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PLOVDIV PHILA 2019: Philatelic Academies and Federations met in Bulgaria
H.M. the King Simeon II of Bulgaria was very involved in the exhibition attending their main events accepting the invitation of Mr. Spas Panchev. Left photo, H.M. The King arriving to the exhibition. Right, this created a great expectation from the Media
Opening ceremony: Speech of Mr. Spas Panchev in presence of H.M. The King and other authorities
On Sunday 20th October, the curtain fall on the European Philatelic Exhibition “Plovdiv Phila 2019” held in Plovdiv (Bulgaria), the European city of culture 2019. The Philatelic Exhibition was organized by the Philatelic Federation of the Bulgarian Philatelic Societies with the European Philately Academies, under the Recognition of FEPA and Support of FIP.
Participated exhibits from 16 national federations: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Israel, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. Participated also two philatelic academies: Italy and Turkey. There were about 500 frames and 18 titles of philatelic literature.
Joint postmark of the special issue by H.M. King Simeon II of Bulgaria (in the middle), the Mayor of the city f Plovdiv, President and Director of Bulgarian Post and Mr. Spas Panchev
Was displayed the very special collection of Mr Idor Gatti. His collection of Bulgaria stamps, cancellations, very rare and unique items was displayed on 30 frames.
Left photo: During the event, Claudio Ernesto Manzati (right side) of Post Horn presented the Magazine to H.M. King Simeon of Bulgaria, who said words od appreciation for the quality of the magazine while Thomas Mathà (left side), President of the AIEP, the International Association of Philatelic Experts and co-founder of the Magazine of International Postal History awarded H.M.King Simeon of Bulgaria for his support to Philately. Right photo: Mr. Spas Panchev, H.M. The King and Mr. Bojan Bracic who represented FEPA as well as Slovenian Commissionner.
There were no jurors. Were awarded only the best National and the best International exhibits chosen by the national commissioners and some experts who were present.
Beside the exceptional mentioned exhibit of Mr Gatti there were two more Bulgarian exhibits of very high level, both already awarded with gold medals (Mr. Spas Panchev and Mr. Orlin Todorov).
Mr. Idor Gatti, winner of the Grand Prix National, Mr. Spas Panchev and Mr. Bojan Bracic
During the closing gala dinner, the names of the winners of the two Grand Prices were revealed: the National one for Bulgarian collections went to Mr. Idor Gatti while the International one to Mr. Vittorio Morani for his collection “Tuscany 1848-1866: Letter mail in, from and to Tuscany. Routes, Rates and Charges”.
Mr. Spas Panchev, Mr. Vittorio Morani winner of the Grand Prix International for his collection “Tuscany 1848-1866: Letter mail in, from and to Tuscany. Routes, Rates and Charges” and Mr. Yigal Nathaniel.
FEPA was represented by its Secretary General Mr. Bojan Bracic who made a speech greeting all presents and congratulating the organizers for such innovative and excellent exhibition.
Granted the FEPA Recognition to NORDIA 2021
The Nordia logo and the Market Square with the City Hall of Kuopio (Photo on the right Serra Vicente / City of Kuopio)
The FEPA Board has unanimously decided to grant the FEPA Recognition to the multinational exhibition “NORDIA 2021” as requested by the Finnish Federation.
NORDIA 2021 will be held in Kuopio, Finland, on March 12-14, 2021 organized by Kuopion Filatelistikerho (Philatelic Society of Kuopio) and the Finnish Philatelic Federation.
NORDIA 2021 exhibition is open to all collectors who are members of member societies of the National or Youth Federations of the Nordic countries (Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark). Members of the Scandinavian Collectors Club in USA, and the Estonian Philatelic Federation can also participate the exhibition.
Puijo tower at Kuopio (Photo Serra Vicente / City of Kuopio)
The size of the exhibition is about 800 frames in all competition classes including postcards and open philately. For the first time in the history of the Nordia exhibitions it will also have an experimental FDC class.
More information about the exhibition can soon be found at www.nordia2021.fi
Continental Philatelic Exhibition with FEPA Recognition to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Philatelic Society of Egypt (PSE)
General view of the Exhibition with the flags of the participant countries
September 2019 was a month of celebration among the Egyptian Philatelic community, from September 9th. to 15th. the Continental Philatelic Exhibition was held at the prestigious Gezira club in Cairo. The venue is a vintage landmark in the island of Zamalek that was established more than a century ago in downtown Cairo.
Left photo: Dr. Sherif Samra, President of the PSE, using the first postmark on the stamp issued for the occasion. Right photo: The Jury at work. Mr. Nicos Rangos and Mr. Atem Al Attar in front of the frames
Another reason for celebration is the 90th anniversary of the Philatelic Society of Egypt (PSE) for which a stamp was issued for the occasion and our sister society in London, the Egypt Study Circle (ESC) shared with us by having some of the members visiting Egypt for the occasion.
Also many ladies took part at the events of the 90th anniversary of the Philatelic Society of Egypt
For a week, Dr. Sherif Samra, President of the PSE was host to exhibitors from UK, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and of course Egypt who exhibited 200 frames of powerful material.
The jury, at the necessary paperwork. From left to Right: Dr. Kerdany, Mr. Rangos, Mr. Ramadan, Mr. Salam (President of the Jury), Dr. Aranaz, Dr. El-Etreby and Mr. Al Attar
The jury committee headed by Mr. Hani Salam, the Egyptian International Juror went for international FIP standards and it had international members; Mr. Nicos Rangos of Cyprus and Dr. Fernando Aranaz of Spain who both gave more weight for the event.
Very friendly get toghether and trips
It was not all philately of course, the guests enjoyed two day trips; one to the historical town of Rosetta at the mouth of the western branch of the Nile and which has the second largest collection of Islamic monuments after Cairo, and the second trip to the lovely city of Ismailia on the shores of the Suez Canal.
Dr. Sherif Samra presented the jurors with their medals and diplomas
Medals and awards of the Exhibition
Palmares dinner: Mr. Nicos Rangos, Mrs Aranaz, Dr. Fernando Aranaz
In the name of FEPA, Mr. Nicos Rangos presented to Dr. Sherif Samra with the Honorary FEPA Certificate for his “Extraordinary Contribution for the Development of Philately”
Dr. Sherif Samra with the FEPA Certificate
Hope to see you all in Egypt next time.
Dr. Sherif Samra