Seminars and Workshops
Stamp Day
Christine Böhmwalder, Head of Philately at Liechtenstein Post, warmly welcomes the audience to this seminar. She enthusiastically invites everyone to explore this picturesque European nation with its unique cultural heritage. She also looks forward to seizing this opportunity for exchange at the “Macao 2026”. By using these tiny philatelic items as a bridge, she hopes everyone can truly experience the local customs and artistic charm of Liechtenstein's stamps, kicking off a truly meaningful dialogue on philatelic culture.
Cynthia Li will present the content in three parts. The first part provides a brief overview of the Principality of Liechtenstein, a microstate in Central Europe nestled in the Alpine Rhine Valley, renowned for both its stunning scenery and highly developed economy. The second part explores the origin of its reputation as the "Kingdom of Stamps". Since issuing its first stamps in 1912, Liechtenstein has become famous for its diverse themes, exquisite designs, and top-tier printing craftsmanship. Having won numerous awards at international philatelic exhibitions, it is globally recognized as a benchmark of high quality in the global philatelic community. The third part focuses on the cultural significance of these stamps and the ties between China and Liechtenstein. Serving as a "national business card", stamps act as an important bridge for cultural exchange. Liechtenstein Post and Macao Post and Telecommnications share a profound connection, having jointly hosted the "Stamps Around the World - Liechtenstein, Kingdom of Stamps" exhibition and issued the "Glamorous Macao" commemorative stamps. Furthermore, through long-term collaborations with China—such as issuing Zodiac-themed stamps and organizing joint exhibitions—these tiny squares of paper continue to deepen friendships and foster mutual learning between Chinese and foreign cultures.
Head of Philately Liechtenstein, leads with great dedication and, together with her team, devotes herself daily to preserving and developing Liechtenstein’s rich stamp-collecting tradition. As a passionate designer with a keen eye for art, aesthetics and cultural values, she uniquely blends tradition and innovation with contemporary design.
Under her leadership, stamps are created that are far more than mere postage stamps. They are small works of art, cultural ambassadors and the identity of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Each issue tells its own story and conveys impressions of the country’s nature, history and culture.
Liechtenstein’s stamps are highly regarded worldwide; in Asia in particular, this cultural heritage from the Principality of Liechtenstein is admired, a fact attributable above all to the exquisite design, high quality and rarity of the stamps.
It is with great pleasure that Christine Böhmwalder represents the fascinating world of Liechtenstein philately at the World Stamp Exhibition in Macao, inviting visitors to discover more about Liechtenstein’s cultural diversity and creative traditions.
Since 2011, Cynthia has served as the Chief Representative in Asia-Pacific Region at Liechtenstein Post. She is primarily responsible for promoting Liechtenstein's culture and facilitating cooperation on stamp projects related to Chinese culture.
She conceptualized and spearheaded the Asian touring exhibition "Going into 'Kingdom of Stamps' – Liechtenstein", which has been showcased at prestigious venues including the Communications Museum in Macao, Nanjing Museum, Hangzhou Museum, Yangzhou Museum, Changzhou Museum, Zhoushan Museum, and the Suzhou Zodiac Stamp Museum. Furthermore, she successfully brought the works of renowned Chinese artists such as Qi Baishi, Zhang Ding, Han Meilin, and Wu Weishan to the Liechtenstein National Museum. She also played a key role in coordinating high-quality exhibitions from institutions like the National Museum of China, Beijing Fine Art Academy, National Art Museum of China, and Shanghai Museum for display at the Liechtenstein National Museum. Additionally, she has collaborated with museums and artists across China to design stamps commemorating diplomatic relations between China and Liechtenstein, as well as stamps featuring cityscape themes.
With the support of the Liechtenstein Post headquarters, Cynthia utilizes stamps as a cultural bridge. By deeply cultivating two-way cultural exchange, she continues to advance collaboration between the two nations and strengthen their enduring friendship.
