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The Central Government gifted a pair of giant pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le, to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in 2007. The pair welcomed a pigeon pair of cubs on 15 August 2024. The twin cubs are the first-ever giant pandas successfully bred and born in Hong Kong and Ying Ying is the world’s oldest first-time giant panda mother. Their birth is especially meaningful as it helps advance the conservation and breeding efforts for giant pandas in Hong Kong. The twin cubs have since captured the hearts of the public, who have been keenly following their growth. On 27 May 2025, they received their official names Jia Jia (Elder Sister) and De De (Little Brother). Hongkong Post issues special stamps themed on “Giant Panda Twin Cubs” to showcase the highlights of their daily lives at different stages and witness their growth journey.

Acknowledgement: Ocean Park Hong Kong

The 24 Solar Terms collectively refer to a knowledge system of time and social practices progressively developed by Chinese people through observation of the sun’s periodic motion, changes of seasons and phenological cycles.  This system was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2016.  As a continuation of the “24 Solar Terms” series subsequent to the special stamps themed on “24 Solar Terms – Spring” and “24 Solar Terms – Summer” issued in 2020 and 2023 respectively, Hongkong Post issues a set of six stamps on the theme of “24 Solar Terms – Autumn”, depicting the scenes of the six solar terms of autumn, namely “Autumn Commences”, “End of Heat”, “White Dew”, “Autumnal Equinox”, “Cold Dew” and “Frost”, in a myriad of colours.

Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping mall “ShopThruPost” (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 22 July 2025.  These products will also be available at Sha Tin Central Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office and General Post Office (PostShop) starting from 9 am, 9:30 am and 10 am respectively on the same day.

Inscribed onto the first Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong in 2017, paper crafting technique is a folk art with a long history. Utilising materials such as bamboos, bamboo splints, iron wires, rice paper strips and fabric, paper craft masters create a variety of products through four major steps, including frame creation, paper mounting, painting decorative patterns and decorating. These paper craft products are used for folk festivals or as decorations, or as offerings in religious ceremonies. To promote this intangible cultural heritage of Hong Kong, Hongkong Post presents a special stamp issue on “Paper Crafting Technique” to enhance public knowledge of this traditional craftsmanship.

Acknowledgement: Intangible Cultural Heritage Office, Hung C Lau, The Tuen Mun Tin Hau Festival Committee

Hongkong Post will issue a total of 5 sets of special stamps and associated philatelic products from July to December 2025. Place orders by 23 June 2025 to receive gifts and bonus points. Don’t miss out – order early to enjoy these fabulous rewards!

Victoria Harbour is a world-famous natural harbour recognised as an icon of Hong Kong. The Government and the Harbourfront Commission have been committed to enhancing the harbourfront of Victoria Harbour in the past 20 years, with a view to creating an attractive, vibrant, accessible and sustainable harbourfront. Hongkong Post releases a set of special stamps under the theme “Victoria Harbour Promenades”, which features the scenic waterfronts on both sides of the Harbour.  The stamps showcase the stunning harbour views by day and night and highlight the achievements in enhancing the promenades, thereby encouraging the public to appreciate and enjoy the quality and diversified harbourfront spaces.

Acknowledgement: The Harbour Office of the Development Bureau, Greening, Landscape & Tree Management Section of the Development Bureau

Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United Nations will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping mall “ShopThruPost” (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 15 April 2025.

The 2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album, contains a collection of the special/commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets and stamp sheetlets issued by Hongkong Post in 2024, together with detailed narratives and a compliment card. The deluxe version also comes with a certificate signed by the Postmaster General and carries a unique number. The 2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album (Ordinary Version), priced at $898, the 2024 Prestige Annual Stamp Album (Deluxe Version), priced at $998. The 2024 Annual Stamp Pack, priced at $328, contains all special stamps (except stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets) issued by Hongkong Post during the year. The album and stamp pack allow stamp enthusiasts to recall prominent topics and major events in the past year, which are eye-pleasing items for true philatelists at leisure.

With the theme of Hong Kong Landmarks, Hongkong Post issues “2025 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps” to introduce the famous landmarks in Hong Kong through a set of 16 stamps, demonstrating the uniqueness and charm of Hong Kong as an international financial hub and an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The stamps showcase the stunning landscapes of Hong Kong and depict the city’s important infrastructure developments and conservation achievements. The new definitive stamps are available in a full range of denominations, providing the public with convenience in combining the stamps for daily use when posting mail items. This is the fifth set of definitive stamps issued by Hongkong Post since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Acknowledgement: Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Development Bureau, Environment and Ecology Bureau, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, Transport and Logistics Bureau, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

A newly designed “2025 Souvenir Cover” will be put on sale at all philatelic offices, as well as Hongkong Post’s Online Shopping Mall “ShopThruPost” from 18 December 2024 to 31 December 2025.

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