On January 5th, the launch event for the special stamp titled Bingwu Year was held in Guangzhou. Issued by China Post, the set includes two stamps. The first, titled "Galloping Toward a Grand Vision," features a red horse galloping above auspicious clouds, symbolizing the theme of "leaping into a new era." The second, titled "Myriad Steeds Bring Blessings," depicts three running steeds complemented by traditional auspicious patterns, conveying collective progress and an unbroken flow of good fortune.

For the first time since China Post began issuing zodiac stamps in 1980, the design for this issue broke with professional barriers by opening design submissions to the public and recruiting citizen reviewers to help select the final designs, marking a breakthrough in the creative process for zodiac stamp design.

To support China's "Greater Bay Area" (GBA) Initiative, the personalized stamp centered around the "Hong Kong Jockey Club Conghua Racecourse" was officially released. Focusing on the theme of "culture, tourism, and horse culture," the stamp creatively blends Conghua's unique natural scenery with gallant horses, highlighting the collaborative strength of both regions in building a "Guangzhou-Hong Kong Equine Industry Economic Circle" and advancing the development of the equine industry within the GBA.

The zodiac stamp launch event has entered its 12th year since it was first held in Guangzhou. Every January 5th, it brings together citizens and philatelic enthusiasts to witness this grand occasion, and has become an indispensable part of Guangzhou's cultural life. The annual zodiac philatelic products have also become treasured collectibles for Chinese New Year blessings and as tokens of appreciation.

From now on, citizens can purchase zodiac philatelic products at post offices throughout Guangzhou. More information about the Bingwu Year special stamps and related themed events is available via the official WeChat accounts "Weiyoutong," "Guangzhou Post," and "Guangzhou Philatelic," or by calling the hotline at 11185 for inquiries.

马年邮票来了！《丙午年》特种邮票广州首发

1月5日，《丙午年》特种邮票首发活动在广州举行。该邮票由中国邮政发行，共两枚。第一枚“驰跃宏图”展现红马腾跃于祥云之上，寓意“腾跃新时代”；第二枚“万骏臻福”描绘三马奔腾，辅以传统吉祥纹样，寓意共同奋进与福运连绵。

本次生肖邮票图稿是中国邮政自1980年发行生肖邮票以来，首次打破专业壁垒，面向全民征集图稿，并公开招募大众评审评选图稿，标志着生肖邮票设计模式迎来突破。

为了助力大湾区战略落地，《香港赛马会从化马场个性化邮票》正式发行。该邮票聚焦“文旅+马文化”，将从化得天独厚的自然风光和骏马巧妙融合，彰显两地共建“穗港马产业经济圈”的协同力量，助力大湾区马产业经济圈建设。

生肖邮票首发活动自在广州举办以来，至今已步入第十二个年头。每年1月5日，都会如期与广大市民和集邮爱好者相聚，共同见证这一盛事，已然成为广州市民文化生活中不可或缺的一部分。每年的生肖邮品也成为市民新年祈福、感恩馈赠的绝佳藏品。

即日起，市民可前往广州各大邮局购买生肖邮品，更多《丙午年》邮票及主题活动可通过“微邮筒”“广州邮政”“广州邮政集邮” 等官方微信号，或拨打11185热线咨询了解。

文、图｜记者 杭莹
译 | 郑奕玲
审 | 林佳岱