An international philatelic forum organized by the association of the postal operators of Europe PostEurop took place on the 5th and 6th September in Luxembourg, with the participation of the Head of Philately Department of HayPost Shushan Aleksanyan and the designer David Dovlatyan. The representatives of HayPost held productive meetings with representatives of postal services of the member states of PostEurop, producers of philatelic items, they studied the latest tendencies of the field, had an experience exchange, as well as presented the Armenian stamps as symbols of our rich history and culture. Shushan Aleksanyan mentioned: «Within PostEurop, HayPost is known as a leader of original stamps. Special attention was paid to the embroidered stamp dedicated to the topic “Armenian rugs”. New, even more interesting projects are expected later on. We are going to continue the innovations in the Armenian philately».Let us add that PostEurop is the association of postal operators of Europe which has been active since 1993, with 55 member states. Every two years the Association holds a philatelic forum during which the member states exchange experience.

HayPost took part in an international philatelic forum

On July 21st, 2023, one-sided postcard with 1 stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 100th Anniversary of Suren Safaryan” has been put into circulation. The postage stamp of the postcard depicts the painting “Self-portrait” of the prominent Armenian painter, People's Artist of the Armenian SSR and the President of the Artists’ Union of Armenia from 1969 to 1982 Suren Safaryan (1923-1988). The bottom left corner of the postcard depicts Suren Safaryan’s painting “Sayat-Nova” (1963). The postcard also depicts the inscriptions “100TH ANNIVERSARY” and “Armenian painter” written in Armenian and English languages. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Prominent Armenians. 100th Anniversary of Suren Safaryan

On June 20th, 2023, a souvenir sheet with one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “850th Anniversary of the death of Saint Nerses Shnorhali” has been put into circulation. The postage stamp of the souvenir sheet with the nominal value of 380 AMD depicts the great medieval thinker, poet, theologian and the Catholicos of All Armenians Nerses Shnorhali (Nerses IV Clayetsi).The souvenir sheet depicts the view of Rumkale fortress as well as the inscriptions “H.H. NERSES IV CLAYETSI” and “CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS” and “Rumkale” in Armenian and English languages. The bottom right part of the souvenir sheet depicts the logo of UNESCO as the 850th Anniversary of the death of Nerses Shnorhali is included in the UNESCO 2022-2023 calendar commemorating historic events&nbsp;and&nbsp;anniversaries&nbsp;of&nbsp;eminent personalities.

850th Anniversary of the death of Saint Nerses Shnorhali

On June 16th, 2023, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 100th Anniversary of Ghukas Chubaryan” has been put into circulation. The postage stamp with the nominal value of 320 AMD depicts the prominent Armenian sculptor, People's Artist of the Armenian SSR Ghukas Chubaryan (1923-2009) creating the statue of Mesrop Mashtots. The postage stamp also depicts number “100” which symbolizes 100th Anniversary of Ghukas Chubaryan as well as the inscription “Ghukas Chubaryan” in Armenian and English languages.&nbsp;

Prominent Armenians. 100th Anniversary of Ghukas Chubaryan

On June 08th, 2023, a souvenir sheet with one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Armenian Films” has been put into circulation.The postage stamp of the souvenir sheet with the nominal value of 800 AMD depicts the episode from the Armenian film “Saroyan Brothers” (directors - Khoren Abrahamyan, Arkady Hayrapetyan), which was screened in 1968.The souvenir sheet depicts the film’s art director Frunze Dovlatyan on the film set, who also features one of the film’s main characters (“Hayk”).The souvenir sheet also depicts the inscriptions “SAROYAN BROTHERS” and “ARMENIAN FILMS” in Armenian and English languages.&nbsp;

Armenian Films

On April 17th, 2023, a one-sided postcard with 1 stamp dedicated to the theme “150th Anniversary of Jurgis Baltrušaitis” has been put into circulation.The postage stamp of the postcard depicts the Lithuanian diplomat, poet and translator Jurgis Baltrušaitis (1873-1944).The bottom left corner of the postcard depicts the pages from the books of Jurgis Baltrušaitis as well as the inscriptions “150TH ANNIVERSARY”, “JURGIS BALTRUŠAITIS” and “LITHUANIAN POET AND DIPLOMAT” written in Armenian and English languages.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jurgis Baltrušaitis wrote a comprehensive overview about Armenian literature from ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century for the Lithuanian "Encyclopedia" as well as he translated poems of Alexander Tsaturyan and Vahan Tekeyan.

150th Anniversary of Jurgis Baltrušaitis

On February 28th, 2023, two postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Armenia-Slovakia Joint Issue” have been put into circulation.Each postage stamp has a nominal value of 400 AMD. One of the postage stamps depicts the Tatev Monastery (IX c.), an exceptional example of the Armenian architecture and one of the ancient spiritual centers, located in Syunik Region, and the other postage stamp depicts the Church of Saint George (IX c.), located in Nitrianska Blatnica in Slovakia.&nbsp;

Armenia-Slovakia Joint Issue

On December 2nd, 2022, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022” has been put into circulation. The postage stamp with the nominal value of 400 AMD depicts the symbol of the "Junior Eurovision 2022" Song Contest - a spinning top decorated with the Armenian traditional patterns. This type of spinning top is typical to the Armenian culture.The postage stamp also depicts the slogan of the “Junior Eurovision 2022” “SPIN THE MAGIC” as well as the inscriptions “JUNIOR EUROVISION” in Armenian and English languages.It should be mentioned that Armenia first participated in the "Junior Eurovision" Song Contest in 2007. Armenia won twice at the "Junior Eurovision" Song Contest. In 2010, Vladimir Arzumanyan brought victory to Armenia with his song "Mama", and in 2021 Maléna was declared the winner of the Song Contest with her song “Qami, Qami".

Junior Eurovision 2022

On November 25th, 2022 a special postcard, dedicated to the Philatelic Exhibition has been cancelled with a special postmark within the framework of the Philatelic Exhibition dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of “Philanum” arranged by the Armenian Association of Philatelists. The print run of the postcard is 500 pcs. The front side of the postcard depicts the inscriptions “Philatelic Exhibition dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of “Philanum”” and “Yerevan 14-18.11.2022” in Armenian and English languages. The upper right corner of the postcard depicts the logotype of the Armenian Association of Philatelists.The backside of the postcard depicts the postage stamp sheets of Armenian as well as the inscriptions “100TH ANNIVERSARY” and “PHILANUM” in Armenian and English languages.

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Armenia-Slovakia Joint Issue

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