Rafflesia-World’s Largest Flower on Aerogramme of Malaysia
Malaysia issued an Aerogramme in the Visit Malaysia 94 series showing Rafflesia the World’s largest flower .The Aerogramme also shows Hibiscus the National Flower of Malaysia.
Sunflower on Aerogramme of Pakistan
An Aerogramme on Sunflower issued by Pakistan. It is revalued from original 90 paise to Rs 5.00 and new value is overprinted.
Malaysian Satay Dish on Aerogramme
As Tourism promotion under Visit Malaysia 1994 an Aerogramme was issued which had Fresh Coconut Water as stamp Design and National Flower of Malaysia Hibiscus and logo of Visit Malayasia 1994 logo at lower end .The Lower portion also shows Malaysian Satay Dish.
Satay is a Cuisine which consists of marinated skewed meat grilled over charcoal flame,served with spicy peanut sauce accompanied by rice cakes,cucumber slices and onion.
Commonwealth Games 1998-2006 – Philatelic Glimpse
The Commonwealth Games is a multi discipline sporting event involving athletes from Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and has taken place every four years since then except 1942 & 1946 when they were cancelled due to World War II.
The last games were held in Glasgow ,Scotland in 2014 and next are scheduled to be held in Gold Coast , Australia in 2018. The Games are known as Commonwealth Games from 1978 onwards.
Commonwealth Games from 1998 -2006
1998 – XVI Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2002 – XVII Commonwealth Games Manchester,England
2006 – XVIII Commonwealth Games Melbourne ,Australia
