14 July 2024

names and medals

 

Not many Chinese stamps have any English on them, but this one clearly states the [proud?] anniversary!

China is competing in 33 events to add to their 635 medal count of their 12th summer games.  That Communist Party has invested well in their athletes (though how humanely, is up for debate).

Taiwan, or Chinese Taipei, as it is known at the Games, will be competing in 15 events to add to their 36 medal count. None will involve jellyfish.  This one with the long, long tentacles, is a Lion's Mane. Taiwan does not get to compete under their own name or their own flag.
Albania is one of only five European countries who have never medalled at the Olympics.  This bellflower is deceptively delicate looking - it is a highly invasive plant where I live.  Very pretty though.  This summer they will have 5 competitors for wrestling, shooting, and athletics.  They never use their own Albanian name of Shqiperia for their country.

from one extreme to another in the eastern hemisphere for Sunday Stamps

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9 comments:

  1. Mail Adventures14.7.24

    Interesting stamps and facts. For Chinese stamps, sometimes it is not easy to know what they relate to.

    Eastern tales, here.

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  2. violet s14.7.24

    I know! It's so frustrating (and with this one, a quick google search would have explained all, without the English)

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  3. Joy14.7.24

    Appearing as Albania does have the award of appearing at the beginning of the march of the teams. Greece of course always comes in first but they must follow. I'll now have to watch out for them.
    In your stamp identification quest this is my go to site for Chinese stamps, you can search by theme or date
    My eastern hemisphere is title

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  4. Mail Adventures14.7.24

    I use that site for Chinese stamps, too. Very useful!

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  5. In the Company of Me14.7.24

    The Chinese one is so bold and graphic. The Beijing ceremony in 2008 was incredible, wasn't it? Taiwan's situation is interesting, and I hope they can compete under their full name and flag someday. Here's to Albania's 5 competitors bringing home some medals this year!

    Speaking of participation, my country is also sending a team – 22 athletes, small in comparison to China! On a funny note, I actually saw something online saying the Philippines is in the Northern Hemisphere, which had me confused for a sec.

    Pinoy Comics Superheroes on Stamps

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  6. viridian14.7.24

    I found appropriate stamps! They are here:
    https://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com/2024/07/sunday-stamps-eastern-hemisphere.html

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  7. Lisa14.7.24

    I like the jellyfish one. I don't think I've seen a jellyfish stamp before, now I'll have to check!

    Mine:

    https://lisasgardenadventureinoregon.blogspot.com/2024/07/sunday-stamps-july-14-2024.html

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  8. violet s14.7.24

    Thanks, Joy. I've bookmarked that site.

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  9. marina14.7.24

    I always liked the communist symbol of the communist party! The jellyfish stamp is amazing.

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