2021 stamps for Bosnia and Herzegovina offer up a bit of history, crafts and a kickass snail. No really, the snail borders on beautiful. It’s hard to think of a gastropod that way, but to each their own quirk.
I was able to dig up a couple of interesting links for some of the issues. The best is the video attached to the Art of Bosnian Carpets. It’s a lovely short film, with no narration, showing women making carpets. I found it quite enjoyable. If you have any relevant links, especially about the designers, feel free to leave a comment and I’ll take a look at it.
Enjoy this small but interesting selection of stamps from BH Pošta.
March
Fauna – Helix Pomatia / snail
1 stamp on a block, FDC, cancel
ADW: Helix pomatia: INFORMATION (animaldiversity.org)
This snail has a number of common names including Roman Snail, edible snail and escargot.
Designer: Tamer Lučarević
Release date: March 25, 2021
Jubilee – 275 years since the birth of Francisco Goya (1746 – 1828)
1 stamp on a block, FDC, cancel
Francisco de Goya (nga.gov) (National Gallery of Art)
Designer: Tamer Lučarević
Release date: March 30, 2021
April
Tašlihan
Series: Cultural and Historical Heritage
1 stamp, sheet of 10, FDC, cancel
Designer: Mufid Garibija
Release date: April 6, 2021
Art of patterns on Bosnian carpet
Series: Traditional art
5 stamp on a souvenir sheet, FDC, cancel
Watch carpets being made. This is a lyrical video – no voice over, just beautiful carpets being made.
Designer: Tamer Lučarević
Release date: April 23, 2021
May
EUROPA 2021 Endangered national wildlife – Eurasian Lynx |Chamois
Release date: May 7, 2021
June
Okruglasti kaćun
Series: Flora
1 stamp, sheet of 8, FDC, cancel
Round kacun (Traunsteinera globosa) (plantea.com.hr)
(use Google translate)
Designers: Elvedin Šabanović / Tamer Lučarević
Release date: June 30, 2021
July
Equestrian sport
Series: Sports
1 stamp, FDC, cancel
Designer: Alen Hadžiabdić / BC ”Pegasos”
Release date: July 23, 2021
August
75th Anniversary of the Faculty of Law – University of Sarajevo
1 stamp, FDC, cancel
Designer: Tamer Lučarević
Release date: October 23, 2021
September
Gazi Husrev – Bey’s waqf’ 21
Series: Cultural historical heritage
5 stamps
Home – en – Gazi Husrev-begov vakuf (vakuf-gazi.ba)
Designer: Tamer Lučarević
Release date: September 12, 2021
Sand pyramids near Foča
1 stamp, FDC, cancel
This unique geomorphological phenomenon took years to create. Thanks to soil erosion and the impact of aggressive force of frost, summer heats, rains and strong winds, the figures of interesting shapes emerged. Sand Pyramids near Foča reminiscent of those in Colorado – Sarajevo Times
Designers: Radojica Čosović and Tamer Lučarević
Release date: September 24, 2021
October
Center for children with multiple disabilities “Steps of hope” Tuzla
1 stamp, FDC, cancel
Designer: Brankica Sumenić
Release date: October 8, 2021
Jubilee -100 years of work of the National Theatre Sarajevo
1 stamp, FDC, cancel
National Theatre building designed by Karl Pařík & built in 1899. It opened in 1921 as the National Theatre.
NPS – nps.ba
The National Theatre is one of the oldest cultural institution in the city. Founded in November 1921, the theatre was officially opened by Branislav Nušić, the-then head of the Art Department of the Ministry of Education, who was also the director of this theatre between 1925 and 1928. The National Theatre becomes the central drama, music and performing institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the establishment of Opera on 9 November 1946 and the Ballet in 1950. National Theatre – Visit Sarajevo
Designer: Tamer Lučarević
Release date: October 22 , 2021
November 2021 stamps for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Greats of Sevdalinka
5 stamps, FDC, cancel
- Safet Isović (1936-2007)
- Nada Mamula (1927 – 2001)
- Zehra Deović (1938 – 2015)
- Beba Selimović (19367 – 2020)
- Himzo Polovina (1927 – 1986)
Sevdalinka is one of the most representative musical and poetic forms of the creative power of our people. Originated by the interweaving of oriental – Ottoman and autochthonous – Slavic culture, Sevdalinka developed and became the pearl of traditional music of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Home – Sevdalinka
Home – Sevdalinka is a treasure trove of information on the music and the musicians above. It also contains videos and music tracks. It does have an English language link as well as Bosnian and German. It’s a fun site to explore.
INTERESTING NOTE: There is a push to have UNESCO recognise Sevdalinka under the “intangible cultural heritage” program. The petition has been active since 2017. Recognition under the UNESCO banner would protect the music as an invaluable link to BH cultural heritage.
UNESCO is convinced that no development can be sustainable without a strong culture component. Indeed only a human-centred approach to development based on mutual respect and open dialogue among cultures can lead to lasting, inclusive and equitable results. Yet until recently, culture has been missing from the development equation.
To ensure that culture takes it rightful place in development strategies and processes, UNESCO has adopted a three-pronged approach: it spearheads worldwide advocacy for culture and development, while engaging with the international community to set clear policies and legal frameworks and working on the ground to support governments and local stakeholders to safeguard heritage, strengthen creative industries and encourage cultural pluralism. Protecting Our Heritage and Fostering Creativity (unesco.org)
I encourage readers to visit the UNESCO site and learn more about the program and then read about Sevdalinka. This is why I love stamps – the more I see stamps, the more I learn about the world around me. And after spending time reading about the music and listening to it, I signed the petition.
Designer: Abdulah Branković
Release date: November 10, 2021
How about a few dragons?
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