In Bejing, at the end of November according to the results of the annual XI Chinese voting competition for the best foreign postage stamp, the souvenir sheet issued in 2011 “Historical and cultural heritage of Russia. Museum of Wooden Architecture and Folk Art “Malie Korely”” was awarded the special prize of the experts for the best print quality.
The competition was organized by the Chinese National association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, All-China Philatelic Federation and other organizations.
The event was attended by 38 countries. In accordance with the conditions of the competition, participants could submit one postage stamp and one souvenir sheet.
The winners in the categories “Best Design”, “Best Subject” and “Best Print Quality” were chosen by competent jury. More than 330 000 participants of online-voting selected “Best postage stamp” and “Best souvenir sheet”. Images of contesting stamps were placed on the pages of the top five Chinese philatelic magazines and two Internet sites.
The representatives of the diplomatic corps of the member countries of the competition took part in the festive award ceremony.
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