BHUTAN POST COMMEMORATES THE BEAUTIFUL PARO TAKTSHANG MONASTERY IN A NEW NFT STAMP ISSUANCE
Bhutan Post launches its third issue of NFT stamps on Stampsdaq.com dedicated to the iconic Paro Taktsang monastery with unique opportunities for collectors
THIMPHU, TALLINN, 9 Februaryth2023 Following the country’s long-standing philatelic tradition, this year, to remember the 43rd Birthday of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bhutan Postthe national postal operator of the Kingdom of Bhutan, will release it stampsdaq.com The NFT version of the stamp issued in 2015 and dedicated to one of the most famous places in the Kingdom of Bhutan – the Paro Taktshang Monastery, also known as the Tiger’s Nest. This will be the first NFT stamp of many to showcase the beauty, history and spirit of the monasteries of Bhutan.
The history of Paro Taktshang dates back to the eighth century to the time of Guru Padmasambhava, known to Bhutanese as Guru Rinpoche. The holy nyes (places) blessed by the Guru throughout the kingdom are revered pilgrimage sites for Buddhists from all over the world. Guru Rinpoche is believed to have flown to Paro Taktshang on the back of a tiger and, in his manifestation of the raging Dorij Droley, tamed the negative spirits that haunted Bhutan’s valleys. Today, the Guru is omnipresent in the kingdom through his images and spirit.
“There is always a story to tell behind the image of every stamp. And the story of Bhutan’s spiritual path is our great treasure and an obligation to our ancestors and heirs to carry it into the future,” said Karma Nidup, CEO of Bhutan Post. “With the launch of our 3n.d NFT Stamp Issue we are starting a series of releases to share the unique history of ancient monasteries in Bhutan, thereby inviting all NFT collectors to feel the spirit of our country and expand their cultural knowledge. Bhutan Post digital transformation of our philatelic heritage is an important building block in a broader long-term national strategy to create digital Bhutan with a range of Metaverse experiences for virtual visitors.”
“Philately is a great hobby! We learn, we experience, we feel, we travel through stamps! And blockchain and NFT technology can greatly enhance this experience. Through a collective effort of postal industry stakeholders, it can bring back the interest and acceptance of a wider audience, and especially younger minds, said Andrii Shapovalov, CEO of Stampsdaq Estonia. “Bhutan is an amazing place and a must-experience destination for all travelers. Together with Bhutan Postour job here is to create opportunities for stamp collectors to complete such an experience – via digital stamp art, entertainment, socializing and rewarding travel benefits.”
Like every NFT stamp of Bhutan Post, these stamps are also eligible for the travel program which allows collectors a chance to visit Bhutan. However, the owner of these two NFT collectibles, who will win a travel experience to Bhutan, will have an exclusive element in their itinerary which will be announced later on the release date of the new NFT stamps.
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For Stampsdaq Estonia OU:
Andrii Shapovalov
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For Bhutan Post:
Jigme Choden
Head of the philately department
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About Bhutan Post
Bhutan Postal Corporation Limited (Bhutan Post) established in 1996 is the national designated operator of the Kingdom of Bhutan providing postal services – domestic and international mail and parcel logistics for close to 800000 of the inhabitants. Bhutan’s stamps had been recognized by stamp collectors worldwide for their unusual design and materials, promoting the country’s nature, architecture, culture, heritage and social life, among other things.
About Stampsdaq
Stampsdaq is an EU-based NFT company founded in 2021 and exclusively dedicated to working with designated postal operators worldwide. The recently launched NFT stamp platform is designed to bridge the interests of postal operators and the global collecting community. Stampsdaq provides a One-Stop-Shop solution without the need for investment from a postal operator’s side. The company promotes and implements the “Collect with Benefits” vision of creating added value and real-life experiences for NFT stamp owners to increase interest in NFT stamp collecting and stamp collecting in general. Stampsdaq currently has several license agreements with various designated postal operators and is in active negotiations with over 60 postal operators worldwide. It is also an associate member of the Advisory Committee and World Association for Development of Philately (WADP) of the Universal Postal Union.