This seminar reviews the 30-year development journey of stamp printing at Henan Post and Telecommunication Technology Co., Ltd. It traces the company’s technological evolution from consolidating fundamental offset printing techniques and accumulating practical operational experience, to exploring special printing processes, and ultimately achieving technological breakthroughs through the integration of diversified composite printing crafts.
The session focuses on the company’s representative high-quality stamp works produced over the years. It conducts an in-depth analysis of the exclusive printing techniques and unique visual presentation effects adopted for two distinctive Macao stamps. In addition, the seminar systematically elaborates on mainstream creative design concepts and mature printing and production technologies applied in modern stamp manufacturing.
This seminar targets general stamp collectors, starting with basic knowledge and introducing the conceptual transition from casual collection to create of philatelic exhibit. It defines philatelic exhibits and systematically illustrates its procedures: theme selection, stamp collection, research and layout, with key points and notes explained for each step. Every collector can organize scattered stamps into a themed, story-rich exhibit. Embark on this journey and gain joy and a sense of achievement from exhibit creation.
Currently Secretary of the Hong Kong Philatelic Society and Chairman of the FIP Youth Philately Commission. He also serves as a consultant for “Macao 2026”. His main collecting scope covers stamps, revenue stamps and postal history of Macao and former Portuguese territories.
Postcard Day
Wilson will share his years of design experience and creative insights. In an easy-to-understand manner, participants will learn the art and techniques of stamp design, and create an exclusive stamp work featuring distinctive Macao elements by themselves.
Stamp collectors, design enthusiasts and anyone interested in Macao culture can experience the creativity and charm embodied in these miniature artworks.
Wilson immigrated to Canada in the 1980s and majored in corporate identity design at the Ontario College of Art & Design. An acclaimed brand designer honored in both Canada and Macao, he has designed nearly a hundred stamps. His representative works include Macao’s third round of Chinese zodiac stamps issued from 2008 to 2019, and Canada’s 2010 Year of the Tiger zodiac stamp. Besides graphic and brand design, he is also highly recognized for his watercolor paintings. His works were selected for “The 13th and 14th National Exhibitions of Fine Arts”. In 2023, he was awarded the title of “Contemporary Artist Academic Innovation” at the inaugural “Global Chinese Fine Art Golden Brush Awards” in Hong Kong.
Mr. Liu mainly shares insights into stamp printing techniques, design, artistic expression and interpretation of classic stamps. A stamp is both a printed product and miniature artwork. Its beauty lies in unique visual language, which embodies grand landscapes, diverse scenes and rich charm within tiny space. Since the founding of New China, China Post has continuously pursued integrated development of stamp design and printing craftsmanship. In the 21st century, Chinese stamp designers keep innovating relentlessly. Printing teams adopt advanced technologies and materials to perfectly complement overall designs. Many classic stamps boast outstanding visual artistry, winning prestigious national annual stamp awards.
Liu Jianhui is a senior expert in stamp issuance management. He formerly served as Director of the Stamp and Philatelic Products Administration Department of the State Post Bureau and is a Fellow of the All-China Philatelic Federation. He has long engaged in research on postal and stamp history, and authored numerous publications including “Seventy Years of New China Stamps”, “Historical Imprints Behind Rare Stamps”, “Issuance and Business Operation Management of Postage Stamps and Philatelic Products”, etc.
Art Day
Some scholars have credited the British Superintendent of Trade Lord Napier with establishing the first British post office in 1834, hence the first foreign post office in China. The author argues that having established the Correio Maritimo in Macao and appointed its first administrator in 1798, the Portuguese in fact ran the first foreign post office in China. Then in 1826 a group of private merchants invested into and operated the Macao Boat Office, ferrying between Canton and Macao and charging 10 cents for letters. This is the first private post operated by foreigners in China.
