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Hong Kong Disneyland and
the Hongkong Post today jointly announced the launch of the "Golden Celebration Stamp & Pin Commemorative Set" to celebrate
the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney theme parks.
The Postmaster General, Mr. Allan CHIANG, announced that Hongkong Post will
sell this commemorative set on behalf of Hong Kong Disneyland at 39 Philatelic
Offices from 17 July 2004 to 31 December or while stock lasts.
The set features a specially designed pin symbolizing the golden new era for
Disney theme parks issued in by Hong Kong Disneyland, and collectible stamps
highlighting the growth of Mickey Mouse over the past 75 years. The set will also
be available for purchase in Disney stores in Hong Kong beginning July 17.
"We are delighted to be cooperating again with Hongkong Post to offer this
commemorative set which portrays some of the very special moments from the
past 50 years of Disney magic," commented Roy Tan Hardy, Vice President of
Marketing and Sales for Hong Kong Disneyland. "Hong Kong Disneyland will
mark the beginning of the next 50 years; and we look forward to bringing the
magic and world-class family entertainment that has enthralled hundreds of
millions of guests from around the world to Hong Kong and the Asia region."
The commemorative set comes on the heels of an announcement by Hong Kong
Disneyland of an extraordinary global celebration of Disneyland's golden jubilee,
called the Happiest Homecoming On Earth. The Happiest Homecoming On Earth
will be the first time that all the Disney theme parks around the world join together
to mark a milestone, and will feature the biggest launch of new attractions and
entertainment in Disney history.
Each Hong Kong Disneyland Golden Celebration Stamp & Pin Commemorative
Set will contain:
· One Heartwarming Stamps Mini-pane (Care & Love) carrying various classic
Mickey Mouse icons of different stages next to the 16 stamps in local mail postage
· One Disneyland Golden Celebration Souvenir Cover affixed with a Heartwarming
mint stamp (Care and Love) in local postage which is paired up with a Mickey
Mouse icon, and cancelled with the datestamp of GPO-13 dated 17 July 2004
· One Golden Hong Kong Disneyland Lapel Pin
· One Miniature Collector's Photo Album (excluding stamps)
The Hong Kong Disneyland Golden Celebration Stamp & Pin Commemorative Set
will cost HK$120. Each customer will be limited to 5 sets. |
