Media

The “Centenary of The University of Hong Kong” Special Stamps release today

15 Sep 2011

 

2011 marks the 100^th anniversary of the University of Hong Kong. Hongkong Post issues a set of commemorative stamps with the theme "Centenary of The University of Hong Kong" to mark this historic occasion. The stamps are released for sale together with associated philatelic products today (September 15) at post offices. Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong and Mr Eddie Mak, Acting Postmaster General officiated at the Stamp Issuing Ceremony in Loke Yew Hall today (September 15).

A group of 40 primary school students also attended the issuing ceremony. The students wrote down their messages of love and care to their families and friends on postcards and posted them to the pop up posting box in Loke Yew Hall.  

The commemorative stamps show images of the Main Building - a revered heritage building located on the university campus - as well as some historical items, each of which has a special place in the journey over time of this celebrated academic institution.

Stamps preview: http://100.hku.hk/download/hku_booklet_final.pdf

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Polo Leung, Development & Alumni Affairs Office on 2241-5677.

Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (Left)and Mr Eddie Mak, Acting Postmaster General (right) officiates at the Stamp Issuing Ceremony of “Centenary of The University of Hong Kong” today in Loke Yew Hall.	Professor Lap-Chee Tsui posts a HKU postcard to the pop up letter box in Loke Yew Hall.
40 primary school students attend the ceremony and write their own postcards. They take a group photo will Professor Lap-Chee Tsui.