2012, December 12. 2013 Year of the Snake - Chinese New Year
Litho Offset. Amstar Company, Inc. Perf 14
Singles, Sheets of 10 (2 x 5); Souvenir Sheets of 4
10p Stylized rendition of a Snake (Head Shot) (55,000)
30p Stylized rendition of a Snake (Full Body Shot) (55,000)
80p Souvenir Sheets of Four (10,000)
Designers: Diane M. Hontomin (10p); Jeanelyn L. Marquina (30p) (OJT, TUP)
Layout Artist: Victorino Serevo
First Day Covers: Manila
2013 THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs. It is the enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. People born in the Year of the Snake are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. They are great mediators and good at doing business. Therefore, you should have good luck if you were born in the Year of the Snake.
This is a year of water Snake, and all things will be possible. Saving money and being thrifty should be your top priorities. Delusion and deception are common in the year of water Snake. Stay alert! To gain the greatest benefits from this year, you must control spending and use your talents wisely. If you are planning to get married or to begin a business partnership, be sure to thoroughly investigate the other person's finances and background before you legalize the alliance.
People born in the Year of the Snake share certain characteristics: Acute, aware, charming, cunning, elegant, mysterious, passionate, proud, serene, and vain. They are attractive people who take cries with ease and do not become flustered easily. They are graceful people, exciting and dark at the same time. They enjoy reading, listening to great music, tasting delicious food, and going to the theater. They are fascinated with all beautiful things in life. Many of the most beautiful ladies and men with strongest personalities were born in the Year of the Snake.
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Chinese New Year
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Snakes