With the rapid development of technology, mobile devices have become an indispensable part of daily life, leaving modern teenagers with few opportunities to access and engage with stamps. The seminar explores strategies to attract students to philately and cultivate their interest in stamp collecting. It shares practical approaches to inspire adolescent philatelic engagement, which offers youngsters an alternative way to pay attention to social issues, learn historical knowledge and embrace diverse cultures. Ultimately, it aims to expand personal hobby cultivation into cultural inheritance, and build cross-generational and cross-regional cultural connections through philately.
Mr. Ung is an experienced secondary school English teacher with 25 years ofeducational experience and a passionate philatelist. Having hosted schoolstamp-collecting interest classes in Macao for over a decade, he is committedto stimulating teenagers’ enthusiasm for philately and passing on this traditional hobby to the younger generation.
Unleash the power of words and images on oversized stamp-shaped postcards
Each participant will receive a blank postcard to create a stamp border. Instructors will analyze creative graffiti designs on classic Macao stamps and introduce street symbols. Participants will learn to twist, stack and stretch letters to design personalized street-style fonts. They may stylize the word "MACAO" or draw a representative character pattern. Stamp the exclusive commemorative seal on site to finish the one-of-a-kind graffiti postcard.
Born in Macau, Thomas is a surreal visual artist skilled at geometric color block composition. He creates works with diverse media including graffiti, painting and digital art. His artworks have been exhibited across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, the United States and the Philippines. His graffiti integrates abstract totems and natural cosmic elements. He devotes himself to creating vibrant works in varied art forms to spread positive energy.
An emerging versatile contemporary artist and graphic designer. Her creations blend digital visuals and trendy styles. She excels at converting delicate personal perceptions into striking contemporary designs. Ranging from commercial graphics and social aesthetics to elaborate three-dimensional installations, she explores boundless possibilities of visual art with distinctive artistic expression and sharp color sensibility.
Mr. Ng will share his insights and experience accumulated for more than forty years in stamp design in a simple and engaging manner. He will elaborate on the key points and characteristics of stamp design, and present the complete creative process from initial conception to finished works.
Mr. Ng studied painting in his youth under the late renowned watercolorist Mr. Kam Cheong Ling and has been engaged in graphic design for over 50 years. He is a member of the China Artists Association and Director-General of the Macau Artist Society. He has won numerous awards in various national and international design and painting competitions. His artworks have been repeatedly selected for national art exhibitions and collected by art institutions including the National Art Museum of China. Since 1983, he has been involved in the design of Macao postage stamps, creating nearly 60 sets over the past four decades. In 2020, he was awarded the Medal of Merit – Culture by the Macao SAR Government.
Bring stamp memories into every corner of daily life
Stickers are the freest medium in graffiti culture. Inspired by Macao's street history, participants can draw two to three mini graffiti patterns on special waterproof sticker paper with markers, then cut them into classic stamp shapes using zigzag scissors. Peel off the adhesive backing to stick the finished works on journals, luggage or phone cases, carrying Macao’s stamp stories and street vibe wherever they go. Individual visitors and parent-child pairs are welcome. Kids can draw their imaginative vision of future stamps.
Born in Macau, Thomas is a surreal visual artist skilled at geometric color block composition. He creates works with diverse media including graffiti, painting and digital art. His artworks have been exhibited across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, the United States and the Philippines. His graffiti integrates abstract totems and natural cosmic elements. He devotes himself to creating vibrant works in varied art forms to spread positive energy.
An emerging versatile contemporary artist and graphic designer. Her creations blend digital visuals and trendy styles. She excels at converting delicate personal perceptions into striking contemporary designs. Ranging from commercial graphics and social aesthetics to elaborate three-dimensional installations, she explores boundless possibilities of visual art with distinctive artistic expression and sharp color sensibility.
