#New Caledonia
Sceneries and animals of New Caledonia set of stamps
The Post of New Caledonia issued four stamps, which once again put the spotlight on landscapes and animals of New Caledonia. Reproducing superb photographs by Pierre -Alain Pantz, these stamps will travel around the world and provide an overview of this amazing land. The stamp of 85 F features a Fruit Bat near the bougainvillea grove. This bat having red feasts treats itself with fruit and nectar
New Caledonia Christmas issue: multiethnic nativity scene depicted on stamp
New Caledonia unveil their Christmas issue on 8th December featuring the nativity. The stamp has been designed by Sebastien Lesire and depicts a multiethnic scene in order to reflect the island. The island, with a population of around 215,000, has been celebrating Christmas since 1843 after the arrival of four French missionaries: Mgr Douarre, Pierre Rougeyron, Jean Taragnat and Blaise Marmoitton.
