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This stamp issue captures the distinct spirits of Kampong Lorong Buangkok and Pulau Ubin’s Kampong Sungei Durian through a charmingly quirky lens. Each design offers a whimsical glimpse into a vanishing way of life, illustrating the tightly huddled zinc-roofed houses and the sun-drenched, nature-reclaimed dwellings. Through these artistic windows, these stamps rekindle the warmth and simplicity of our shared heritage, serving as a nostalgic bridge that transports us to a gentler era beautifully preserved in every tiny, intricate detail.

KAMPONG SUNGEI DURIAN IN PULAU UBIN

Humanity’s perpetual fascination with celestial objects and phenomena had already evolved into a science in ancient Mesopotamia. From there, astronomy grew from recording the stars and tracking their movements to applying mathematics, physics and chemistry principles to explain their origins.

Singapore's industrialisation programme has reached a stage where it has become necessary to expand her exports to keep pace with her economic expansion and growth. There is also a need to continue to attract investment that will bring in industries with higher technological content besides encouraging existing industries to upgrade the present level of skills.

Man has always been fascinated by the night sky. Cultures around the world have depended on stars to mark the seasons and for navigation. In joining the dots between sun, stars, planets and earth and invoking their supposed powers, astrology was shaped. The science of astronomy followed, blazing with technological advances that have heightened our understanding and imagination.

Singapore will host the 8th ASEAN Para Games, a history in the making as it will be the first time Singapore hosts the ASEAN Para Games and a multi-sports events for the persons with disabilities of this scale. There will be 15 sports in the 8th ASEAN Para Games, which more than just a competition of fitness, it is also a display of the power of sports to strengthen character, uplift the spirits, and bond the community. The ASEAN Para Games will serve as a platform for enhancing inclusiveness, encouraging all people to embrace sports, as well as promoting ASEAN solidarity.

The William Farquhar's unique collection of Natural History Drawings consists of 477 drawings that he had commissioned and compiled during his years as Commandant and Resident of Melaka from 1803 - 1818. He was the Commandant and Resident of Singapore from 1819 - 1823.

As a small island not naturally endowed with an abundance of water or land, Singapore has been able to overcome its water challenges in the last 40 years, and turn its vulnerability into a strategic asset.

Enamoured by the stars above us, we have long sought to find a connection with them. The idea that our fates are somehow linked to the constellations that share our universe has been held since time immemorial.

The diversity of cultures in Singapore means there is always a festival around the corner. Among these are those that celebrate new starts, whether calendar or spiritual refreshes. New Year's Day or Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa or Deepavali - family and friends make the effort to gather and mark the event. The rituals may vary but there are also customs that bind us together. That in itself is something to celebrate. This set of Festival stamps features essence of the celebration of new starts among the different cultures in Singapore.

On 26 February 1994, the Agreement on the Joint Development of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) was signed by Chinese Vice Premier Li Lanqing and Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew in Beijing. It marked the birth of the joint development of Suzhou Industrial Park between the two governments.

Singapore is proud to be the host for the 20th World Orchid Conference (WOC). The 20th WOC, "Where New and Old World Orchids Meet" will be held at Marina Bay.

The Chinese calendar is based on five cycles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements - Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. Each year features one of the 12 animal signs, and the year of 2022 is that of the Water Tiger.