Stamp Requests

Spreadsheets run the world! VisiCalc was the first spreadsheet for personal computers, released Oct. 17, 1979 for the Appel II. I'm imagining a grid of A-B-C and 1-2-3 rows and columns in green on black. https://spreadsheet-day.com/ https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/spreadsheet-day/

There's a Star Wars stamp, so would it be possible to also create a Harry Potter themed one? Maybe for September 1st for Back to Hogwarts Day?

On the first Saturday of July every year, the city of St. Petersburg observes Dostoevsky Day, in celebration of the Russian writer, Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. Those of us who are deeply impacted by his writing and legacy would love to have a stamp in honour of him. http://eng.md.spb.ru/obuchenie_i_obrazovanie/

The International Cucumber Festival (Cucumber Day) is an annual festival held in the city of Suzdal. The event is held on the third Saturday of July, during the cucumber harvest period on the territory of the Museum of Wooden Architecture. The program of the event includes performances of folk ensembles, master classes and competitions. From year to year, the festival offers guests a diverse festive program. A mandatory element of the festival is a parade of borage trees. Agronomists come to Suzdal from all over Russia to share their achievements and experience in this difficult occupation. I single out this festival not because of one city, but because this event is famous throughout Russia, there are many memes about this day, as well as Russian agronomists deserve to have their own brand in honor of this day, at least for Russian users "Slowly".

[English] A few months ago, I’ve created a post on here, going over some crucial points in improving Ukraine’s store’s image, but over the course of that time, have come to the conclusion, that it does not serve justice to the endeavour, it was created for. Thus decided to split it in parts and reshape certain moments, in order of getting across the points, being made, more efficiently. This is my second attempt at bringing forth aspects of stamp issuing, that can be improved and, by extension, serve clearer and more accurate picture of one’s cultural legacy. As some of Slowly users may already know, “flag” stamps tend to have up to three time periods, during which they are being available to the public for free. Usually, the four-day period ends on the date of one of the region's national holidays. Such is the case with “Flag of Ukraine” stamp, whose availability period ends on the 24th of August - Independence Day of Ukraine. As far as I’m aware, it is so far the only time period, during which “Flag of Ukraine” is available for free. Considering all of the above, I think, it is reasonale to ask for more of those, hence here are some of the dates, which developers may focus on, when designing future availability periods for “Flag of Ukraine”: 28th of June - Ukraine's Constitution Day; 22nd of January - the Day of Unity of Ukraine; 15th of July - the Day of Ukrainian Statehood; 1st of October - Ukraine's Defenders Day. Thank you for your consideration and await the soonest implementation of the aforementioned changes. Humbly yours, Guy Backwards 🌹 [Українська] Кілька місяців тому, я створив тут допис , в якому описав деякі ключові моменти покращення вигляду української крамниці, але за цей час дійшов висновку, що він нечітко відображає цілі, заради яких був створений. Тому я вирішив розбити його на частини і переробити певні моменти, аби ефективніше донести суть. Це моя друга спроба висвітлити аспекти випуску марок, які можуть бути покращені і, як наслідок, слугуватимуть більш чіткому і точному відображенню культурної спадщини. Як деякі користувачі Slowly вже можуть знати, "прапорні" марки, як правило, мають до трьох часових періодів, протягом яких вони є доступними для громадськості безкоштовно. Зазвичай, чотириденний період закінчується датою одного з національних свят регіону. Такий випадок і з маркою "Прапор України", період доступності якої закінчується 24-го серпня - День Незалежності України. Наскільки мені відомо, це поки що єдиний період, протягом якого "Прапор України" доступний безкоштовно. Враховуючи все вищесказане, я вважаю, що є сенс попросити, щоб таких періодів було більше, тому нижче наведено деякі дати, на які розробники можуть орієнтуватися при плануванні майбутніх періодів доступності для "Прапора України": 28-ме червня - День Конституції України; 22-ге січня - День Соборності України; 15-те липня - День Української Державності; 1-ше жовтня - День захисників і захисниць України. Дякую за Ваш розгляд та очікую на якнайшвидшого впровадження вищезгаданих змін. Смиренно Ваш, Хлоп Задомнаперед 🌹

