Singapore is an island city state which gained independence from Britain in 1963 by joining Malaysia but later, in 1965, separated and formed its own state. For the first few years of independence, stamps in Singapore were interchangeable with Malaya. This sword dance stamp was in the first set of definitives issued in 1968. They were hand painted in photogravure and portrayed traditional dances of the three main ethnic groups.
D for Dance
This looks quite fearsome, but love the colours.
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ReplyDeleteThe colours on this stamp are quite surprising.
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that stamp looks so powerful! I can even hear some accompanying music in my head!
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I think one would not have to get too close to the dancers:) My dancers here
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting choice for a first set of definitives.
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I like the unusual compination of colours!
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