On the 80th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s birth, 27 November, Hongkong Post will pay tribute to the local legend with a special stamp issue Bruce Lee’s Legacy in the World of Martial Arts.
More than 47 years after his passing Bruce Lee still inspires people across the world. As Hongkong Post puts it “His great achievements transcend territories, times and disciplines. His charisma radiated from the silver screen, his prowess amazed the martial arts community, his profound legacy lives on in the hearts of many”.
The special issue comprises a set of six stamps and two stamp sheetlets, featuring Lee’s four movies – The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon and Game of Death – as well as his philosophy and signature Jeet Kune Do. The $10 and $20 stamp sheetlets portray Lee from various perspectives representing “multiple aspects of who he was and how he lived his life”.
A special souvenir pack modelled on a film clapperboard includes:
an embossed album containing the various stamps, a set of six maximum cards and a notebook featuring photos, quotes and Lee’s philosophy.
The mini-pane, designed as an old-style movie ticket, feature scenes Lee’s movies. A stamp printed on the mini-pane is derived from his autograph and the Chinese character for dragon.
The stamps and associated philatelic products are available at all post offices from 27 November or ordered online here.
