New India – Vietnam joint issue stamps depicting Vovinam and Kalarippayattu

A set of joint postage stamps between Vietnam and India was released  on October 16 to introduce the two countries’ cultures.The set consists of two 43x32mm stamps depicting Vovinam and Kalarippayattu, which are respectively traditional martial arts of Vietnam and India. They also feature an image of the combined flags of the two countries. The stamp on Kalarippayattu was designed by Indian painter Brahma Prakash while the one on Vovinam by Vietnamese painter Pham Trung Ha.

New India – Vietnam joint issue stamps depicting Vovinam and Kalarippayattu

These stamps celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between both countries, which actually goes back to January 7, 2022, with illustrations of local fighting sports. Vietnam introduces the martial art Vovinam and India introduces the martial art Kalarippayattu. The Vietnamese stamps are available in panes (total 5,400 sets), booklet of 4 pairs, imperforate stamps (1,800 sets) and specimen overprinted stamps (1,300 sets).