The commemorative stamps of the Hangzhou Asian Games. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]

Commemorative stamps for the Hangzhou Asian Games and the commemorative postal cards for the Hangzhou Asian Para Games were unveiled on Aug 23.

China Post will issue the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou commemorative stamps on Sept 23, the opening day of the Games. The stamps are the most significant commemorative items of the Games.

The two stamps, with the serial number 2023-19, respectively feature the emblem and mascot of the Games, complemented by the core graphic element "潤澤" (Meeting the World).

The stamps are created using high-line intaglio printing with multi-color overprinting to enhance color saturation. The unique tooth profile depicts the shape of "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon", the iconic landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou.

The stamps also employ fluorescent ink anti-counterfeiting technology, revealing several orange-colored local landmarks under ultraviolet light.

The commemorative postal card for Hangzhou Asian Para Games. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]

On the same day, China Post also issued a "4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou" commemorative postal card, numbered JP276. The postal card features the emblem of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, with the main focus on the name of the event and its mascot "Feifei", surrounded by the silhouette of Hangzhou.

Issuing sports-themed postage stamps is a tradition observed during various international major sporting events. It serves as an important means of promoting the event and reaching the wider public.