It is marked with remembrance ceremonies held across the country to commemorate King Mongkut the Great, the fourth monarch of Siam from the Chakri dynasty who is remembered for introducing Western innovations and modernizing the country. Mongkut was born on October 18, 1804 to Prince Itsarasunthon (future King Rama II) and Princess Bunrot (future Queen Sri Suriyendra). At age 20, he became a Buddhist monk, following an old tradition that all Siamese men should spend some time in a monastery. That same year, King Rama II died, but Mongkut didn’t inherit the throne after his father’s death because the nobility chose his older half-brother born to a royal concubine as the next king. To avoid political intrigues and prevent a succession crisis, Mongkut chose to remain in the monastery and devote his life to religion. During his time as a monk, he pursued religious reforms and founded a new monastic order, Thammayut (Dhammayuttika Nikaya). Mongkut also pursued a Western education, studying languages and astronomy with sailors and missionaries. In 1851, King Rama III died. Since he didn’t name a successor and all his sons were born to concubines, Mongkut voluntarily renounced his monastic status and ascended the throne at age 47. Feeling the pressure of Western expansionism, he sought to establish friendly relations with Britain and France to protect his country from being forcefully colonized. During his reign, Rama IV embraced Western innovations and initiated technological and cultural modernization of Siam. Realizing the importance of European education, he hired an English woman named Anna Leonowens to teach his wives and children (this story became the inspiration for the Broadway musical The King and I and several films, which were at some point banned in Thailand). European-style education was also popularized by missionaries, who taught modern astronomy, geography, and other subjects. Mongkut also began to westernize the Siamese army and supported the publishing industry. Despite being a polygamist, Mongkut actually contributed to the improvement of women’s rights in Siam. He released some of his concubines so that they could choose their own husbands, banned forced marriages, and made it illegal to sell one’s wife to pay off a debt. King Rama IV ruled Thailand for more than 17 years. In August 1868, he and his eldest son Chulalongkorn got infected with malaria during an expedition to observe the solar eclipse at Wakor that Mongkut had predicted. The king died on October 1 and was succeeded by his son who made a full recovery. From 2011 to 2013, King Mongkut Day was celebrated on October 18 to commemorate the king’s birthday. However, it was too close to Chulalongkorn Day, celebrated on October 23, so it was decided to move it to October 1 (King Mongkut’s death anniversary). King Rama IV Memorial Day is marked with a state ceremony. Although it is an official holiday, it is not a non-working day unless it falls during a weekend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongkut

National Boyfriend Day is celebrated on October 3 every year . Many also choose to celebrate National Girlfriend Day which is on August 1 annually. More info: https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-boyfriend-day/ https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-girlfriends-day/

17/10: Ngày vì người nghèo Việt Nam: Lan tỏa tinh thần “tương thân, tương ái”

Very similar to EU flag 🇪🇺 Caricom Day, observed on July 3rd, is a significant celebration that brings together the countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in commemorating their unity and regional integration efforts. This special day serves as a reminder of the shared history, culture, and aspirations of the Caribbean nations. CARICOM, established in 1973, is an organization composed of 15 member states and 5 associate members, working towards promoting economic cooperation, sustainable development, and regional integration among its members. Caricom Day represents an opportunity for member countries to reflect on the progress made in advancing these goals and to reaffirm their commitment to collective action. The festivities on Caricom Day vary across the Caribbean region, with each country organizing its own events and activities. These may include cultural performances, exhibitions, sports competitions, conferences, and forums that highlight the achievements and challenges faced by the member states. Caricom Day is not only a time for celebration but also a moment for introspection and dialogue. It offers an occasion for governments, civil society organizations, and citizens to engage in discussions on key regional issues, including economic development, climate change, social justice, and regional security. The regional flag of CARICOM, often prominently displayed during Caricom Day celebrations, symbolizes the unity and shared aspirations of the member states. The flag features a circle of 14 five-pointed gold stars on a blue background, representing the member countries, along with a larger gold star at the center, symbolizing the collective strength and common purpose of the Caribbean nations. Caricom Day holds great significance for the Caribbean region as it underscores the importance of regional cooperation, solidarity, and integration. It serves as a reminder of the immense potential that lies in harnessing the collective efforts of the member states to address common challenges and pursue shared opportunities for growth and development. Members: Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬, Bahamas 🇧🇸, Barbados 🇧🇧, Belize 🇧🇿, Dominica 🇩🇲, Jamaica 🇯🇲, Grenada 🇬🇩, Guyana 🇬🇾, Haiti 🇭🇹, Montserrat 🇲🇸, Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨, Suriname 🇸🇷, Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. Associates: Anguilla 🇦🇮, Bermuda 🇧🇲, Cayman Islands 🇰🇾, British Virgin Islands 🇻🇬, Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨. Observers: Aruba 🇦🇼, Colombia 🇨🇴, Curacao 🇨🇼, Mexico 🇲🇽, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴, Sint Maarten 🇸🇽, Venezuela 🇻🇪. https://caricom.org/tag/caricom-day/ https://moha.gov.gy/caricom-day/ https://news.gov.dm/news/4464-dominica-joins-caricom-day-celebrations

In the United States, National Ice Cream Month is celebrated each year in July, and National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in July ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Ice_Cream_Month ), ( https://www.idfa.org/news-views/media-kits/ice-cream/july-is-national-ice-cream-month ). Ice cream lovers unite! I think we should commemorate this sweet event with a Slowly stamp. I think it would be "dairy" worth it!