The much awaited World Stamp Championship 2004 in Singapore came to an end on 1 September 2004. The five-day event was a success, with about 120,000 visitors from Singapore and around the world.
The first World Stamp Champion has been crowned. He is Mr Surajit Gongvatana of Thailand.
The five days were packed with activities for collectors and the general public, from the young to the young at heart. Visitors enjoyed the wide selection of stamps from around the world, the informative Galleries and exhibits on stamps and subjects connected to stamps and the many interactive activities held throughout the event.
We bring you the highlights of the exciting five days through these pictures.
Photo captions:
- Opening ceremony graced by His Excellency Mr S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore and Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts.
- Mr Surajit Gongvatana of Thailand is the first World Stamp Champion.
- Stamp production demonstration at the "How Stamps Are Made" booth.
- Big crowd, long queue, one common goal - buying their favourite stamps.
- Stamp Mural at the Culture Gallery.
- The Court of Honour.
- Activities at the Nature Gallery.
- Taking a picture on the spot and have it printed onto stamps/postcard.
