Tagged: New Year

CANADA | Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

Postage Stamp : Year of the Pig (Zhu Bajie) – Design from 2019
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : This stamp features Zhu Bajie (also known as Pigsy), a major character from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is shown in his traditional monk’s robes carrying his signature nine-tooth muck-rake.


Postage Stamp : Year of the Ram (Ram/Sheep/Goat) – Design from 2015
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : The design features a stylized, swirling ram in green and gold, inspired by traditional Chinese paper-cutting and ceramic patterns. The ram’s wool is decorated with floral motifs.


Postage Stamp : Year of the Horse – Design from 2014
Date of Issue : January 15, 2021
Description : This is a minimalist, elegant silhouette of a rearing horse. The original stamp used a deep red and gold color palette; this version appears to be the horse in a striking gold-foil finish.

Postmark Date : 14-02-2026
Postmark Location : Churchill Post Office in Mississauga, Ontario.

#1557 – USA

STAMP NAMEDATE OF ISSUE
Chinese New Year – Year of the Rooster ( 2017 )January 05, 2017
Chinese New Year – Year of the Ox ( 2021 )February 02, 2021