Stamp Requests

How about creating a Christmas-themed set of stamps? (6 designs or maybe more?) Main ideas: – Christmas tree – Christmas carols – Gifts – Nativity scene – Holiday sweets – Christmas wreath – Christmas star ... A collection like this would beautifully capture the warmth, spirit, and traditions of Christmas. Let’s bring more festivity into our mail — who wouldn’t love receiving letters decorated with stamps full of holiday magic? Support the idea and help make these stamps a reality!

In 2016, puppetry became part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in both Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It remains an inseparable part of the countries’ theatrical and literary traditions. The first references to puppeteers performing in Slovakia date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The original puppetry repertoire, which had its roots in imported European models, underwent a process of folklorization very early in the Slovak environment. It gradually became enriched not only with specific local linguistic and thematic elements, but also with its own typology of characters and artistic conception of the puppets. World Puppetry Day is March 21. The idea came from the puppet theater artist Javad Zolfaghari from Iran. In 2000 at the XVIII Congress of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette, (UNIMA) in Magdeburg, he made the proposal for discussion. https://slovakia.travel/kam-ist/pamiatky-unesco https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A1bkarstvo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Puppetry_Day https://www.unima.org/en/projects-and-achievements/world-puppetry-day/

A Catalan (region of Spain) tradition in festivals where people dressed up as devils carry fireworks and people run in between them, with a drum band. Sometimes there are also dragon figures and other beasts. Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Correfoc A stamp that could be made from this is a demon carrying a pitchfork with fire coming out of it, kind of like in this image I found.

Every Italian regions have a typical custom or a particular dishes, it would be nice to have one stamp for every region.

On January 24th, Bolivia celebrates Alasitas, a unique and vibrant festival. This event is a miniature world of dreams, where people purchase tiny replicas of items they desire for the year ahead. Alasitas is rooted in indigenous Andean traditions and reflects the importance of abundance and prosperity. During the festivities, markets are filled with intricate miniatures, representing everything from money to homes, cars, and even diplomas. People believe that by buying these miniatures and offering them to the Ekeko, the god of abundance, their wishes will come true. This joyful celebration embodies Bolivia's rich cultural heritage and the enduring belief in the power of dreams and aspirations. It's a time when hope and optimism fill the air, making Alasitas a truly enchanting experience for all who participate.

Las Fallas is a traditional celebration held annually in commemoration of Saint Joseph in the city of Valencia, Spain. The five main days celebrated are from 15 to 19 March, while the Mascletà, a pyrotechnic spectacle of firecracker detonation and fireworks display, takes place every day from 1 to 19 March. The term Fallas refers to both the celebration and the monuments burnt during the celebration. A number of towns in the Valencian Community have similar celebrations inspired by the original Las Fallas de València celebration and the festival was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage of humanity list on 30 November 2016. That's the reason I think this tradition deserve a stamp in Slowly. Thank you.

It is the traditional Indian greeting. please refer here to read more... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste According to the Indologist Stephen Phillips, the terms "te and tvam" are an informal, familiar form of "you" in Sanskrit, and it is typically not used for unfamiliar adults. It is reserved for someone familiar, intimate, divine or a child.[16][17] By using the dative form of tvam in the greeting Namas-te, there is an embedded secondary, metaphorical sense in the word. This is the basis of the pragmatic meaning of Namas-te, that is "salutations to the (divine) child (in your heart)", states Phillips.[16] There are other popular meanings like - The divine within me bows to divine within you. Here is an image reference. Please try to make it look modern and cooler. https://in.pinterest.com/pin/165859198771462102/ Thanks guys L

Elcano Day, celebrated on September 6 in the Basque Country of Spain, honors the legacy of Juan Sebastián Elcano, a renowned Basque explorer and navigator. Elcano is best known for completing the first circumnavigation of the globe after the death of Ferdinand Magellan during the expedition. This significant achievement marked a milestone in maritime history and showcased the spirit of exploration and adventure. On Elcano Day, the Basque people commemorate his remarkable journey and celebrate their seafaring heritage. Festivities include cultural events, exhibitions, music performances, and reenactments of historical moments. It is a time for the community to come together and pay tribute to Elcano's courage, determination, and contribution to global exploration.

A very traditional way in Thailand to sell and convey products to customers. River has a big role for Thai people's lives in the past. Now, It is a good experience for everyone to enjoy.

La Patum is a traditional festivity from a town called Berga, north Barcelona, whose origin dates back to the Middle Ages, and has remained the same as it is today for centuries. Inscribed in 2008 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, originally proclaimed in 2005, it takes place every year between late May and June, during the week of Corpus Christi. The "Tabal" (its representative medieval drum), the well-known "Plens" (local demons with fireworks tied to their costumes), or even the Eagle, are some of the most popular and representative characters of this celebration, among other troups and figures. https://www.lapatum.cat/ https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/patum-of-berga-00156?RL=00156 https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patum_de_Berga https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patum_de_Berga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjYSesTXRRg