Date of Issue : 15 Jul 1999
Postmark : Christmas Island 6798
Denomination : 2 x 45c, 85c and AU$1.20
Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm (45c); 26 mm x 37.5 mm (85c and AU$1.20)
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
Festivals are an important part of life on Christmas Island, celebrating its multicultural heritage and people. The various festivals illustrated in this stamp issue are Community Arts Festival (45c), Easter Day (45c), Hungry Ghost Festival (85c) and Hari Raya Haji (AU$1.20).