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Temporary Exhibitions
Dragons, Treasures and Masterpieces
30 July 2008 to January 2009

Take an exciting journey through the rich cultural heritage
of China illustrated on stamps. Rare collections on display include the first official postage stamp of China from the
Qing Dynasty (1878 - 1911), and award-winning philatelic materials on the Cultural Revolution (1966 - 1976) from local philatelist Mr Charles Loong. View the museum's collection of contemporary stamps documenting UNESCO World Heritage Sites and various aspects of Chinese cultural heritage such
as classical literature, paintings and calligraphy, historical
relics and Beijing opera.


1975, Galloping Horses by Xu Bei Hong 1996, Great Wall of China

1967, Mao Zedong Our Great Teacher 1983, Female Role in Beijing  Opera - Sister Thirteen