New Diwali postage stamp from Canada Post 2022

New Diwali postage stamp from Canada Post 2022

Canada Post today issued a new commemorative stamp in honour of Diwali highlighting traditions of the annual festival, which is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other communities.  It is the fourth stamp by Canada Post – the first three were released in 2017, 2020 and 2021. The latest stamp was cancelled in Calgary, which is home to a large population of Indo-Canadians.

Canada Post said the new stamp features an illustration by Arthur Grivel, of Montréal design firm Paprika. The stamp design highlights two traditions that are central to the celebration of Diwali: fireworks displays and the lighting of diyas. Fluorescent ink applied to parts of the stamp intensifies its colour and gives it a glowing appearance when exposed to black light. This nondenominated permanent-rate (currently 92¢) stamp marks the fourth Diwali stamp issued by Canada Post.

Date of Issue – 06 Oct 2022 Print Quantity – 600,000