Year of the Dragon

On February 10  at the  Bendery Historical and Local History Museum presentation and special cancellation of  new  set of stamps “Year of the Green Dragon” were held.

The coming year will be ruled by the Green Wood Dragon, the fifth of the 12 animals of the Eastern calendar. The New Year according to the Eastern calendar will begin on February 10  2024 and will last until January 28  2025. The dragon is the most prosperous symbol of the entire eastern horoscope. It  is the only mythical and most powerful animal  in it. The dragon is able to control rain and wind, influence the harvest and bring peace  and prosperity to the world.

The set is printed in both perforated and imperforated versions.

The edition of the perforated  set  is 4800 pcs. (600 sheets each)

The edition of the imperforated  set  is 800 pcs. (100 sheets each)

The serial number of  these set according to the catalog of postage stamps of the PMR is No. 1284.

Artist A.V. Lavrentieva.

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