HONG KONG 2004 STAMP EXPO - 30th January to 3 February
The Hong Kong 2004 Stamp Expo, the 17th Asian International Stamp Exhibition under FIAP patronage, was a full 5 days of excitement. A total of 234 exhibits were judged resulting in the award of 7 Large Gold, 11 Gold, 28 Large Vermeil, 40 Large Silver, 45 Silver, 28 Silver Bronze and 27 Bronze medals. The Grand prix National award went to Mr. Chen Shih Jen of Chinese Taipei for his "Empress Dowager Jubilee and its surcharges". The Grand Prix International went to Singapore's Yau Khai Weng for his "Federated Malay States" and last but not least, The Grand Prix D'Honneur went to Mr. Chirakiti Prakob of Thailand "Siam Classics".
KUALA LUMPUR STAMP SHOW 2004
The inaugural Kuala Lumpur Stamp Show in 2003 was a hit. More than 10,000 enthusiasts visited the show. The Organisers are pleased to announce teh staging of their 2004 event to be held from September 03-05, at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It will be held concurrently with the Kuala Lumpur International Money Fair, Kuala Lumpur Investment Fair and the Kuala Lumpur International Collectibles Fair, this 4-in-1 total investment show is themed "Celebrating the 600th Anniversary of Cheng Ho's First Voyage".
The National exhibition will be conducted in competitive classes under the following categories:
Traditional Philately, Astrophilately, Social Philately, Aerophilately, Postal History, Thematic Philately, One-Frame Exhibit, Revenue, Postal Statinery, Maximaphily.
TAIPEI 2005 STAMP EXHIBITION
The 18th Asian International Stamp Exhibition August 19-24, 2005
TAIPEI 2005 Stamp Exhibition is organized to expand and develop friendly relations and close cooperation among the FIAP members; and to promote every aspect of philately in the FIAP region. It as the patronage of the FIAP as the 18th Asian International Stamp Exhibition. It will be held at the Taipei World Trade Centre Exhibition Hall from August 19-24, 2005. 1500 frames of non-competitive and competitive exhibits will be on display. Competitive exhibits are opened to philatelists who belong to FIAP member federations. participation of non-competitive exhibits is by invitation of the Organising Committee.
International Congress on Philatelic Expertising
50 Years A.I.E.P. 1954-2004 International Philatelic Exhibition (Salon) by Wolfgang Hellrigl

During the past 5 decades some 300 of the world's leading experts became members of the A.I.E.P. (International Association of Philatelic Experts). Today's 117 members of the Association represent 36 different countries. they are generally recognized in their special fields, and many of them are well known as collectors, students and authors. We will be celebrating the anniversary of our Association in the city where it was founded on October 10, 1954, viz, Merano-Meran, Italy. In order to make this event more than just a Society celebration, we are organizing an International Congress on Philatelic Expertising. Renowned speakers will give a picture of the present situation, practice and problems of expertising, from different point of view, and their papers will be followed by discussions. All interested philatelists are invited to participate.
Further details on the A.I.E.P. - members, areas of sepcialization, statues - may be taken from www.aiep.net

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