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Special stamps of Niulang & Zhinu issued in China's Henan Province
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Updated: 2010-12-22

Special stamps of Niulang & Zhinu issued in China's Henan Province

People take photos during the stamp issue ceremony in Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 16, 2010. A set of special stamps, featuring the myth of love story between Niulang, a mortal orphan cowherd, and weaving maid Zhinv, a heavenly being, were issued here on Monday, which is the day of Qixi, the traditional Chinese Valentine's day. The origins of Qixi festival based on the traditional Chinese myth of Niulang and Zhinu. (Xinhua/Zhao Peng)

Special stamps of Niulang & Zhinu issued in China's Henan Province

Photo taken on Aug. 16 shows the newly-issued stamps in Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province. A set of special stamps, featuring the myth of love story between Niulang, a mortal orphan cowherd, and weaving maid Zhinu, a heavenly being, were issued here on Monday, which is the day of Qixi, the traditional Chinese Valentine's day. The origins of Qixi festival based on the traditional Chinese myth of Niulang and Zhinu. (Xinhua/Zhao Peng)

Special stamps of Niulang & Zhinu issued in China's Henan Province

Photo taken on Aug. 16 shows the newly-issued stamps in Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province. A set of special stamps, featuring the myth of love story between Niulang, a mortal orphan cowherd, and weaving maid Zhinu, a heavenly being, were issued here on Monday, which is the day of Qixi, the traditional Chinese Valentine's day. The origins of Qixi festival based on the traditional Chinese myth of Niulang and Zhinu. (Xinhua/Zhao Peng)

Special stamps of Niulang & Zhinu issued in China's Henan Province

Photo taken on Aug. 16 shows the newly-issued stamps in Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province. A set of special stamps, featuring the myth of love story between Niulang, a mortal orphan cowherd, and weaving maid Zhinu, a heavenly being, were issued here on Monday, which is the day of Qixi, the traditional Chinese Valentine's day. The origins of Qixi festival based on the traditional Chinese myth of Niulang and Zhinu. (Xinhua/Zhao Peng)

 

 
 
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