BONGOPEX-2025: Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle to Host 10th State-Level Philately Exhibition
The Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle, is organizing the 10th State-Level Philately Exhibition, BONGOPEX-2025, from November 14 to 17 at Science City, Kolkata. The exhibition is being organised after 6 years. The last State Level Philately Exhibition (Ekla Cholo Re) was held in 2019. This prestigious event aims to promote philately among the younger generation and showcase a wide range of stamps and philatelic activities.
The exhibition will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, His Excellency Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, and will feature various engaging activities, including essay writing, musical concerts, and stamp designing competitions for school children.
Key Events and Releases:
– Release of Special Cover on Netaji’s Durga Pujo (Mandelay Prison, 1925)
– Release of Special Cover on Legendary Film Directors of Bengal
– Release of set of 8 Picture Postcards on Sukumar Ray’s “Abol Tabol”
– Stamp designing competition for school children
– Release of Special Cover on “Bengal Renaissance” and “Melody Maestros of Bengal”
Other Philatelic Events:
The exhibition is part of a larger effort to promote philately in West Bengal, with the Kolkata Philatelic Club working to encourage young enthusiasts and provide a platform for philatelists to share their knowledge and passion.
For more information, visit the website of West Bengal Circle, Department of Posts.