Youth Day
The seminar profiles eminent figures depicted on Macao stamps, recounting their life experiences, relevant local landmarks, lasting influence, historical status and achievements. It aims to help audiences learn about their contributions to Macao and the world, as well as commemorative activities held in their honour. Stories covered include Sun Yat-sen’s footprints in Macao, Luis de Camões completing his poetry anthology in Macao, George Chinnery capturing Macao’s scenery in paintings, Vasco da Gama’s voyage to Asia, and Jorge Álvares, the first Portuguese visitor to China.
Mr. Ho is currently Fellow and Vice Chairman of the Macau Philatelic Association, and a national-level philatelic judge. He has been collecting stamps for over sixty years since primary school, with a keen interest on Macao stamps, scenic postcards and local historical research.
When people think of technology in 2026, they think of digital automation, high-powered lasers, and smart engineering. So, when they look at a modern postage stamps, they probably assume it’s the product of purely cutting-edge, 21st-century innovation. But it isn’t. The truth is, modern stamp production is a massive illusion. It is cutting-edge quality existing at the opposite end of innovation, so Brebner Print is going to look under the hood of the postal industry to see how the stamps today are manufactured. What it will find is that the printing industry has actually not invented new ways to print stamps. It has just invented faster ways to drive very old wheels.
Brebner Print has been in business for over 45 years, servicing local and international customers with award-winning postage stamps, packaging, promotional and commercial print.
Unleash the power of words and images on oversized stamp-shaped postcards
Each participant will receive a blank postcard to create a stamp border. Instructors will analyze creative graffiti designs on classic Macao stamps and introduce street symbols. Participants will learn to twist, stack and stretch letters to design personalized street-style fonts. They may stylize the word "MACAO" or draw a representative character pattern. Stamp the exclusive commemorative seal on site to finish the one-of-a-kind graffiti postcard.
Born in Macau, Thomas is a surreal visual artist skilled at geometric color block composition. He creates works with diverse media including graffiti, painting and digital art. His artworks have been exhibited across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, the United States and the Philippines. His graffiti integrates abstract totems and natural cosmic elements. He devotes himself to creating vibrant works in varied art forms to spread positive energy.
An emerging versatile contemporary artist and graphic designer. Her creations blend digital visuals and trendy styles. She excels at converting delicate personal perceptions into striking contemporary designs. Ranging from commercial graphics and social aesthetics to elaborate three-dimensional installations, she explores boundless possibilities of visual art with distinctive artistic expression and sharp color sensibility.
Collection Day
Mr. Chio will, for the first time, integrate perspectives from both numismatics and philately, uncovering the history of banknote issuance in 1906 and relevant Macao stamps. By comparing design aesthetics of coins and stamps in macro details, he will guide collectors to explore the innovative integrated collection concept combining stamps and coins.
Mr. Chio is currently President of the Macau Numismatic Society and Chief Supervisor of the Macao Philatelic Association. As a senior collector with 40 years of collecting experience, he has won numerous Large Vermeil medals at international stamp exhibitions and edited multiple publications on the history and collection of Macao banknotes.
Since the mid-19th century, Royal Joh. Enschedé of the Netherlands has stood as a global pioneer in postage stamp production, serving dozens of countries across six continents. For over 160 years, they have transformed stamps into miniature works of art—capturing stories, inspiring emotion, and delighting collectors around the world.
At the heart of this legacy lies innovation. Since their founding in 1703, they have continuously pushed the boundaries of printing excellence. From intricate intaglio craftsmanship and vibrant specialty inks to advanced substrates and precision perforation and embossing, every stamp they create reflects their relentless pursuit of beauty, quality, and distinction.
Today, they are redefining the future of stamps by seamlessly blending tradition with technology. They bring print to life through stamps enhanced with unique matrix codes, augmented reality experiences, and embedded personal audio and video messages. They have entered the digital frontier with NFT stamps—paired with secure blockchain-based digital twins—and AI-powered personalized designs that make every stamp truly one of a kind.
As we celebrate 160 years at the forefront of stamp production, their passion remains unchanged: to innovate, to inspire, and to lead. Royal Joh. Enschedé is not only shaping the future of postage—they are creating the next generation of storytelling.
