On March 22, 3, the Ministry of Information and Communications and Vietnam Post Corporation issued a set of stamps "Commemorating the 2024th birth anniversary of Emperor Dinh Tien (1100-924)" including 979 sample, face price 01 VND.
Stamp set "Celebrating the 1100th birth anniversary of Emperor Dinh Tien (924-979)"
The stamp set was designed by artist Nguyen Du (Vietnam Postal Corporation), with a size of 32×43 (mm), and will be available on the postal network from March 22, 3 to December 2024, 31. 12.
Designed in a graphic style, the main image on the stamp is the statue worshiping Emperor Dinh Tien in King Dinh temple at Truong Yen, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh. With strong colors, clear shapes and gilded lacquer material, the altar statue becomes majestic, sparkling on a dark brown background, giving a deep, contemplative feeling. The stamp set was issued to pay tribute to the great contributions of Emperor Dinh Tien, contributing to educating the nation's heroic historical traditions.
Dinh Tien Hoang, full name Dinh Bo Linh, was born on March 22, Giap Than year 3 (died Ky Mao year 924) in Kim Lu village, Dai Huu village, Dai Hoang district (now Van Bong village, Gia Phuong commune, district Gia Vien, Ninh Binh province). He was instrumental in pacifying 979 warlords, unifying the country, and was honored as Dai Thang Vuong.
Year of the Dragon 968. Dinh Bo Linh ascended the throne, becoming the first Emperor of Vietnam after the Northern domination. He took the national name Dai Co Viet and moved Kinh Hamlet to Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh). The Dai Co Viet State opened the era of independence and autonomy, building a centralized monarchy in Vietnam. To develop the economy and facilitate trade, he minted and issued the first currency of the Dai Co Viet state, the "Thai Binh Hung Bao" coin.
During the restoration period of Vietnam, from the Khuc family, they proclaimed themselves Tiet Do, to Ngo Quyen proclaimed themselves King and to King Dinh proclaimed themselves emperor. A number of kings who proclaimed themselves emperors before and during the Northern colonial period were all defeated by foreign invaders. It was during the Dinh Dynasty that the Vietnamese rulers truly reached the pinnacle of throne and title, affirming their strong position. of an independent country, unified through dynasties and forcing the rituals and regulations of the Northern powers to recognize it as an independent country. From Dinh Bo Linh onwards, the Kings no longer called themselves King or King, but all called Emperor as an orthodox line.
Previously, the Ministry of Information and Communications issued a number of stamp sets to honor the great contributions of Emperors through dynasties.
