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Speech for Acting Postmaster General, Mr. Allan CHANG

Good morning Professor YIP, distinguished guests and friends from the media.
Thank you for joining us today at the issuing ceremony for the "Hong Kong Tea Culture" Special Stamp Issue. I would like to extend our special thanks to Professor YIP Wai-man, the Life Honorary President of Teaism Alliance Hong Kong for officiating at today's ceremony.

As far back as from the Tang and Song dynasties, tea has become a leisure drink for the Chinese. Being a melting pot of different cultures, Hong Kong has acquired a particular taste for tea drinking. For many, sharing a pot of tea with family and friends reaffirms the sense of community as it brings people together. It is not surprising at all that the fame of Hong Kong milk tea and local bistros travels afar. As for those who follow teaism, drinking tea is an art, a personal ritual that fosters relaxation and introspection.

With Gongfu tea, the locally-brewed milk tea, "yum cha" (drinking tea) culture and tea making as themes, the set of special stamps issued today illustrates the diversity of tea culture in Hong Kong.

The aroma of Jasmine tea has been added to these stamps during the printing process, making them the first-ever scented stamps issued in Hong Kong. A gentle rub on the stamp will release the aroma into the air. I am sure this set of special stamps can well attract connoisseurs of tea and philatelists alike. Let us take a break to enjoy a cup of tea and have a closer look of "Hong Kong Tea Culture" Special Stamps.

Thank you.