The first and second picture of China's Year of the Pig zodiac stamps. (Photo provided by Chongqing Post)

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Recently, the China Post held a launching ceremony at the Postage Stamp Printing Bureau in Beijing, and the China's Year of the Pig zodiac stamps started pringting. The design of the Year Jihai zodiac stamp was unveiled at the event.

The China's Year of the Pig zodiac stamps were designed by Han Meilin. The first picture is named "Fat Pig Wangfu", in which a pig who has a big belly and is magnanimous behaves adorably. He runs in a swift manner as if towards a happier life. The second picture is named "Five Fortunes" in which two older pigs and three little pigs appear at the same time. They are happy and harmonious. symbolizing the reunion of the family.

The first picture is named Fat Pig Wangfu, symbolizing running towards a happier life. (Photo provided by Chongqing Post)

At the scene, Han Meilin also shared his indissoluble bound with stamps over the years and stories on his enthusiasm about art and happiness collecting stamps in his lifetime.

The China's Year of the Pig zodiac stamp will be released on January 5, 2019. (Translated by Yang Lifu, Fathom Languages Limited)