Philatelic Bureau, Department of Posts Sri Lanka along with Sri Dalada Maligawa issued the longest stamp in the world measuring 205mm thereby beating the recently released Philippines longest stamp (measuring 200mm released on 12th June 2024)
The stamp depicts the Esala Perahera procession in vibrant colours and valued at Rs 500.
The record breaking event took place on 20th August 2024 at President’s House in Kandy after the Day Procession (Dahawal Perahera) when the ‘Perahera Sandeshaya’ was presented to the President, Honorable Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The following items were issued:
- Stamp (Single Stamp Rs 500, sheet of 4 Rs 2000)
- Souvenior Sheet (Miniature Sheet) (Rs 500)
- First Day Cover (FDC) (Rs 800)
- Folder
The items are available for purchase online (using links given above) and from the philatelic bureau counters 21st August 2024 onwards.
Note – this article has been edited after the launch of the stamp on 20th August 2024 at 7.20pm. 2nd edit done at 3.33pm 21st August by including additional images. 3rd edit done at 7.16pm by including online purchase links.
