Archive · 19 May 2025
BuddhaPEX-25: Int'l Philatelic Exhibition on Buddha's Life
Imagine a big show about stamps, but these aren't just any stamps!
It's a special exhibition called 'BuddhaPEX-25' in Gorakhpur, India.
It started to celebrate International Museum Day.
The show has stamps from all over the world, like Sri Lanka and the USA, that tell the story of Buddha.
People can see many stamps, special covers, and postcards that show different parts of Buddha's life.
Besides looking at stamps, there are also fun activities such as writing letters, making art, and learning about stamp history.
It's a way to learn about the world and history in a cool, interesting way, especially for kids.
An international philatelic exhibition, 'BuddhaPEX-25,' commenced in Gorakhpur.
The exhibition is a joint effort by the Department of Culture, Uttar Pradesh, and the Philatelic Society.
Over 1,000 philatelic items from 150+ countries, featuring stamps related to Buddha's life, are on display.
The event includes a postcrossing meetup, workshops, and competitions.
Organizers emphasized the event's role in cultural engagement and highlighting Buddhist heritage.
- Who
- Organized by the Department of Culture, Uttar Pradesh, and the Philatelic Society of Uttar Pradesh
- What
- An international philatelic exhibition, 'BuddhaPEX-25', featuring stamps and materials related to the life of Buddha.
- When
- Started on Saturday, to mark International Museum Day
- Where
- State Buddhist Museum in Gorakhpur
- Why
- To showcase stamps and materials themed on Lord Buddha and promote cultural engagement.
- Location
- Gorakhpur
- Occasion
- International Museum Day
- Organizers
- Department of Culture, Uttar Pradesh, and Philatelic Society of Uttar Pradesh
- Philatelic Items
- Over 1,000
- Countries Represented
- 150+