International Philatelists Look Forward to Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show
Philatelic PRESS RELEASE
The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, the 26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition, will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in October.
South Africa is affiliated to FIAP - The Federation of Inter Asian Philately. The show will be held from Wednesday, 27 October to Sunday, 31 October. This is the first international exhibition to be hosted by South Africa since the successful Ilsapex International in 1998, which was also held in Johannesburg (Midrand).
The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show is sponsored by the Philatelic Foundation of South Africa and the South African Post Office, and has the patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP). It is also recognised by the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP), the international governing body for world philately.
The stamp show will see members of the international philatelic community, drawn from some 45 countries, join South African philatelists and stamp enthusiasts over four days of philatelic activities. The entire ground floor of the Sandton International Convention Centre has been secured for the exhibition which will span some 5,800m2 (nearly 60,000square feet).
Philatelists can be a part of this historic and prestigious event by entering the competitive exhibition. Entries for the competitive exhibition close on 31 March 2010, and entry forms are available from http://www.joburg2010stampshow.co.za/.
"With a history spanning many, many years, philately is an intricate and diverse pursuit, and its significance will be highlighted and acknowledged with this coming event," says the Co Chairperson of Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show Mr Howard Green.
"The pride and fellowship of philately will be celebrated. A junction of expertise, experience and passion from all corners of the earth will set the benchmark for The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show."
Highlights include an exceptional Court of Honour featuring a selection of the Queen Elizabeth II collection, for which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has given personal approval. The selection will be brought to South Africa by the Keeper of the Royal Collection.
The official launch of the 8th definitive stamp series by South African Post Office is another highlight of this show.
Some 1,500 frames of competitive exhibits with over 20,000 pages of stamps and philatelic material are anticipated and frames will comply with the International Convention of 16 pages per frame. The Competitive Exhibition is set to be a major attraction and draw strong interest from a wide spectrum of local and international collectors and philatelists.
The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show will include a variety of special events and entertainment, which will be enjoyed by adults and children alike. A youth activation zone will appeal to new and young stamp collectors, inspiring and assisting them to embrace the hobby.
The presence of over 40 local and international dealers from the likes of Europe, USA and Australasia will provide a unique opportunity for trade for all collectors and budgets.
Concurrent to Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, the South African Post Office will also host a Conference for Managers of Philatelic Bureaus.
"The show is a platform which showcases the high standards of philately in our country to an audience of world-renowned philatelists and also creates awareness of philately amongst the general public," explains Johan van Wyk, Manger Philatelic Services of the Post Office. "It will also lead to a promotion of our country through its stamps, and strong participation from African countries will showcase the diversity, strength and growth within our continent."
African participant countries include South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Sudan.
Further afield, participating countries include Australia, Bahrain, China, Chinese Taipei, France, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Thailand, USA, UAE and Vietnam.
For more information about The Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, visit http://www.joburg2010stampshow.co.za/ or e-mail info@joburg2010stampshow.co.za
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