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Philatelic exhibition BELGAUMPEX-2013 begins at Mahveer Bhavan

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The Belgaum division of the Postal department has Organsied ‘BELGAUMPEX-2013′ a district-level philatelic exhibition for three days from February 8 at Mahaveer Bhavan Hindwadi.
A special cover on Belgaum fort was unveiled today.Belgaum BELGAUMPEX

99 frames have been exhibited which include noted Participants like Sri Kadekudi, Sri Bellary, Sri Pai, Sri Chougule.

Variety of stamps: collection on feline family i.e. cat family particularly on cats, Collection on flora and fauna [plants & animals] of various countries, Award winning collection on Gandhiji, Collection on air planes & warships, Collection on transport, Collection of man setting foot on moon, Collection on stars and galaxies.

Rarest stamps: the first stamp issued in 1854

Approximate no. of stamps on display: 12000

Youngest participant Sanvi Vantmuri, 28.03.2008

Oldest participant: Victor Dsouza 08.11.1948

 

Feb 9:

1030 a.m. Release of special cover with Belgaum Sarees

1130 a.m. Quiz

5 p.m. Cultural event

Feb 10:

3 p.m. Magic Show

5 p.m. Release of special cover with Krantiveer Sangolli Rayana

Exhibition will be open for all from 10.30 am to 7.30 p.m. For Three days. 

 

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