Jan 13, 2010

Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games Minisheet FDC from Hong Kong


FDC Name:Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games
Issue Date:5th DEC'2009
Details:This set of stamps is issued to celebrate the 5th East Asian Games held in Hong Kong from 5 to 13 December 2009. The event marks an exciting milestone in our sports history, as it is the first time Hong Kong has had the honor to host a regional multi-sport contest of this scale.

The quadrennial event debuted in China (Shanghai) in 1993, followed by Korea (Pusan) in 1997, Japan (Osaka) in 2001 and China (Macao) in 2005. Athletes from nine East Asian countries or regions meet in Hong Kong this year to compete for 262 gold medals in 22 sports. With both the number of gold medals up for grabs and the number of sports staged in the arena hitting record highs, the Games this year is the biggest ever.

The set of six stamps contains two designs for each of the three denominations, featuring all the 22 sports in the 5th East Asian Games, namely,
  • Judo, Rowing and Rugby Sevens ($1.40);
  • Athletics, Badminton, Wushu and Shooting ($1.40);
  • Basketball, Hockey, Squash and Aquatics ($2.40);
  • Cycling, Weightlifting and Tennis ($2.40);
  • Windsurfing, Football, Bowling and Taekwondo ($3);
  • Table Tennis, Volleyball, Dance Sport and Cue Sports ($3).
The silhouettes in gold, silver and bronze foil represent the three levels of medals awarded, bringing out the spirit of competition that motivates athletes to go for their best.

"Be the Legend" - Get set for the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games!
Remark:Nice FDC posted by my friend,It is a great mini sheet FDC,Though the stamps are colorful but in scan it is not coming.

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