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Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition Officially Opens Today
The Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition (referred to as “MACAO 2026”), co-organized by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) and Macau Philatelic Association, held its grand opening ceremony on the morning of 26 June at Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao. The ceremony officially raised the curtain on this highly anticipated six-day (26 June to 1 July) international philatelic event. As the first-ever specialized world stamp exhibition hosted in Macao, the event not only showcases a spectacular lineup of rare philatelic items from around the globe but also uniquely coincides with the centenary of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP), making it a historic milestone of extraordinary significance.

Event Schedule

Last update: 18.06.2026
Exhibition Dates
Theme Days and Commemorative Postmark Cancellation Service
Opening Hours
26/06/2026
Stamp Day
11:00 am - 07:00pm
Activity
Theme
Time
Speaker / Instructor
Seminar
Theme:
Greetings from “Kingdom of Stamps” – Liechtenstein
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Speaker:
Christine Böhmwalder - Head of Philately, Liechtenstein Post

Cynthia Li – Chief Representative in Asia-Pacific Region, Liechtenstein Post
Seminar
Theme:
Miniature World, Crafted Stamp Soul – In-depth Analysis of Classic Stamp Printing Process and Core Techniques
Time:
14:45 – 15:45
Speaker:
Jackie Chang – Head of Overseas Division, Henan Posts and Telecommunications Technology Co., Ltd.
Seminar
Theme:
From Collecting Stamps to Creating Exhibits
Time:
16:00 – 16:45
Speaker:
Stephen Chan - Philatelist, Hong Kong
27/06/2026
Postcard Day
10:00 am - 07:00pm
Activity
Theme
Time
Speaker / Instructor
Award Ceremony
Theme:
“Draw My Story of Stamps Contest” Award Ceremony
Time:
10:00 – 10:45
Host:
Communications Museum
Workshop
Theme:
The Art of the Square Inch Workshop
Time:
11:00 – 13:00
Instructor:
Wilson Chi Ian Lam – Artist and Stamp Designer
Seminar
Theme:
China Post Enhances Stamp Printing Design and Continuously Improves Artistic Expression – Classic Stamp Interpretation
Time:
15:00 – 16:30
Speaker:
Liu Jianhui– Senior Expert in Stamp Issuance Management
28/06/2026
Art Day
10:00 am - 07:00pm
Activity
Theme
Time
Speaker / Instructor
Seminar
Theme:
The Earliest Foreign Post Office in China
Time:
10:00 – 10:45
Speaker:
Zhao Qiang - Royal Philatelic Society London, Former Researcher of China Post Culture and History Center
Seminar
Theme:
Sparking Youth Interest in Philately
Time:
11:00 – 11:30
Speaker:
Ung Chi Hong – Member of Macao Philatelic Association
Workshop
Theme:
Street Art Postcard Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)
Time:
12:15 – 13:15
Instructor:
Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society
Seminar
Theme:
Miniature Canvas, Meticulous Craft - Sharing on Stamp Design by Ng Wai Kin
Time:
14:30 – 15:30
Speaker:
Ng Wai Kin – Artist and Stamp Designer
Workshop
Theme:
Street Art Sticker Design Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)
Time:
16:15 – 17:15
Instructor:
Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society
29/06/2026
Youth Day
10:00 am - 07:00pm
Activity
Theme
Time
Speaker / Instructor
Seminar
Theme:
Prominent Figures on Macao Stamps
Time:
10:30 – 11:15
Speaker:
Ho Weng Hong – Vice President of Macao Philatelic Association
Award Ceremony
Theme:
Award Ceremony for Youth Philately Exhibitors of Macao
Time:
12:00 – 12:30
Host:
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Seminar
Theme:
Philatelic Printing Technique
Time:
14:30 – 15:30
Speaker:
Matt Tobin – Stamp Production Manager, Brebner Print (Stamp Printer of New Zealand)
Workshop
Theme:
Street Art Postcard Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)
Time:
16:15 – 17:15
Instructor:
Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society
30/06/2026
Collection Day
10:00 am - 06:00pm
Activity
Theme
Time
Speaker / Instructor
Seminar
Theme:
Coin Collection
Time:
10:30 – 11:30
Speaker:
Chio Hong Chi – President of Macau Numismatic Society and Senior Collector
Seminar
Theme:
Celebrating 160 Years of Stamps Innovation, Creating the Stamps of Tomorrow
Time:
12:15 – 13:15
Speaker:
Gelmer Leibbrandt – CEO, Royal Joh Enschedé (Stamp Printer of The Netherlands)
Workshop
Theme:
First Day Cover Workshop
Time:
14:00-15:30
Instructor:
Yigal Nathaniel – Frasers Stamps, Vice-President (Europe) of FIP
Workshop
Theme:
Street Art Sticker Design Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)
Time:
16:15 – 17:15
Instructor:
Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society
01/07/2026
FIP Centenary Day
10:00 am - 04:00pm
Activity
Theme
Time
Speaker / Instructor
Seminar
Theme:
From Convention to Stamps: Stories Behind Cultural Heritage Stamps
Time:
10:30 – 11:30
Speaker:
Ung Vai Meng– Artist and Stamp Designer
Workshop
Theme:
Make Your Own Exhibition Badge  (3 sessions × 30 minutes)      
Time:
12:15, 12:45, 14:00
Instructor:
Facilitators of Communications Museum

About Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition

The Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition, also called “MACAO 2026” is the first global-scale philatelic event to be held in Macao. The exhibition is co-organized by Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau and Macau Philatelic Association, under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie and the auspices of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately. The exhibition will have approximately 1,500 exhibition frames and around 50 sales booths.  

This exhibition aims to strengthen international philatelic exchanges and cooperation, promote various philatelic activities and develop friendships among participants, allowing philatelists to appreciate the exquisite of stamps, experience the unique charm and vitality of Macao, where Chinese culture as the mainstream and coexistence of other cultures.

Admission to the exhibition is free, we warmly invite everyone to visit and participate in this exciting global philatelic event, from 26 June to 1 July 2026.

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