The United Nations is blending tradition with diplomacy! Its Postal Administration just launched special edition stamps to celebrate the Lunar New Year, spotlighting 2024 as the Year of the Loong (often called the Dragon in Western zodiacs). The vibrant designs debuted Friday at the UN Headquarters in New York, attracting collectors and culture buffs alike. 🎨
This marks the 11th consecutive year the UN has released Lunar New Year stamps, but 2024’s Loong-themed edition is turning heads. The mythical creature symbolizes strength, luck, and transformation in Chinese culture—fitting for a year many hope will bring global renewal. 🌏
Psst… While the stamps are *technically* for postage, we won’t judge if you frame them instead. Just saying. 😉
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UN Postal Administration commemorative stamps mark Year of the Loong
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