On the occasion of XXXI Olympiad, 2016 Rio Olympic Games an exhibition on Sports and Olympic through philately is organized at Bengaluru GPO with the support of Postal Directorate.
All members and track in viewers of this blog are requested to please visit the exhibition and see some old and new postal definitive as well as commemorative postal stamps released by the department. Also pay the visit to postshopee at first floor and buy some useful materials to your family members, friends and for office use. Collection of stamps is philately and philately is a king of hobby.
Philately is a delightful hobby that sharpens and satisfies one’s aesthetic tastes. While expanding knowledge of and interaction with the world one gets to know interesting details of politics, history, prominent personalities, national and international events, geography, flora and fauna, agriculture, science, monuments, soldiers, warriors, scientists, arms and ammunition, modes of transport etc. This process of learning becomes more delightful through visuals and brief write-ups. In addition, philately cultivates a meticulous and focused attention to detail. It also helps in making friends across boundaries and age-barriers.
Venue:
Bengaluru GPO, Bangaluru 560001
Dates: 5th to 21st August 2016
Timing: 10 AM to 5 PM. (Including Saturday & Sunday)
