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Bandung to host World Philatelic Exhibition in August
The Indonesian Philately Association (PFI) is set to print 500 sets of special-edition postage stamps in Bandung to celebrate the World Philatelic Exhibition scheduled for August.
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The World Philatelic Exhibition is set to host 52 delegations and 60 merchants from 82 countries. (Shutterstock/File)
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he Indonesian Philately Association (PFI) is set to print 500 sets of special-edition postage stamps in Bandung to celebrate the World Philatelic Exhibition scheduled for August.
"There will be 500 sets of special edition postage stamps, such as anggrek [orchid]-themed postage stamps that was part of the Bogor Botanical Garden's 200th anniversary celebration, press freedom-themed postage stamps and others," said acting chairman of the exhibition, Avi Wijaya, in Bandung on Monday as quoted by Antara news agency.
Avi added that such an event could encourage the young generation to explore their culture, history and national character.
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"Postage stamps could serve as evidence of Indonesia's important [artifacts], such as angklung [bamboo musical instrument] that was claimed by Malaysia while it undoubtedly belongs to Indonesia as we already had postage stamps of a child playing angklung as far back as 1952," said Avi.
"Timor Leste may have separated from Indonesia, but in 1983, we had postage stamps from Timor Leste," he added.
The World Philatelic Exhibition is set to host 52 delegations and 60 merchants from 82 countries. (kes)
