Chinese culture, thousands of years old, has given the world and humanity a precious cultural heritage and spiritual wealth. The Chinese horoscope is one of the oldest known horoscopes, including the mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. They correspond to twelve astrological branches, with a twelve-year cycle. In addition to the Chinese horoscope, the elements are also very important: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. The personality traits of a person are often closely associated with the characteristics of the Chinese horoscope linked to their birth year.

The year 2025 will be the year of the Wood Snake. The Snake is known for its enigmatic and introspective nature, analytical mind, and ability to deal with complex situations, and heralds a year full of opportunities for financial growth and new romances.

The Chinese Lunar year of the Wood Snake begins on January 29, 2025, marking the beginning of the fifteen-day Spring Festival celebrated by Chinese people around the world.

The material for the realization of the commemorative postage stamp was provided by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China. Professional cooperation: Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade. Graphic realization: Nadežda Skočajić, Academic Graphic Artist

Technical details
Date of issue: 28. 01. 2024.
Number of stamps in set: 1
Denomination:
1363: 120.00 RSD
Printrun: 25.000
FDC: 1
Sheet of: 10
Dimensions of stamp: 31,9 x 42 mm
Artistic realization: Nadežda Skočajić
Subject: Chinese Tradition: Lunar Horoscope – Year of the Snake
1362: Snake, Chinese zodiac sign for 2025
Perforations: 13 3/4
Printer: Forum Novi Sad