Hanoi, Feb. 9 -- The Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Vietnam Post Corporation, has released a stamp set and a commemorative coin to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse.

The "Tet Binh Ngo" stamp set comprises two stamps and one souvenir sheet, designed by artist Nguyen Quang Vinh and inspired by the image of the horse in Eastern culture. Under the theme "Ma dao thanh cong" (Horse Returns, Success Comes), the stamp set conveys wishes for a dynamic, resilient and successful new year.

In traditional beliefs, the horse is a sacred animal symbolising loyalty, vigour, patience and perseverance, and is also believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. Drawing on this symbolism, the stamp set is presented in ...