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Sunday 8 May 2022

2333) "Tiritamme kasvatamine’" ("Doing a headstand") and the tapestry design "Siuru-lindu Kalevipojast" ("The Siuru bird from Kalevipoeg") Estonia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Omniva - (formerly Eesti Post - Estonian Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 05.05.2022:

2333) "Tiritamme kasvatamine’" ("Doing a headstand") and the tapestry design "Siuru-lindu Kalevipojast" ("The Siuru bird from Kalevipoeg") Estonia: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post - Estonian Post) has issued a set of two EUROPA Stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 05.05.2022:

About Europa 2022 - Stamps:

EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations. 

They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. 

EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.

Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. The theme for 2022 is "Stories and Myths"

More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:

EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.

EUROPA stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.

As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.

Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.

In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.

When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.

Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:

1993 - Contemporary Art

1994 - Great Discoveries

1995 - Peace and Freedom

1996 - Famous women

1997 - Tales and legends

1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations

1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks

2000 - Common Design. Tower of 6 stars

2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature

2002 - The Circus

2003 - Poster Art

2004 - Holidays

2005 - Gastronomy

2006 - Integration through the eyes of Young People

2007 - Scout Centenary

2008 - Writing Letters

2009 - Astronomy

2010 - Children Books

2011 - Forests - International Year of Forests

2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)

2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles 

2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments

2015 - Old Toys

2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design

2017 - Castles

2018 - Bridges

2019 - National Birds

2020 - Ancient Postal Routes

2021 - Endangered National Wildlife

2022 - Stories & Myths. 

About Europa 2022 - "Stories and Myths" Stamp  issued by  Eesti Post (Estonian Post):

 PostEurop stamp theme for 2022 is "Stories and Myths".

The EUROPA Stamps issued by Eesti Post (Estonian Post) feature the legends of Kalevipoeg:

Eesti Post (Estonian Post)  has issued on 05.05.2022, EUROPA stamps depicting a Legend from Estonian folklore .

The Legend/Myths - Background:

This year, the theme of the EUROPA stamp series is Stories and Myths. The stamps depict the painting ‘Tiritamme kasvatamine’ (‘Doing a headstand’) and the tapestry design ‘Siuru-lindu Kalevipojast’ (‘The Siuru bird from Kalevipoeg’) by the artist Oskar Kallis.

Kalevipoeg is a mythical hero in Estonian folklore, which contains many legends and stories about a mighty man named "Kalevipoeg".

The legends of Kalevipoeg, together with runic folk songs, were the subject for Friedrich Robert Faehlmann and Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald while preparing and writing the epic Kalevipoeg in the nineteenth century. 

Kalevipoeg is considered to be one of the most important works of Estonian literature, and its motifs have later been used by many artists, composers, and writers. The work also played an important role in the development of Estonian national self-awareness.

The EUROPA - 2022 Stamps:

The EUROPA - 2022 stamp of 1.90 Euro depicts the painting ‘Tiritamme kasvatamine’ (‘Doing a headstand’).

The EUROPA - 2022 Stamp of 1.90 Euro depicts the tapestry design ‘Siuru-lindu Kalevipojast’ (‘The Siuru bird from Kalevipoeg’) by the artist Oskar Kallis.

The First Day Cover (FDC) bears an image of the hero  folklore  Kalevipoeg at left bottom, while the postmark shows a stylised drawing of a oar driven sailing ship.

The special Postmark on the EUROPA - 2022 stamp issued shows the design in the centre. The Cancellation is of Tallinn Post Office and the date of Cancellation is - "05.05.2022".

The Sheetlet of 08 Stamps of each variant, with a coupon/label in the centre:



Technical Data:

Stamp Release date: 05.05.2022

Designer: Indrek Ilves

Printer: AS Vaba Maa

Process: Offset

Size: 30.00 mm x 37.00 mm

Stamp Values: €1.90 (x 2 stamps)







Links:

Links to posts on "Stories and Myths"" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2022:















Links to posts on "Endangered National Wildlife" on this Blog, the theme of PostEUROP "EUROPA -2021:


























Links to posts on "Ancient Postal Routes" on this Blog, the theme of PostEurop "EUROPA-2020":











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17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020
















Links to Posts on "European Year of Rail":



Some other posts on Estonia on this blog:




















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