Year of the families 2018
2018 is the Year of Families, which Magyar Posta is marking by issuing a special souvenir sheet.Sixty thousand numbered copies of the souvenir sheet designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz were produced by the banknote printing company Pénzjegynyomda. The new issue will go on sale from 24 May 2018 and from that date will be available at first day post offices and Filaposta in Hungary but may also be ordered from Magyar Posta’s online store.
Living in a family is good, being a mother is good, being a father
is good, the Year of Families
proclaims, because families form the basis of every community and thus the
foundations of the country as well. As a mark of respect for the smallest
community of people, the Ministry of Human Capacities announced that 2018 would
be the Year of Families, which focuses on caring parents, siblings, seniors,
children and children yet to be born. Just as it is highly important
whether we choose sand or rock as a foundation for building a house, it is also
crucial to choose the right basis for our family. What is the right basis?
Obviously, this could only be love. However, besides love, the extent to which
the environment supports all members of the family also plays an important role
in ensuring a full and happy family life. This is one reason for creating the
Year of Families 2018 because this also means a financial contribution and
moral support for young couples looking to establish a home and start a family,
for large families, for people returning to work after having a child, and
seniors.
The Year of Families 2018 has
its own logo and unique image, in which building blocks symbolise the
successive elements of the family support scheme. During the year, the
organisers will provide constantly updated information materials and arrange a
rich local and national programme of events where useful advice for creating
and maintaining a happy and balanced family life is available, enabling
participants to spend an enjoyable time at a variety of community-building
events. Details are given on the organisers’ website and social media pages.
The above mentioned logo and
elements of the Year’s image provided the concept for the souvenir sheet. These
lead into a visual world interwoven with playful elements that immediately
appeal to viewers including families. The main motif of the stamp is a hot air
balloon, which is highlighted by a fine layer of varnish in the composition. The
first day cover focuses on certain parts of this world by enlarging the design
of the logo and the special postmark uses a stylised depiction of a family that
is also to be found on the stamp.
Sources: www.csaladokeve.hu; www.csalad-ok.hu; www.facebook.com/csaladokeve2018