For all Chinese in the world in the 20th century, if you
ask him what national great event is most proud
and self-satisfied ? Without question, most all
will be blurt out:" Hongkong and Macau returned
to the embrace of motherland". China post occur for the first time to issued 2
gold foil souvenir sheet(above), recorded this history that is stirring
and shining through the ages.
I haven't any friend in the Macau. But it is exceeding
my expectations that I received 2 registered letters from Macau within
1 week after Macau returned on Dec.20,1999. I took a tumble after I carefulness
watch, these are 2 special unable getting again
entire covers that is sent by my German philatelic friend entrusted
his Macau friend. one is a Macau's "Last day
cover" stuck the " Macau review" stamps issued by
Macau post that is in Portugal jurisdiction on Dec.19,1999; other one
is a Macau's " First day cover " stuck the " The established Commemoration of Macau especially administrative
region" stamps issued by Macau post that is in P.R.China jurisdiction
on Dec.20,1999 (See below). Oh! Transferring of government, Smooth and
steady transition, Changing heaven and sun, passing of hours of the night!
I am not only one very happy for these rare cover, but it is making me
to sigh with emotion that a ordinary German old man such pays attention
to distant Chinese affair and such understands a heart emotion in this
moment and this place of a ordinary Chinese and philatelist and their
culture demand from this reason. Dear friend, I will forever treasure
up your deep feeling and kindness. |