Comorian Folklore Dances

Comorian Folklore Dances

Year
1975
Face Value
150
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
art

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 193
Yvert & Tellier
KM 104B
Stanley Gibbons
KM 174

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Pierrette Lambert
Printers
Imprimerie Des Timbres-Poste, Paris
This stamp is part of a series celebrating the traditional folklore and cultural heritage of the Comoros. It depicts a performer playing a drum, an instrument that occupies a central place in many Comorian ceremonies, festivals, and traditional dances. Music and dance have long served as important expressions of community identity, preserving customs and transmitting cultural traditions from one generation to the next.

By featuring Comorian folklore dances, the stamp honors the rich cultural traditions of the islands and the importance of performing arts in social and ceremonial life. The issue promotes awareness of the country's cultural heritage and recognizes the role of traditional music and dance in strengthening community bonds and preserving the unique identity of the Comorian people.