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First Day Cover text for Heartwarming (28 December 2007)

Heartwarming stamps carry congratulatory messages, making them perfect tokens of goodwill. While the themes of "Love and Care" and "Celebrations" have run through all issues, this issue introduces felt appliqué to lend a warm and soft touch to these stamps. A simple design blends a myriad of colours with delightful stitch patterns to highlight the subject of each stamp. "Love and Care" is represented by affectionate birds and cosy slippers – symbols of romantic love and family bonds, while "Celebrations" features Chinese firecrackers and attractive presents to evoke a festive mood.

These Heartwarming stamps bear a "Local Mail Postage" or "Air Mail Postage" marking instead of value indicators. The "Local Mail Postage" stamps are valid on local mail items weighing not more than 30 grams (valued at $1.40) and the "Air Mail Postage" stamps can be used for sending airmail items weighing 20 grams or less (valued at $3).

This set of Heartwarming stamps is a direct sequel to the previous issues released by Hongkong Post in 2003 and 2006，which were warmly received by collectors and the general public alike. Once again, the Heartwarming Stamps Customised Service is available to add a personal touch to the stamps. Photos or messages of excitement, affection and happiness or news to share can be tagged to these stamps, making them precious mementos of blissful moments.