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HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo (17th Asian International Stamp Exhibition)

I. General Data

1	Show date:	30 Jan - 3 Feb 2004 (Fri - Tue)
2	Expo theme:	Tourism
3	Opening hours:	30 Jan 2004 - 10:30am to 6:30pm (last admission) 31 Jan, 1 and 2 Feb 2004 - 9:30am to 6:30pm (last admission) 3 Feb 2004 - 9:30am to 4:00pm (last admission)
4	Admission:	Free
5	Location:	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
6	Booth size:	12 sq.m(3mx4m), completely equipped with basic facilities
7	Organizer:	Hongkong Post
8	Co-organizers:	Hong Kong Philatelic Society China Philatelic Association Tsim Sha Tsui Philatelic Club
9	Patron:	The Hon. Henry TANG, GBS, JP - Financial Secretary
10	Philatelic Ambassador:	Miss Kelly CHEN
11	Official Banker:	Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
12	Official Carrier:	Cathay Pacific Airway Limited
13	Official Radio Station:	Metro Broadcast Company Limited
14	Contact:	Secretariat Office Hong Kong 2004 Organizing Committee Hongkong Post Room 1701, 17/F, ING Tower 308-320 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2921 6111 and Fax: (852) 2581 1293 e-mail: ellen_siu@hkpo.gov.hk Web Site: http://www.hongkong2004stampexpo.com Web Site: http://www.hongkongpost.com

II. Commemorative Products for HK2004

A. Stamp Sheetlets

A series of stamp sheetlets with the theme on "Tourism" which is related to Hong Kong

	Description	Date of Issue
1	HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo Tourism Series No.1: Nightlife	8 Apr 2003
2	HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo Tourism Series No.2: Green Hong Kong	14 Oct 2003
3	HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo Tourism Series No.3: Gourmet Kitchen	30 Jan 2004
4	HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo Tourism Series No.4: Chinese New Year Parade	31 Jan 2004
5	HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo Tourism Series No.5: Shopping Fun	1 Feb 2004
6	HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo Tourism Series No.6: Hong Kong - Live it, Love it!	2 Feb 2004

On opening and last day

	Description	Date of Issue
7	Flip-flop Stamp Sheetlet to Commemorate the Opening of the HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo	30 Jan 2004
8	Hong Kong Attractions	3 Feb 2004

B. Joint Folder Pack

	Description	Date of Issue
9	Hong Kong Attractions	3 Feb 2004

C. Two Brand-new packs are issued to commemorate the first time to accept coin and banknote dealers

	Description	Date of Issue
10	Commemorative Collection of "HONG KONG 2004" Stamp Sheetlet and Banknote	30 Jan 2004
11	Prestige Collection of "HONG KONG 2004" Stamp Sheetlets and Banknotes	2 Feb 2004

D. Expo Catalogue

III. Exhibits at HK2004

Over 1000 frames of Non-Competitive Class and Competitive Class exhibits displaying at Expo venue.

IV. Theme Day during Stamp Expo Period

Date	Theme
30 Jan 2004 (Fri)	Hong Kong 2004 Day
31 Jan 2004 (Sat)	Tourism Day
1 Feb 2004 (Sun)	Family Day
2 Feb 2004 (Mon)	International Friendship Day
3 Feb 2004 (Tue)	Collector Day

V. Fringe Programs

A. Holding various ceremonies to commemorate HONG KONG 2004 stamp Expo

Opening Ceremony, Stamp / Stamp Sheetlets Issuing Ceremonies, Partnership with other supporting organizations and etc.

B. Stamp designers autograph session

C. Youth Corner

D. Philately Marketing Symposium

E. Guided Tour to Court of Honour

F. Display of precious coins, banknotes and stamps which are borrowed from Hong Kong Museum of History

G. And many others......