How can a flower embody the spirit of a nation? Yet, it is precisely because it does this so well, that the Vanda Miss Joaquim has firmly rooted itself in the Singaporean identity. Designated to bear the nation's pride upon its delicate fronds, the bloom has been a national symbol since 1981. We see ourselves reflected in it - vibrant, resilient and successful, making friends around the world.

Named for its creator, the first woman in the world to breed an orchid hybrid, this homegrown icon has blossomed in its role as an emblem of Singapore, and is as much beloved today as it was feted upon its debut.

This stamp issue is released to commemorate 125 years since the creation of the Vanda Miss Joaquim.