Forged Figures Park in Donetsk (Ukraine)

Received in early July via Postcrossing “Other Languages RR”. :)

 

(Information found online)

Donetsk is officially recognized as one of the best blacksmith cities in Europe and is the only post-Soviet city that is full-fledged member of the Ring of European Cities with Iron Works. Therefore, it’s no wonder that the unique Forged Figures Park – the only one in the Old World – is located here. It’s a true outdoor museum of blacksmith art and one of the most interesting Donetsk’s sights.

The park with forged sculptural compositions appeared in Donbas’s capital over ten years ago. At first it consisted of just ten sculptures with bunch of forged roses – the Donetsk’s symbol – in the first place. However, thanks to the annual International Festivals of Smithcraft in Donetsk, the collection of sculptures grew headlong and now it numbers over 150 exhibits.

I love these colourful stamps! :D

Japanese & French from Singapore :)

Received in late June 2013 via Postcrossing “Other languages RR”. :)

 

Lovely insect stamps of Singapore:

(Not that I love insects…but the stamps are of good quality xD)

And I love reading words written in different languages! :D

 

台灣中正紀念堂 Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Taiwan)

Received in late June 2013 via Postcrossing “Other languages RR”. :)

 

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 國立中正紀念堂) is a famous monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.

(Source: Wiki)

I didn’t visit this place when I travelled to Taiwan for the first time… :P

Fruit stamp: