The stamp begins its journey for 2017 in one of the most beautiful cities of Romania – Iasi – an important cultural and historical heritage, where nearly 159 years ago appeared the first Romanian postage stamp, the famous Bull’s Head. Thus, the first postage stamp issue of the year is dedicated to a true jewel […]
The culture of each nation is strongly influenced by its specific traditional customs. The beauty, originality and richness of our traditions are often a combination between farming reality and sacred forms. New Year customs bring another proof that Romanians are committed, faithful, optimistic and full of creativity. Holidays often gather expressions from bygone times which
Meeting any of the famous actors you loved and admired at the theatre or in the movies are unforgettable moments that you always remember and talk about with emotion. Because they, the actors, not just have a particular job, but are creators of art, they are the heroes who have conquered us forever by their
Postage stamps start caroling early and announcing the Nativity of the Saviour Jesus Christ, reason for celebration and joy. This feast with a fixed date on the 25th of December, traditionally called Christmas, represents for Christians around the world, the moment of calm and glamor, hope and spiritual rebirth for all those who believe in
A world free of poverty, improving the conditions of living and boosting shared prosperity for the poorest 40% of the population, this is the assumed mission of the World Bank Group (WBG), the leading international organization that provides financial and technical assistance to countries around the world. Romania’s partnership with the World Bank Group traces
“I think I was born with the steering wheel in hand”. (King Michael I) Engines – whether there were cars, motorcycles or airplanes – were for His Majesty, King Michael I, both a hobby and a way to cope with the tensions and pressures of everyday life, a passion that has emerged since childhood and
Romfilatelia’s latest project brings to the public’s attention an interesting and original topic, corkscrews, presented through the passion of collecting, in a special graphic illustration. The hobby of collecting is special, and includes, among others things, emotion, enthusiasm, and especially consistency. The world’s largest collection of corkscrews covers these aspects, is located in Bucharest and
South of the Carpathians, between Olt and Danube rivers, lies Greater Wallachia, a historical region of Romania, known also as Muntenia, which together with Oltenia (Lesser Wallachia), forms Wallachia. The birth of the Romanian province is believed to be the battle of Posada in 1330, when Wallachians, led by Prince Basarab I, were victorious against
“The best way we can predict the future is to create it.” USA President Abraham Lincoln In the neighbourhood of Bucharest, in South-West, over four centuries ago, there was some fertile land, which is said to have belonged to Michael the Brave. A few generations later the land came into the possession of the famous
One of man’s most beautiful dreams has always been to fly. With a rich past in aeronautics, Romanians are renowned as being among the world’s pioneers in this field, as they have contributed greatly to the development of flight by means heavier than air. As 2016 is marked by several important anniversaries in aviation, Romfilatelia
