Date of Issue : 29 Nov 2013
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 2 x 60 sen and 2 x 80 sen
Stamp Size : 30 mm x 48 mm
Paper : Yellow Green Phosphor 102gsm
Printing Process : Lithography
This stamp issue by Pos Malaysia coincides with the 26th Baba Nyonya International Convention held from 29 Nov to 1 Dec 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Babas & Nyonyas are the descendants of late 15th to 19th century Chinese immigrants to the Malay Archipelago; Baba is the address for the men, and Nyonya for the women. They are partially assimilated into the Malay culture, especially in food, dress and spoken language, while retaining some of the Chinese traditions and culture such as religion, name, folk medicine and festivals. This set of magnificent and beautiful stamps features the Nyonyaware and Nyonya Beaded Slippers (60 sen se-tenant) as well as a Malacca Peranakan Townhouse and Baba & Nyonya Wedding Attire (80 sen se-tenant).