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Mushrooms! At Chinese they symbolize longevity, immortality
and persistence. Usually they are represented together with cranes and bats, as
a symbol of long and happy life. Some people of Africa and Siberia see symbols
of human soul in mushrooms, and in Mexico the sacred mushroom designates
knowledge and enlightenment. In mythology of Slavs mushrooms are intermediate
between animals and plants, and their origin contacts a meal of mythological
beings.
On Saturday, November 17, 2012, in Bendery city the
company "Marka Pridnestrovya" holds presentation and the First Day cancellation
of the new postage issue - a set of 4 values and Block “Transnistria Mushrooms”. The stamps are printed in 2 types
of sheets: in 4 mini sheets of 8 values and in collective sheetlet of 2 sets
with texts on margins. Edition of each sheetlet and block is 600 copies. Artist is Boris Ogly. On stamps are presented the following
types of the edible mushrooms growing in Transnistria: aspen mushroom, mushroom
umbrella, plyutey cervine, polish mushroom and autumn honey agaric.
Which sign to collectors is submitted by publishers of this
issue? Probably a hint that to owners of Transnistrian stamps longevity and the
good luck, new knowledge and an enlightenment is prepared. And it can veil the
message: be defined are you Person or Plant! And differently you will
become Mushroom.
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