43rd WorldSkills Competition, São Paulo

 

Date of Issue : 3 February 2015

The 43rd WorldSkills Competition will take place at Anhembi Parque, São Paulo, Brazil from 11 to 16 August 2015. The stamp’s width is unusual and seems to be quite big in size.

The Commemorative Stamp of WorldSkills São Paulo 2015 was launched on 3rd February 2015.

Brazil Post  released a special stamp marking the WorldSkills Competition. The stamp will surprise the philatelists by its width.

Held every two years, the WorldSkills Competition is the world’s largest professional education event. Competitors from over 60 countries and regions in the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Pacific and Africa simulate challenges of professions that must be met within international standards of quality. They demonstrate individual and collective technical skills to perform specific tasks for each of the professional skills.

Throughout its 64 year history, the Competition brings together qualified young people from around the world who share their experiences of their professions. They represent the best students selected in local, national and regional skills competitions for professional education.

SKILLS

This is the list of Skills that will be conducted at the 43rd WorldSkills International Competition in São Paulo, Brazil, 2015.

• Skills 1 - 46 are Official Skills
• Skills D1 - D4 are Demonstration Skills

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

01 - Polymechanics and Automation

03 - Manufacturing Team Challenge

04 - Mechatronics

05 - Mechanical Engineering Design - CAD

06 - CNC Turning

07 - CNC Milling

10 - Welding

16 - Electronics

19 - Industrial Control

23 - Mobile Robotics

42 - Construction Metal Work

43 - Plastic Die Engineering

45 - Prototype Modelling

46 - Sheet Metal Technology

D3 - Industrial Mechanics Millwright

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

02 - Information Network Cabling

09 - IT Software Solutions for Business

11 - Print Media Technology

17 - Web Design

39 - IT Network Systems Administration

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

08 - Architectural Stonemasonry

12 - Wall and Floor Tiling

15 - Plumbing and Heating

18 - Electrical Installations

20 - Bricklaying

21 - Plastering and Drywall Systems

22 - Painting and Decorating

24 - Cabinetmaking

25 - Joinery

26 - Carpentry

37 - Landscape Gardening

38 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

D1 - Concrete Construction Work

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

13 - Autobody Repair

14 - Aircraft Maintenance

33 - Automobile Technology

36 - Car Painting

D4 - Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

CREATIVE ARTS AND FASHION

27 - Jewellery

28 - Floristry

31 - Fashion Technology

40 - Graphic Design Technology

44 - Visual Merchandising and Window Dressing

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL SERVICES

29 - Hairdressing

30 - Beauty Therapy

32 - Pâtisserie and Confectionery

34 - Cooking

35 - Restaurant Service

41 - Health and Social Care

D2 – Bakery

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KOTAPEX - 2015

DAV School , Kota 30^th Jan to 1^st Feb 2015 – A Report

4th Kota District level Philatelic Exhibition , Kotapex 2015 was held at DAV school , Kota from 30^th Jan to 1^st Feb 2015 . The exhibition was held under Southern Rajasthan Postal Region by SSP Office Kota city at excellent school venue which obviously bought good number of students as visitors. This will go a long way in promoting and encouraging philately as a hobby in Rajasthan, especially in southern region of the state.

A special cover was released by Chief Postmaster General Rajasthan Circle Lt Col D K S Chouhan on 30^th Jan 2015, the  death anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi . The cover features Plaque placed at Kota where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were spread . Cancellation read his last words ‘ Hey Ram’.

 

Another cover was released on 31^st Feb depicting Surya Mandir situated at Jhalawar. Cancellation looked stylized Sun. Seen in news clipping from left to right are Mr Rajesh Paharia , Sh Jeetendra Gupta PMG Southern Region , Mr Dinesh Sharma , Director (Vigilance) and Mr S R Bhati SSP Kota City releasing special cover.

34 Exhibits were displayed comprising of 6 invitee in 97 Frames.  1^st prize in seniors was won by Shubham Lodha on his exhibit of Stamp Papers of Tonk State and 1^st Prize in juniors was won by Aakanshi Dandona on her exhibit of Children's Day.

: Rajesh Paharia - Jaipur

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Stamp Design Competition by India Post

 

Theme : Women Empowerment

“Independence Day 2015” - Stamp Design Competition by India Post

Department of Posts is holding a “Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition”. The theme of the competition is Women Empowerment.The Terms and Conditions to participate in the competition are as follows:

i. Entries are invited for ‘Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Competition’ . The participants are to make an original design on this subject (should not be copy of picture painted by someone else).

ii. Any citizen of India can participate in this contest. The design could be in ink, water colour, oil colour or any other medium (computer printed/printout will not be allowed). The design submitted should be such that can be depicted on the stamps in a visually appealing manner so as to be of interest to philatelic collectors.

iii. Participants are free to use drawing paper, art paper or any other type of white paper of A4 Size.

iv. The following particulars should be written legibly on the reverse of the design:

1. Name of the participant*
2. Age*
3. Gender*
4. Nationality*
5. Full and complete residential address with Pin code
6. Phone/Mobile Number*
7. E-Mail ID (if available)
* It is compulsory to provide the information.

v. An undertaking stating that ‘The artwork submitted is original and no copyright issues are involved’ should be sent along with the entry. In case of any legal dispute related to copyright issue, Department of Posts will not be liable for the same.

vi. The design should be sent without being folded, through “Speed Post” only, in A4 size envelope. The participants should mention “Independence Day 2015 – Stamp Design Contest” on the envelope in which the drawing is sent.

vii. The prize winning designs will be considered for use on stamps and other philatelic material. The prize money will be as follows:

First prize: Rs. 10,000/-
Second prize: Rs. 6,000/-
Third prize: Rs. 4,000/-

viii. The entries should reach on the following address by 31.03.2015.The entries received after the last date of receipt will not be entertained.

