1412) "International LGBTQ Pride Day", Spain: The LGBTQ Pride Day Flag (Rainbow Flag) depicted on the first ever stamp issued : Date of Stamp issued: 15.06.2020:

1412) "International LGBTQ Pride Day", Spain: The LGBTQ Pride Day Flag (Rainbow Flag) depicted on the first ever stamp issued : Date of Stamp issued: 15.06.2020:

For the first time ever, a postage stamp featuring the LGTBQ Pride Day Flag has been issued.

The famous Rainbow Flag originated in San Francisco. It was designed by Gilbert Baker, an artist and gar rights activist at the end of the 1970s.

The original design had eight colours - pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue and purple.

There are various interpretations about the meaning of the colours in the flag. Some people associate each one with a sexual orientation, but Baker thought otherwise. He gave the following interprwtations to the eight colours:

pink - sexuality

red - life

orange - health

yellow - sunlight 

green - nature

turquoise - magic and art

blue - serenity

purple - spirit

In Spain, during the 1960s and beginning of the 1970s, the Pasaje Begona in Torremolinos, without intending to, became the cradle of LGBTQ community's rights and freedoms.

The attraction of Torremolinos was not just its beaches and the glamour of its hotels, parties and nightclubs, but also its atmosphere of freedom, diversity and the avante garde (meaning "advance guard").  In particular, Pasaje Begona evolved into an absolute landmark of freedom and respect for diversity. In this way, the LGBTQ community began, little by little, to gain rights.

On 24.06.1971, a huge police raid on Pasaje Begona involved a turning point for the movement. There were astronomical fines, arrests, premises were closed and the tourists who were there were even deported to their countries of origin.

Having been declared the "Birthplace of Rights anf Freedoms" by the Andalusian Parliament d by theLower House of arliament, the enclave is being restored and promoted as a historical memory site and as a tourist and cultural attraction for Torremolinos, Andalusia and Spain.

The Postage Stamp issued by Correos Espana  (Spanish Post):

 The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled "LGTBI. PASAJE BEGONA (TORREMOLINOS). CUNA DE LOS DERECHOS LGBTI".

The special cancellation Handstamp/Postmark is titled "TORREOLINOS". The cancellation is dated - "15.06.2020".

The Postage Stamp of 1.00 Euro issued by Correps Espana (Spanish Post). It is titled "PASAJE BEGONA (TORREMILINOS). CUNA LOS DERECHOS LGBTI".

Technical Details:

Stamp issue date: 15.06.2020

Process: Offset

Stamp Size: 40.9 mm x 28.8 mm

Stamp value: 1.00 Euro

Interesting links to posts on Portugal and Spanish Coins and postage stamps on this blog:

 1) Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: the creator of Don Quixote: Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of his death by issue of two coins in the denomination of 200 Euros (Gold) and 10 Euros (Silver) by the Royal Spanish Mint - Real Casa de la Moneda in 2016

 2) Comprehensive history of the Dollar illustrated on a Kilo coin minted by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (FNMT) in association with the Real Casa de la Moneda on 29.05.2017 

3) Treasures of the Spanish Museums: Fifth Part of the Series: Paintings from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum depicted on coins released on 07.06.2017

4) Old Town of Avila, Spain: A UNESCO World Heritage Site featured on a 2 Euro Proof Coin by the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre Real Casa de la Moneda" (FNMT-RCM- "National Coinage & Stamp Factory - The Royal Spanish Mint)

5) History of Navigation (or "Historia de la Navigacion"): 2nd issue: A set of four coins brought out by the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre Real Casa de la Moneda" (FNMT-RCM):: 02/2019

6) Spanish Renaissance: 200 Euro (4 Escudo) Gold and Silver 10 Euro (8 Reales) Collector Coins: "Europa Coin Programme" or the "Eurostar Coin Programme" depicted on Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Casa Real de la Moneda: Issue date: 27.05.2019

7) 500th Anniversary of the "First Circum-navigational Voyage" by Magalhaes - El Cano (Magellan - El Cano) Expedition: Portugal-Spain Joint Philatelic Issue: Stamp issue date: 12.09.2019

8) "The Firebird", Principality of Andorra (Principat d' Andorra), Spain: A 0.70 Euro postage Stamp dedicated to the Russian community in Andorra: Stamp issue date: 30.10.2019

9) "Nacional Museo del Prado", Spain: Celebrating the Bicentenary milestone (1819-2019): Commemorative Silver Coins of 30 Euros issued by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Casa Real de la Moneda on 20.11.2019: Coins minted by the Madrid Mint

10) Machu Picchu: "Wonders of the Modern World". A 1.35 Euro Stamp brought out by Correos Post, (Spanish Post) on 15.09.2017

11) Petra, Jordan: "Wonders of the Modern World Stamp Series" begun in 2015: A Stamp issued by Correos Post (Spanish Post) of the tariff value of "C" Class: Stamp issue date: 14.01.2020

12) The New Silk Road: A Joint issue of a two stamp set of 1.50 Euros each by Spain (Correos Post) and China: Stamps issue date: 01.07.2019

13) Charming Towns, Spain : For the past five years, Correos (Spanish Post) has issued Stamps and Postcards on four beautiful Spanish villages as old-fashioned accordion-style postcards: Date of PostCards/Stamp set issue: 30.03.2020

14) "International LGBTQ Pride Day", Spain: The LGBTQ Pride Day Flag (Rainbow Flag) depicted on the first ever stamp issued: Date of Stamp issued: 15.06.2020

For more interesting posts on Coins and stamps of Portugal, please visit the following links:

1) India-Portugal: Joint Stamp issue: A set of two Commemorative Stamps in the denominations of 2500 Paise or Rs.25/- and 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 07.01.2017

2) Did you Know Series (15): A visit to Fort St. George Museum, Chennai (Part III): i) Indo-Danish Coins ii) Indo-Dutch Coins iii) Indo-French Coins iv) Indo-Portuguese Coins

3) "Four Leaf Clover": Endangered Flora Species: A Silver Proof 5 Euro Coin and a Brilliant Uncirculated Cupro-Nickel Coin issued by the Impresa Nacional Casa de Moneda (INCA) in September 2018

4) 500th Anniversary of the "First Circum-navigational Voyage" by Magalhaes - El Cano (Magellan - El Cano) Expedition: Portugal-Spain Joint Philatelic Issue: Stamp issue date: 12.09.2019

5) "The Joker", Portugal: Portugal Post has issued a set of four stamps featuring "The Joker"character of DC Comics, who is an archenemy of the "Batman": Date of Stamp issue: 31.03.2020

6) Portuguese Numismatics (1st Group): A set of four Stamps in the values of N20g, A20g, E20g and 120g issued by CTT Correios (Portuguese Post) in partnership with INCM ("Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (the "Portuguese Mint & Official Printing Office") depicting coins from various periods of history: Date od Stamp set issue: 22.04.2020

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