Hansel and Gretel (Brothers Grimm)
Issued in 1976 as part of a Children's Literature and Fairy Tales series, this stamp commemorates Hansel and Gretel, the famous fairy tale collected and published by the Brothers Grimm in the nineteenth century. The design depicts Hansel and Gretel standing before the legendary gingerbread house deep within the forest, one of the most recognizable scenes in world folklore. The story has become a classic of children's literature, known for its themes of courage, resourcefulness, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros celebrated the enduring appeal of traditional fairy tales and their role in transmitting cultural heritage across generations. The issue highlighted the importance of storytelling, imagination, and literature in childhood education, while recognizing Hansel and Gretel as one of the most beloved tales in world folklore.
By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros celebrated the enduring appeal of traditional fairy tales and their role in transmitting cultural heritage across generations. The issue highlighted the importance of storytelling, imagination, and literature in childhood education, while recognizing Hansel and Gretel as one of the most beloved tales in world folklore.