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29 March 2010
In 2010,UNESCO has handed over the sertificate of Batik, Wayang and Keris as intangible of Cultural Herritage of the world to Indonesian government. As the country that its heritage included into world intangible culture, Indonesia is bounded by the obligation to conserve the culture and it is our duty to participate in conserving the cultural heritage by learning them.
Wayang (puppetshow) is an Indonesian traditional art that developed particularly in Java and Bali islands. The powerful influence of Hindu and that time influenced many wayang stories that absorbed from Indian Hinduism tradition. There is a version of Wayang played by man wearing costumes known as Wayang orang, the other version is a number of puppets played by a puppeteer. There are two kinds of Wayang played by puppeteer, i.e. leather puppet and marionette. The story narrated in puppet show ussually from Mahabarata and Ramayana. Wayang in Indonesia has been known since about 11th centuries.
The book of Kakawin Arjuna Wiwaha by Mpu kanwa (1030) which lived at Dharmawangsa Airlangga administration (year 1009-1042) in Kadiri Kingdom, gave the explanations, that at that periode, the leather puppet show had been known for ritual necessity. At 15th centuries, Islam started to develop, puppet show was used as a media to spread Islam by presenting story of Panji and story of Menak (Islamic stories).
Stamps Issue Series
6 February 2010
YEAR OF THE TIGER
According to Chinese history, Chinese astrology was introduced on year 2637 BC on the period of Huang Ti Emperor, The first cycle of Chinese calendar starts on his 61st administration. Different to West astrology that determines the astrology based on planets rotation to wards the Sun, Chinese astrology determines the astrology based on moon rotation. One year period statrs on the end of January until the middle of February and the assignation of the initial year depends on the date of the new moon fall, The cycle of Chinese calendar in one period is 60 years which is combination between Heavenly Branches ( ) and Earthly Branches ( ). There are 10 kinds of Heavenly Branches that are clarified by five elements: woods, fire, earth, metal, and water. Each element rotates in 2 years and bring positive characters (Yang) and negative character (Ying) by turns. Earthly Branches represent 12-animal cycles Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
TheYear of 2010, according to Chinese calendar, is the positive metal of Year of The Tiger and the upcoming new years will be fallen on February 14, 2010 or Year of 2561 based on Chinese calendar.
Based on Chinese traditional believe, The positive metal of The Tiger zodiac signs of power, bravery, courage, and freedom. People that are affected by the zodiac are classified as active, competitive, hard worker, no hesitation in achieving their goals. The thing is, they have too strong desire in things in the same time, so that, they frequentlymiss their targets, Even so, the Tiger people are optimistics, efficient, wide perspective people and they are always ready for the new challenges.
The issuance of Year of The Tiger zodiac stamp series is to commemor are the Chinese New Year 0f 2561 which will be issued on February 6, 2010 and it is the third series of the issuances planning of 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs Special Stamp.
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Stamps Issue Series
18 December 2009
JOINT STAMP ISSUE INDONESIA - IRAN
Al Markaz Mosque, Makassar
The biggest and grandiose mosque in Southeast Asia, Al Markaz Al Islami Mosque is the pride of Makassar resident. Its beautiful architecture is influenced by Masjidil Haram in Mecca as well as Masjid Nabawi in Medina. Ir. Achmad Nu'man, the designer, also adds architecture elements of Katangka Mosque in Gowa as well as Bugis-Makassar traditional house. Initiated by General M.Jusuf, the building started on 8 May 1994 and finished on 12 January 1996. Located at Mesjid Raya Street Makassar City, this three floor building looks lovely with a green color nuance. Beside its main functions as praying place, this mosque serves as an education center of Islam. Al Markaz Mosque is dedicated to become one of centers of Islam study and development is eastern part of Indonesia.
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Stamps Issue Series
28 October 2009
INDONESIA SINGAPORE JOINT STAMP ISSUE
Singa Ambara Raja statue is the landmark of Singapore city, at the northern part of Bali. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or "Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park" is a recreational spot with splendid cultural highlights of the grandeur of Indonesia in Jakarta. Merlion, an imaginary creature with appearance head of lion and body of fish is a famous icon of Singapore. Sentosa, literally means peace and tranquility, is a very popular island resort in Singapore.
PROVINCIAL EMBLEMS 2009
17 August 2009
Indonesian Postage Stamps 1986
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SCHEDULE OF STAMPS ISSUE 2009
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| 1 | 10 January 2009 | The Year of The Ox |
| 2 | 2 March 2009 | 50th Anniversary of ITB |
| 3 | 5 March 2009 | General Election |
| 4 | 18 March 2009 | Preserve The Polar Regions & Glaciers |
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10 April 2009 |
China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition |
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6 7 |
2 May 2009 11 May 2009 |
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8 |
5 June 2009 |
Environmental Care |
| 9 | 10 June 2009 | |
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10 |
6 July 2009 |
Traditional Foods #6 |
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11 |
15 July 2009 | |
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12 13
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23 July 2009 30 July 2009
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14 |
17 August 2009 | Provincial Emblem |
| 15 | 28 October 2009 | Indonesia-Singapore Joint Stamp Isssue |
| 16 | 18 December 2009 | Indonesia Iran Joint Stamp Issue |
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THE STAMP MUSEUM
A Look at the Museum Prangko Indonesia - Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
The Stamp Museum stands on a plot of 9.590 m2 and is flanked by two support buildings. The first, covering 204 m2, functions as a reception hall and rest area for guests.
The second, alco covering 204 m2, functions as a post office. The post office provides postal services to visitors to the Indonesian Stamp Museum and sells stamps and other items of philatelic interest.
The Indonesian stamp Museum was established with the aim of providing recreational and educational facilities that would be able to reflect the history of the indonesian people and the beauty of Indonesian culture as portrayed in stamps.
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