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This beaded cover was used to decorate a table known as the choon tok, in the wedding chamber, where a Peranakan bride and groom partake in their first meal together. It is made up of over a million small glass beads, some faceted. A variety of birds, insects, and flowers native to Asia, Europe, and South America are set against a turquoise ground, a popular shade in Peranakan needlework from Penang. Roses are also common because of their resemblance to peonies, a traditional symbol of wealth, honour, and love.

Collectors will see the release of the fourth issue of the Singapore ’95 Orchids Series both in Singapore and in Hongkong. The Singapore Philatelic Bureau will be tying the release of this issue with the Hongkong ’94 Stamp Exhibition which it will be participating in. Hongkong ’94 is a four-day exhibition to be held in the British colony from 18 to 21 Feb 94.

Butterflies of Singapore and Sweden

For the people of the six member countries of ASEAN, 1992 is a special year. For the millions of visitors who will be visiting the ASEAN countries, 1992 will be equally memorable. They would find the "World's Only 6-in-1 Tropical Paradise" all geared up to welcome them.

Year 2002 is the year of the Horse, the seventh zodiac animal in the cycle. It is said that the year of the Horse will be lively and high-spirited, when decisions and projects will be incorporated at high speed and efficiency.

The colours of nature

1990 marks the 150th year of the first postage stamp ever printed. This issue is a tribute to man's ingenious invention of this small gum-backed paper that has played no small part in transforming the world into what it is today.

Explore Singapore Through The Years postcard exhibition celebrating 150 years of postcards with rare collections and heritage scenes.

The focus of this issue is on edible local fruits. It is a subject all of us are familiar with, fruits being part of our everyday diet. It is therefore very exciting to see something so ordinary, something which we see almost everyday, depicted on stamps.

Discover Philatelic Store @ Fullerton featuring Singapore stamps, collectibles, gifting options and exclusive datestamp experiences.

Despite Singapore's modern skyline and urban landscape, there is still an abundance of flora and fauna in our midst.

Discover Singpex '93, Singapore’s national stamp exhibition celebrating philately with a special focus on ASEAN youth collections and collectors.