Mr. Leibbrandt hasserved as Chief Executive Officer of Royal Joh. Enschedé (RJE) since early 2018. Prior to joining RJE,he held a range of senior leadership roles across finance, marketing, sales,and strategy, primarily within the pharmaceutical sector. He assumed leadershipat a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution, guiding its transition from atraditional banknote printer into a diversified security printing and solutions provider, with a growing focus on postage stamps, tax stamps, brand protection, and digitally connected print.
Transformation andinnovation have been defining elements throughout his career. At RJE, he is responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction—leveraging its richheritage while positioning it for long-term, sustainable growth in a rapidly changing market environment.
Mr. Leibbrandt iscommitted to fostering a high-performance culture, empowering teams, andenabling colleagues to realize their full potential. Under his leadership,Royal Joh. Enschedé remains deeply committed to delivering exceptional value toits customers, upholding the highest standards of quality, and buildinglong-term partnerships based on trust, reliability, and excellence.
The workshop will discuss the history and importance of first day covers within philately, and the different approaches to collecting and exhibiting FDCs. The role of the FIP Working Group for FDCs will be explained and the FIP guidelines for the experimental FDC class will be discussed. Finally, the practice of judging FDC exhibits will be explained, emphasizing the experience gained from the “China 2024 Asian International Stamp Exhibition” and the recent “Boston 2026 World Stamp Show”. Parts of the workshop will be presented either bi-lingually or in Chinese.
Bring stamp memories into every corner of daily life
Stickers are the freest medium in graffiti culture. Inspired by Macao's street history, participants can draw two to three mini graffiti patterns on special waterproof sticker paper with markers, then cut them into classic stamp shapes using zigzag scissors. Peel off the adhesive backing to stick the finished works on journals, luggage or phone cases, carrying Macao’s stamp stories and street vibe wherever they go. Individual visitors and parent-child pairs are welcome. Kids can draw their imaginative vision of future stamps.
Born in Macau, Thomas is a surreal visual artist skilled at geometric color block composition. He creates works with diverse media including graffiti, painting and digital art. His artworks have been exhibited across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, the United States and the Philippines. His graffiti integrates abstract totems and natural cosmic elements. He devotes himself to creating vibrant works in varied art forms to spread positive energy.
An emerging versatile contemporary artist and graphic designer. Her creations blend digital visuals and trendy styles. She excels at converting delicate personal perceptions into striking contemporary designs. Ranging from commercial graphics and social aesthetics to elaborate three-dimensional installations, she explores boundless possibilities of visual art with distinctive artistic expression and sharp color sensibility.
FIP Centenary Day
On 16 November 1972, the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage was adopted at the General Conference of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). To commemorate this milestone, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau issued a set of commemorative stamps “50th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage” in 2022.
Mr. Ung, designer of this stamp issue, will introduce the origin of the World Heritage concept and illustrate the unique value and significance of the Historic Centre of Macao as a World Cultural Heritage site. The content will feature some of the World Heritage-themed stamps released by Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau over the years. He will also share the creative process and his insights behind the design of the stamp issue “50th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage”.
Mr. Ung studied painting under the late renowned watercolor artist Mr. Kam Cheong Ling for many years. He served as the first Director of the Macao Museum of Art in 1999, and Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao from 2010 to 2017. He was awarded the Medal of Merit – Culture by the Macao SAR Government in 2022. Currently, he is a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at Macau University of Science and Technology. He has held solo exhibitions across multiple countries and regions and won numerous awards in art and design competitions. Having engaged in Macao stamp design for years, he has created various sets of Macao stamps
Participants of all ages are welcomed to join the "Make Your Own Exhibition Badge” workshop. They will design and do colouring for "Tong Tong", the mascot of the “Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition”, and turn a small badge into a unique souvenir. Families, schools and groups are all welcomed to participate and experience the joy of integrating art with the stamp exhibition in daily life.
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