ADG (Philately)

Room No. 108(B),

Dak Bhawan, Parliament Street,

New Delhi - 110001.

2015 - Chinese Year of the Sheep

Isle of Man

 

 

The new stamps from Isle of Man celebrate the Chinese Year of the Sheep and in recognition of Isle of Man presence at the 2015 China International Collection Expo (CICE) in Beijing.The Post Office is proud to have worked in cooperation with the Isle of Man Chinese Association to present the first miniature sheet of 2015, a celebration of the Chinese Year of the Sheep.

The year 2015 is going to be an exciting time. The sheep is the eighth sign in the Chinese astrological calendar, and “eight” is traditionally believed to be a lucky number. The number is also considered to attribute peace and prosperity.

Those under the sheep in the Chinese zodiac could be born in 1955, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027. It is believed that people, who fall under this sign experience happiness in other people’s happiness, are pure in nature, fashionable, well-mannered and sophisticated. The Year of the Sheep dates are between February 19, 2015 and February 7, 2016.

This unique collectible miniature sheet has been designed by artists Ms Du Xiaoxiao and Mr Guo Zhenshan. The design strikes a balance between traditional and modern art and includes bold, vibrant coloured images of sheep with floral patterns, in addition to Chinese lanterns and calligraphy. The sheet also incorporates the lucky colours of this horoscope red, green and purple.

Stamps from Philippines

Date of Issue : 24 November 2014

MANILA - The Philippine Postal Corp. (Philpost) has launched its 2015 Year of the Goat special stamp to welcome the New Year.

Although the official start of the Year of the Goat coincides with the Chinese New Year, Philpost In a news release said it released the stamps as early as November 24, 2014.The two-design stamp features the colorful image of the goat’s head sold at P10 per piece and the whole image of the goat worth P30 each.

Philpost circulated 55,000 copies of the stamp and are now available in post offices and shops across the country.The New Year Stamps comes with a greeting “Manigong Bagong Taon” while the P30 stamp bears the English translation “Happy New Year.” At the bottom of the stamps are Chinese characters and the words “2015 Year of the Goat.”

The special stamps measures 40mm x 30 mm, and will be sold until supply runs out.  Jose Antonio Jayme is the layout artist and the stamp was printed in imported unwatermarked paper by security printer Amstar Co. Inc.

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2015 is the year of the green wooden goat. The goat or sheep is the eighth animal to heed Buddha’s call. It is believed that those born in a goat year are creative, intelligent, dependable, and calm.

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Stamp on Spanish language

 

 

Date of Issue : 5 June 2014

Spanish Post issued a commemorative stamp in promotion of Spanish language on 5th June 2014. Spanish Post, Correos is involved in promoting the Marca España and has issued this stamp dedicated to the ‘Ñ’ of the Spanish language with all the features of the series: ‘Ñ’ as a watermark, the distinctive colours of Marca España and the incorporation of a vignette into the design. The stamps also display the spines of two of the most famous BOOKS written in the Spanish language, Don Quijote by Cervantes, and The Time of the Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa.

The strongest heritage Spain has, and the one most internationally widespread today, is the Spanish language, which is growing every day in all its many forms: as a native language, a studied language, as a vehicle of cultural diffusion, as an international language of communication second only to English and also as the language of intercontinental economic exchanges.

It is the second most used language in the world, after Chinese, with some 456 million native speakers. It is clear that this continued growth – Spanish is now the third most used language on the Internet – stems not only from the interest which the Hispanic culture inspires in the rest of the world, with its long history and a wide range of literature which has brought forth a significant number of Nobel laureates and recipients of the Prince of Asturias and Cervantes awards. It is also down to the important role being forged by economic and working relations between the Hispanic sphere and the rest of the world. It could be said that the Spanish language is the country’s foremost industry.

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News from Philippines

ASEAN stamp design competition introduced by PHLPost

 

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launches a nationwide stamp-designing contest with the hope that the country’s entry will be chosen as the official stamp design to welcome the “ASEAN Economic Community” on 2015.

Three entries from the contest shall be chosen and winners will receive PhP5,000 as first prize; PhP3,000 as secondprize; and PhP2,000 as third prize. PHLPost shall send the first prize winning design to Thailand as the Philippine Official Entry to the “Joint Issue of ASEAN Community Commemorative Stamp.” The prize for best design is USD1,000 while the prize for best postmark design is USD500.

“This contest aims to realize the commitment of member-countries to issue a set of joint stamps themed ‘One Vision, One Identity, One Community’,” says Postmaster General Josie Dela Cruz.

The contest, which will run until September 15, 2014, is open to high school and college students, artists, and other interested parties. Entries must be made on a white illustration board sized 18 inches by 18 inches. Rendering should be by pastel on paper or canvass, oil, or acrylic. Computer-generated artwork and photographs will not be allowed. A brief narrative interpretation should accompany submitted entries.

Entries will be judged based on originality, relevance to the contest’s theme, visual impact, and artistic method.

Entries may only be submitted via Domestic Express Mail Service or Express Pouch Service addressed to the ASEAN Community Commemorative Stamp Design Contest, Philippine Postal Corporation, Post Shop, Philately and Museum Division, 3rd Floor, Manila CPO Building, 1000 Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila.

Interested participants are enjoined to contact the Special Project Officer, Post Shop, Philately and Museum Division at +632-527-0132 or +632-527-0108.

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