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‘Karphilex’ from Friday

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It is to raise awareness on philately

Bangalore: Those who still post letters know what a stamp means. It is the price of sending a letter, a recorder of history and a small window of information and trivia.

Karnataka Philatelic Society (KPS), which is 30 years old now, will organise a three-day exhibition, “Karphilex”, from October 17 at Basava Bhavan. “Karphilex” is being organised to raise awareness about philately and to encourage the hobby, especially among young people.

“Karphilex”, held once in two years, will feature over 150 frames on different themes. A frame comprises 16 sheets of stamps, miniature sheets and souvenir sheets. Sixty participants, 40 juniors (below the age of 18) and 20 seniors, will take part in the exhibition. “The juniors will be competing as well,” says Manish Jain, General Secretary of KPS.

“Three judges, each of whom is a senior philatelist, will grade their collections,” he says.

On the first day of the exhibition, KPS will release a special cover with a special cancellation of a folk instrument of North Karnataka “Chowdike”. “A cancellation is the seal which goes over the stamp when the letter is posted,” Mr. Jain says.

Cancellation in this case will be in the shape of the instrument, “Chowdike”. This cancellation is to popularise the folk art of Karnataka. Special covers will be on sale at the venue and the KPS. “Chowdike is a dying instrument, which is why we have chosen it,” he says. “A related stamp will also be on display,” Mr. Jain says.

“Karphilex” will be visited by senior philatelists from around the country who will speak on various aspects of philately, including Sita Bhatija and P.S. Shah from Bangalore. “Generally philatelists collect stamps by theme,” Mr. Jain says.

KPS was founded in 1975 under the guidance of L.G. Shenoi. It has 380 life members now. KPS conducts workshops to educate beginners. “Karphilex” will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no entry charge. For details, call 9845170700.

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