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eng2-014-2 Autographed postcard by the last Macao gavernor Rocha Vieira (Sold) |
As a philatelist, I have been attentive for seeking a
suitable chance. On Mar.19,1999 Portugal President Jerge Sampaio visited
Macao and held a meeting with China vice premier Qian Qishen on questions
of calm transition and hand over and take over of political power of Macao.
Macao governor attended the meeting. After meeting, President Sampaio
published a speech,he said:" Ensuring the smooth transition of Macao
is a common goal for Portugal and China and one which both countries should
feel proud of, and it will made the relations of countries further strengthen".
Thus declared Portugal enlightened and collaborating position about Macao
problem. Especially that final governor Rocha Vieira is a friendly personage
who give play to positive action in return process. Therefore I produced
a idea for ask their autograph. |
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Above：1999.3.20. Portugal President Jerge
Sampaio visited Macao and held a meeting with China vice premier Qian
Qishen PEOPLE DAILY |
1999.3.19. CHINA DAILY. Left,Rocha
Vieira. Middle, Sampaio. Right, QianQishen |
On Apr.13,1987, China and Portugal signed " A joint declaration on Macao". China post issued JP-10 commemorative stamped postcard. The Apr.13,1987 is 12th anniversary of published this declaration, also is last one commemorating day before Macao return. I decide to use this opportunity for ask autograph of President Sampaio and Governor Rocha Vieira (Since it is hand over and take over of power, except a exultation heart of China one side, it is necessary to explore and record the superstratum personage heart of other side of hand over of power).
First should seek that JP-10 postcard. Because its issued date is very early, so it is more difficulty. Just as well, I sought them in my collect.( 2 pieces for 1 set, just every person with 1 piece). Then is stamp, I chosen a " Macaumiao" stamp( 1997-20,4-1 ). Its picture is same with the postcard, so this postcard could be considered a " Special maxim card ". I sent 2 postcards on time on Apr.13,2000 to President Sampaio and Governor Rocha Vieira. Below is a JP10(2-1) postcard for Rocha Vieirs, Other postcard JP10(2-2) is to President Sampaio, because original postcard don't be returned, so don't be published here. |
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Above：The JP-10 postcard for asking autograph
148x100mm |
The content of the postcard is below: (See eng2-014-3)
" Respected Governor, General Rocha Vieira, Excuse
me boldly write to you and I can't use the Portuguese. I am a Chinese
retired employee of Sinopec Jinling petrochem corp. in Nanjing, as well
as a philatelist for many years. Today ( Apr.13) is 12th anniversary of
Sino-Portuguese joint declaration on Macao officially signed. Macao will
complete handover of power on Dec 20 this year. As the 127th,128th Macao
governor, you have made a important contribution for smooth transition.
Just as President Jorge Sampaio said:" Ensuring the smooth transition
of Macao is a common goal for Portugal and China and one which both countries
should feel proud of" In order to remember these historical events
in a philatelic form, so that to leave a precious historical information
for 30 million Chinese philatelists and peoples of both countries, I earnest
hope you could autograph this commemorative postcard ( issued on Apr 13,1987)
at your leisure inside of busy government affairs and mail it back to
me , as a perpetual historical treasure. Sincerely looking forward to
your kind help. With best regards" |
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Small knowledge (Do you know?)
About Macao
1. About Macao and
JP10 commemorative
stamped card. The total area of Macao is 17.5 square kilometer. Population is about
350 thousands. Macao is Chinese territory from of old. It was gradually
occupied by Portugal since 16 century. China and
Portugal signed " A joint declaration on Macao" on
Apr.13,1987, declare P.R. China will recover to perform dominion in
Macao on Dec.20,1999. In order to commemorate this important event,
China post issued JP-10 commemorative stamped postcard,2
pieces for 1 set. Issued quantity is 600 thousands sets, face value
is 94 cents ( 0.94 yuan RMB). The card is year after year upvaluation,
tiptop reached 230 yuan RMB ( about is 30 USD) n 1997, later fall after
rise to 60 yuan RMB.
2. A bout "Macaomiao". The "Macaomiao" was build in 1448 ( MING dynasty). It located
in Southeast of Macao. There is the Queen of heaven is consecrated in
the "Macaomiao", It is a convoy Nereus of mental view of fisherman
and voyagers. The burning incense is continuation and ceaseless. It
is said that Portuguese arrival "Aomen" in those years, they
ask dweller the denomination in the locality. The dweller misconstrue
and think that they ask the "Macaomiao" so answer it is "Maoco".
Portuguese translate into "Macau"( Portugal language). Thus
It become the place name of "Macao".
3. About Rocha Vierera
. He is Portuguese 127th and 128 th Governor in Macao, also is last
Governor. Portuguese independent figure. He is a General on active duty.
He lives through his infancy in Africa following his parents. He returned
Lisboa at teenager years old and attends school in a military institute.
He ever taken up the post of the vice dean of Portuguese national defence
institute, a delegate in "North Atlantic Treaty organization",
a chief of the general staff of Portuguese three armed services....
He ever taken up the post of a chief of staff of Macao region and a
head of a department of Macao government in 1973-1975. He taken up the
post of 127th and 128th Governor of Macao since 1991. He ever time after
time visited China and made important contribution for smooth transition
of handover and takeover of Macao power. He said in a epigraph for a
Chinese magazine " The world knowledge": "
I can't help deep missing for Macao in the transitive period is about
to finish " (See eng2-014-3)
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