Stamp:
Year of the Rooster (issued 28-01-2017)

Thank You very much Jaan!

cover from France

On Friday I got not only two postcards but also two covers including one from France.

Stamps:

Marianne 0,05€, 0,10€

Les Légendaires (from set of two) (issued 16-09-2016)

Inside was a stamp booklet about the Chinese New Year (issued 28-01-2017).

Thank You very much William!

Philippines: Paoay Church

On Saturday I got four postcards: one from the Philippines, one from France, one from Germany and one from Canada.

The card from the Philippines shows the Paoay Church. The Paoay Church is a Roman Catholic church. It was built between 1694 and 1710 in a combination of Baroque and Javanese architecture. As one of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines it is since 1993 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
Year of the Rooster (whole set) (issued 16-12-2016)

Thank You very much Mitch!

Indonesia: Year of the Rooster

On Wednesday I got three postcards: one from Indonesia, one from Japan and one from Germany.

The card from Indonesia is a maxicard about the Year of the Rooster. The stamp is from a set of three and was issued on 21st January 2017.

The card was sent with the other two stamps from the set.

Thank You very much Shinta!

Singapore: Year of the Rooster

On Wednesday I got two postcards: one from Singapore and one from Thailand.

The card from Singapore was printed to celebrate the Year of the Rooster.

With matching stamps:
Festivals (from set of eight) (issued 09-11-2016)
Year of the Rooster (from set of three) (issued 06-01-2017)
with a special postmark from River Hongbao

Thank You very much Jael!

New Zealand: Plimmerton

On Tuesday I got four postcards: one from New Zealand, one from the USA, one from France and one from Hong Kong.

The card from New Zealand shows shells from Plimmerton's beaches. Plimmerton is a suburb of the city of Porirua neighbouring some of the city's best beaches. The suburb was founded in the 19th century as seaside resort.

Stamp:
Year of the Rooster (from set of four) (issued 11-01-2017)

Thank You very much Sharon!

Hong Kong: Year of the Rooster

On Tuesday I got four postcards: one from Hong Kong, one from New Zealand, one from the USA and one from France.

The card from Hong Kong was printed to celebrate the Year of the Rooster.

With a matching stamp:
Year of the Rooster (from set of four) (issued 07-01-2017)
with First Day Special Postmark

Thank You very much Kayee!

Slovenia: Upper Carniola Region

On Saturday I got two postcards: one from Slovenia and one from Belgium.

The card from Slovenia shows various views of the Upper Carniola Region. The Upper Carniola Region is a traditional region in northwest Slovenia. It is home to many mountains and a popular destination for tourists. Parts of the Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park, and the Bled Island, Slovenia's only real island, are located in the region.

Stamps:
Year of the Rooster (issued 27-01-2017)
with First Day Special Postmark
Centenary of World War I (issued 04-11-2016)
The stamp shows Anton Koželj's postcard number 97 in the War in Pictures series. During World War I postcards were used as element of propaganda to strengthen patriotic feelings. War in Pictures was a series of Slovene postcards printed during the war, which often included lines from Slovene poets and various national motifs.
Svetozar Boroević von Bojna, the left man on the card, was an Austro-Hungarian field marshal. He was in charge during the Isonzo Battles and the Battle of the Piave River and is said to have been one of the finest defensive strategists of World War I. 

Thank You very much Mateja!

Canada: Toronto

On Thursday I got a postcard from Canada.

It shows various views of Toronto. Toronto is the largest city of Canada and the capital of the Province of Ontario. Inhabited for thousands of years, the modern city was founded in 1793. Today it is a global city and centre of business and culture. 

Stamps:
Year of the Rooster (whole set) (issued 09-01-2017)

Thank You very much Tristan!

Malaysia: George Town

Last Saturday I got three postcards: two from Malaysia and one from Thailand.

The cards from Malaysia show George Town. George Town was founded by the British East India Company in 1786 as one of the first British settlements in South East Asia. It was once an important trading post between Asia and Europe and is today known for its multi-cultural heritage with unique architecture, cuisine and culture. The city is today also the capital of the Malaysian State of Penang and Malaysia's second largest town. George Town and Melaka, the Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca, are since 2008 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
Year of the Rooster (two from set of three) (issued 10-01-2017)
with First Day Special Postmark

Thank You very much Siew Lan!

Thailand: Chicken Family

Last Saturday I got three postcards: one from Thailand and two from Malaysia.

The card from Thailand shows roosters, hens and chicks.

With great matching stamps:
Year of the Rooster (issued 01-01-2017)
with First Day Special Postmark

Thank You very much Cherry!

USA: NASA

Last Wednesday I got two postcards: one from the USA and one from Germany.

The card from the USA honours some of the greatest successes of the NASA. The NASA is an agency responsible for the civilian space program and the aerospace research. It was founded in 1958.

Stamps:
Penguins (issued 01-06-2015)
Year of the Rooster (issued 05-01-2017)
Year of the Dragon (issued 23-01-2012)

Thank You very much Mary!

Vietnam: Citadel of the Ho Dynasty

On Monday I got three postcards: one from Vietnam, one from the TAAF and one from China.

The card from Vietnam shows a dragon decoration from the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty. The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was built in the 14th century according to feng shui principles. It is an outstanding example of a new style of South East Asian imperial city and testifies to the flowering of neo-Confucianism in Vietnam. Since 2011 is the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamps:
Year of the Rooster (whole set) (issued 20-12-2016)
with First Day Special Postmark

Thank You very much Phan!

South Korea: Christmas Greetings

Today I got two postcards: one from South Korea and one from Myanmar.

The card from South Korea is a Christmas card.

On the backside there are two special postmarks, one about the DMZ and one about the Year of the Rooster.
With a great stamp:
Crinum asiaticum (issued 03-02-2006)
Year of the Rooster (from set of two) (issued 01-12-2016)
The stamp was printed with Gold Hot Foiling, Holographic Foil and Embossing.

Thank You very much Sarah!

Taiwan: Xiaoyoukeng

On Monday I got two postcards: one from Taiwan and one from Germany.

The card from Taiwan shows Xiaoyoukeng. Xiaoyoukeng is a post-volcanic geological park in the Yangmingshan National Park. It is known for its hot springs and sulphur crystals.

The stamp on the front side celebrates the Year of the Rooster (issued 01-12-2016) and was cancelled with a special postmark.

On the backside there is the complete set of the Year of the Rooster stamps.

Thank You very much Reuen!