Europa Stamps on Circus – Estonia 2002
The theme for EUROPA 2002 was Circus. 58 participating countries issued stamps on this common theme. Estonia issued a stamp on the theme of Circus. The stamp was issued on 09 May 2002 and featured Circus artists. The stamp was designed by Riho Lusse with a print run of 256,000 in sheets of 8.
African National Costumes on stamps of Rwanda -1970
Rwanda issued stamps on African National Costumes on 01 Jun 1970. The Costumes featured are
3 RF – Strolling troubadour “Griot” from Mali
5 RF – Quipongos Women from Angola.
50 RF – Man at Prayer from Mauritania.
90 RF – Sinehatiali Dance Costumes from Ivory Coast.
African National Costumes on stamps of Rwanda -1970
Rwanda issued stamps on African National Costumes on 01 Jun 1970. The Costumes featured are
20c – Tharaka Meru Woman of East Africa
30c – Musician with Wooden Flute from Niger.
50c – Woman Water Carrier from Tunisia.
1RF – North Nigerian Ceremonial Costume
Folk Dances on Stamps – Belarus 2013
Belarus and Azerbaijan issued a Miniature sheet on Folk Dances on 24 Apr 2013.It was a Joint issue by both Countries.
First Day Cover – Paintings of Edgar Degas -1970
France issued a stamp on paintings of Edgar Degas (1834-1917) . The Painting featured is “Dancer with a Bouquet Saluting on”. Degas is known for his paintings on Dances. The stamp was issued on 14 Nov 1970. A First Day Cover is listed.
Inauguration of New Opera House in Helsinki-Miniature Sheet Finland 1993
Finland issued a miniature with four stamps to commemorate the inauguration of a new opera house in Helsinki on 08 Oct 1993. The stamps feature
3.40 mk – “The Magic Flute” opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
2.90 mk – “Gisele”, Ballet by Adolphe Adam.
2.30 mk -” Pohjalaisia”, Opera by Leevi Madetoja
2.30 mk – “Afternoon of a Faun”, Ballet by Claude Debussy.
Traditional Dances on Indonesia Stamps -1995
Indonesia issued a set of Four stamps on Traditional Dances on 27 Dec 1995.
Rp 150 – Nguri Dance from West Nusa Tenggara.It is a traditional ceremonial welcoming dance.
Rp 300 – Muli Betanggai Dance from Lampung. It was originally performed at the Gawi event of Lampung community. Now a spectacle or performance dance at major events.
Rp 700 – Mutiara Dance from Maluku. It is a dance which portrays the natural wealth of Maluku -the Pearls. The dancers use pearl producing shells.
Rp 1000- Gantar Dance from East Kalimantan. This dance tells about the joy of Dayak tribe while planting rice. The dancers use a long stick and a small piece of Bamboo (Gantar) to perform this dance. Stick to dig a hole in ground and bamboo containing seeds to be planted.
