2002-20, Mid-autumn Festival《中秋节》

2002-20, Mid-autumn Festival《中秋节》

Stamp Title: 2002-20, Mid-autumn Festival
Serial number: 2002-20
Values in set: 3
(3-1), Family Reunion, 80 fen, 30*40 mm
(3-2), Enjoying the Full Moon, 80 fen, 30*40 mm
(3-3), The Moon Playing Matchmaker, 200 fen, 30*40 mm

Denomination: 3.60 yuan
Date of issue: 21th Sep. 2002
Designer: Yu Xinsheng
Size of stamps: 30*40 mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 20
Printing process: gravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House

Background Introduction:
Mid-autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals to the Chinese nations. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, just in the middle of autumn, when the skies are clear, winds crisp and farmers share the happiness of harvest. At night, the moon hangs high in the sky, showering its silvery light on the ground. It is the most significant and idyllic moment for reunited families to appreciate the moon. The full moon will remind you of your family reunions even though you are far away from home, hence it is also called “Festival of Reunion”. It originated in the remote past, got popular in the Han and Tang dynasties, and has been observed up to today, carrying with it enchanting legends and immortal poems and proverbs. The moon cake, symbolizing happiness and reunion, is the most typical food during the Mid-autumn Festival.

2002-20 《中秋节》特种邮票
（3-1）T 团圆 80分 1290万枚
（3-2）T 赏月 80分 1280万枚
（3-3）T 月为媒 200分 1180万枚
志号：2002-20T
发行日期：2002年9月21日
版 别：影写
全套面值：360分
齿孔度数：11.5度
全套枚数：3枚
整版枚数：版式一20（4×5）、 版式二9 枚（三套连印）
版式二规格：（三套邮票）108×176毫米
版式二发行量：180万枚
邮票规格：30× 40毫米
设计者：于新生
印刷厂：北京邮票厂

中秋节是中华民族一年中最为吉庆的传统节日之一。农历八月十五，秋季过半，天高气爽，节庆之中，人们分享着收获的喜悦。皓月当空，清辉洒满大地，阖家团聚，良宵赏月，是这个节日最重要、最有诗意的时刻。即使你在天涯海角此时望到明月总会想到与家人的团聚，因而又叫做团圆节。
中秋节起源于远古，形成于汉唐，伴随着美丽的神话传说和千古流传的诗词警句，相沿至今。月饼是这节日中最具代表的传统食品，它象征着欢乐与团圆。