Monday, 8 August 2011

The Eight Immortals - China vs Taiwan vs Thailand

The Eight Immortals are legendary saints in Chinese mythology. You may click here to read more about the eight immortals. The most famous tale of these eight immortals is how they crossed the stormy East Sea. A few postal authorities have issued stamps to portray these eight immortals.


Taiwan stamps portraying the eight immortals. The top four stamps were released in 2003 and the bottom four stamps were released in 2004


A miniature sheet of China showing the eight immortals crossing the East Sea. The miniature sheet was issued in 2004.


A souvenir sheet from Thailand depicting the eight immortals. The souvenir sheet was released in 2011.