The Postal Service dedicated its latest Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Horse during a ceremony in Houston on Feb. 3.
The Lunar New Year holiday is celebrated in many Asian cultures around the world and historically marks the arrival of spring. It has become a popular observance in the United States, with festivities that include parades, special foods and gifts.
“The Lunar New Year is one of the most widely celebrated cultural holidays in the world. It is a time of renewal, reflection and fresh starts,” said Postmaster General David Steiner, who spoke at the event at Houston’s Chinese Community Center.
“But what strikes me most about Lunar New Year is the importance of connection. And that’s because fostering connection is at the very heart of what we do,” he said.
Joining Steiner at the ceremony were Gary Poon, CEO of the Chinese Community Center, and Kennth Li, chair of Houston’s Southwest Management District board.
The event also featured a traditional dragon dance by Lee’s Golden Dragon and a face- changing performance by Lian Cheng-Walker.
Luis Chen, president of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association, was master of ceremonies.
Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp featuring an original horse mask created by Camille Chew.
The Year of the Horse stamp is the seventh in the latest series of Lunar New Year stamps, which began in 2020.
The Forever stamp is available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and on usps.com.
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