New stamps celebrate the saranggola and Negros Occidental’s Pintaflores Fest

Kite-flying, one of Filipinos' favorite hobbies, is celebrated in the second quarter topical stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Corp.

PHLPost said the stamps feature the “Saranggola,” which are usually made of bamboo sticks and plastic bags.

“The [PHLPost] has issued its newest stamps showing the traditional motif of the popular “Saranggola”, depicting the rich artistic culture of the Philippines,” Postmaster General Josefina dela Cruz said.

According to PHLPost, this series of stamps will have 10 designs, with the kites "in upward position flying across white clouds and blue skies with the word 'Pilipinas' in the background."

The special stamps cost P10 each, with only 120,000 copies printed.

Pintaflores stamps mark San Carlos City's 55th anniversary

The colorful Pintaflores Festival will highlight the commemorative stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Corp. to mark the 55th anniversary of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental.

"Every month of November, the city celebrates the Pintaflores festival that culminates in a fascinating street dancing competition participated by floral-painted dancers donned in colorful, ethnic-inspired costumes. It also showcases the folk tale of Princess Nabingka and the flowers," it said.

San Carlos became a city on July 1, 1960, PHLPost noted.

It said the city's former name “Nabingkalan” stemmed from “Nabingka” - a beautiful daughter of the Negrito chieftain who settled in the area that ruled the village in early part of 17th century.

The special commemorative stamps will be sold at P10 each. Only 104,000 copies were printed. — Joel Locsin/BM, GMA News