Follow Hong Kong Investment Immigration and Hong Kong Culture: The special stamps being issued this time are inspired by the works of four local artists with disabilities. The 1.7 HKD stamp features the painting "Gratitude" created in 2006 by Chan Dongmei, who has suffered from spasms since childhood; the painting "Hong Kong Strength" by Gao Nan, who has been hearing impaired since childhood, is printed on the 3.7 HKD stamp; and the 5 HKD stamp showcases the painting "Hello" by Liao Dongmei, who was born with cerebral spasms.
Hongkong Post is launching new products, with a special stamp themed "Art of Ability" to be released next Tuesday. According to Hong Kong news, Hongkong Post will also include braille on the stamps for the first time to indicate the stamp denominations.
The special stamps being issued this time are inspired by the works of four local artists with disabilities. The 1.7 HKD stamp features the painting "Gratitude" created in 2006 by Chan Dongmei, who has suffered from spasms since childhood; the painting "Hong Kong Strength" by Gao Nan, who has been hearing impaired since childhood, is printed on the 3.7 HKD stamp; and the 5 HKD stamp showcases the painting "Hello" by Liao Dongmei, who was born with cerebral spasms.
The photography work "By Your Side" by Zheng Qiwen, who has had leg disabilities since childhood, is also featured on the 2.9 HKD stamp. Zheng Qiwen expressed that he feels very honored to have his work published on a stamp, and it also allows the public to see that artists with disabilities possess artistic talents and can contribute to society.
The stamps will be available at designated post offices next Tuesday.
A set of four "Art of Ability" special stamps will be issued next Tuesday at post offices across Hong Kong. For the first time, Hongkong Post will include braille on the stamps to highlight this theme. Following the "Hong Kong Bus" special stamps, Hongkong Post will again launch a colorful postmark first day cover, which will be available at designated philatelic offices.