February 29, 2012

Philatelic Exhibition on Science and Technology.

The Karnataka Philatelic Society and Karnataka Postal circle in collaboration with India Post, organized a philatelic exhibition on the theme, “Science and Technology”, on the occasion of Science Day being celebrated throughout the country on February 28th 2012 at the Philately Museum, 1Floor, Bangalore, General Post Office.

The aim was to showcase “Science and Technology” through stamps and motivate the children in pursuing philately as a hobby. The 50 frames display on topics such as Astronomy, Lunar Mission,Halley's Comet, orbital space stations, atom for peace, solar system, scientists, communication, minerals, medicine, Nobel laureates were displayed.

India Post has invited philatelists, public interested inphilately and school students, especially those in the seventh standard, to the exhibition.The exhibition would be kept open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. until
February 29th 2012.

Entry is free. Children will also get an opportunity to visit thephilately museum on the 1st Floor of the General Post Office and understand philately.

Contributed by:Jagannath Mani
www.olympicgamesphilately.blogspot.com

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