Bangkok 2010 - The 25th Asian
International Stamp Exhibition
(04th –12th August 2010)

Organised by Thailand Post Co., Ltd. (THP) in co-operation with the Philatelist Association of Thailand (P.A.T.) and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the 25th Asian International Stamp Exhibition will be held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC), Bangkok, Thailand, during 04 – 12 August 2010, with more than 1,000 frames of album sheet awards on display. The aim of the stamp exhibition is to promote friendly relations and maintain close co-operation among the philatelists and stamp collectors in FIAP member countries, as well as to promote every aspect of philately in the FIAP region. In addition, there will be an exhibition of the Royal family, the King and Queen of Thailand on the auspicious occasion of their 60th year Wedding Anniversary. Singapore Post will be participating in the Bangkok 2010, The 25th Asian International Stamp Exhibition and will be releasing a miniature sheet for this exhibition, as well as a set of exhibition covers.

VENUE: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) Plenary Hall 1-3
OPENING HOURS: 04 - 12 August 2010 10:00am to 8.00pm

National Stamp Collecting Competition
(3rd – 5th September 2010)

The National Stamp Collecting Competition (NSCC) is the annual philatelic event that recognises the effort and creativity of young collectors from primary and secondary schools, and tertiary institutions in Singapore. Using a wide range of philatelic items such as stamps, miniature sheets, postcards, maxicards, first day covers, and slogan cancellations, participants explore and array of exciting themes. The competition hones students’ skills such as research, organisation, language and writing. View the gold, silver and bronze entires from 600 participants. Topic include famous political figures, mysteries of aviation, ethnic costumes, Olympic fever and amazing marine life.

Venue: The Plaza, National Library 100 Victoria Street Singapore 188064
Tel: 6337 3888
Website: www.spm.org.sg
Opening hours: 3rd & 4th (Friday & Saturday) 10am – 8pm. 5th (Sunday) 10am – 6pm
Admission charge: Free admission

The Originals of Lambert Collection
(August - December 2010)

This exhibition features a rare collection of original GR Lambert 19th century photographs, and historical picture postcards in the late 19th to mid 20th century. This collection is donated by Mr Koh Seow Chuan, an avid and renowned collector in Singapore. Visitors can get a glimpse of the landscape and people of early Singapore through the eyes of GR Lambert, a famous German photographer who arrived in Singapore in 1867. He opened his photographic studio in 1877, and produced the first picture postcard of Singapore in 1897.

Singapore Philatelic Museum
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Tel: 6337 3888
Website: www.spm.org.sg
Opening hours: Monday (1pm - 7pm); Tuesday - Sunday (9am - 7pm)
Admission charge: Adult $5; Child (3-12 years) $4; Free admission for students and senior citizens (Singapore citizens and permanent residents) every day.

Land of Dance and Dragon
(September 2010 – 01st March 2011)

Land of Dance and Dragon explores the diverse beauty of Indonesia. Besides the extensive selection of indigenous flora and fauna, the archipelago offers a rich source of living traditions. Experience the splendour of Indonesia’s culture - of graceful dances by masked actors and the crowd-pleasing shadow puppets - through stamps, philatelic materials and objects.

The exhibition trces the origins of the traditional dances, their significance in daily lives and the adaptation over time, to observe the formal study of dance is to understand the history and culture of the country; its music, religion, literature, sculpture and architecture. From Java and Bali, Wayang or Shadow puppet performances display scenes and poses straight from the carving of temples.

Learn about Topeng or Masked dances that narrate thr stories from old Balinese and Javanese kingdoms. Epic tales of the Ramayana are delivered as dance drama in Wayang Wong where good triumphs over evil, and where justice, courage, love and fidelity all lead to personal fulfilment. Admire the colourful masks and try your hands on Wayang kulit puppets.

Singapore Philatelic Museum
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Tel: 6337 3888
Website: www.spm.org.sg
Opening hours: Monday (1pm - 7pm); Tuesday - Sunday (9am - 7pm)
Admission charge: Adult $5; Child (3-12 years) $4; Free admission for students and senior citizens (Singapore citizens and permanent residents) every day.