Celebrating Lunar New Year 2016

Celebrating Lunar New Year 2016

As the most important holiday of the year for many Asian communities around the world, Lunar New Year is celebrated with distinct traditions including giving flowers, potted plants, and bouquets as gifts. The red peony featured on this year’s stamp symbolizes richness and honor, making it a favorite Lunar New Year gift and decoration.

This year is the year of the monkey. Individuals born during the Year of the Monkey are said to be clever, wise, and honest. With their keen intellect and sociability, they can easily adapt to new situations.

First day of issue: February 5, 2016  Jamaica, NY

Art Director, Ethel Kessler

Illustrator, Kam Mak

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