JOBURG 2010

The Philatelic Federation of South Africa and the South African Post Office, together with FIAP, are pleased to announce that there will be a FIAP Asian International Stamp Exhibition in year 2010 from October 27th to 31st October in Johannesburg.
JOBURG 2010, 26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition (hereafter referred to as JOBURG 2010) is organized with the following objectives:
- to expand and develop friendly relations and close cooperation among FIAP members, and
- to promote every aspect of philately in the FIAP region.
JOBURG 2010 is jointly sponsored by the Philatelic Foundation of Southern Africa and the South African Post Office and is organized under the auspices of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa.
JOBURG 2010 will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa and will open on October 27, 2010 and close on October 31, 2010, a total of 5 days.
JOBURG 2010 (26th Asian International Stamp Exhibition) has been granted the patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) and the recognition of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP).
Participation in the Competitive Classes is available to all collectors who are members of the societies affiliated to member federations of FIAP and those members of FIP who have historic connections with our country.
Exhibitors must obtain their Exhibit Application Forms from their Commissioners. A separate Exhibit Application Form should be used for each exhibit. When submitting the Exhibit Application Form, the exhibitor shall attach a copy of the introductory page, describing the exhibit (in English). This introductory page may change in detail, but not concept. Duly completed Exhibit Application Forms should be sent through your Commissioner to reach the Organizing Committee by March 31, 2010.
Exhibition classes
Non-Competitive Class
Court of Honour
Competitive Classes
Class 1 FIAP Championship Class for collections that have been awarded three FIP / FIAP large gold medals at the exhibitions patronized by FIP / FIAP over the past 10 years (2001-2010)
Class 2 Traditional Philately
1) Southern Africa
2) Asia and Australasia
3) The Rest of the World
Class 3 Postal History
1) Southern Africa
2) Asia and Australasia
3) The Rest of the World
Class 4 Postal Stationery
Class 5 Aerophilately
Class 6 Astrophilately
Class 7 Thematic Philately
Exhibits will be classified under:
A) Nature
B) Culture
C) Technology
Class 8 Maximaphily
Class 9 Revenues
Class 10 Youth Philately (Age at January 01, 2010)
1) Collectors aged 13 to 15 years
2) Collectors aged 16 – 18 years
3) Collectors aged 19 – 21 years
Class 11 Literature
1) Philatelic books, pamphlets and studies (issued after January 01, 2005)
2) Philatelic journals, periodicals (issued after January 01, 2008)
3) Stamp catalogues (issued after January 01, 2008)
Class 12 One-Frame Exhibit
For Individual Regularions for JOBURG 2010 (IREX), click here.
For Entry Form, clcik here.Contacts:
The address of the Organizing Committee of JOBURG 2010 is: JOBURG 2010 Organizing Committee
PO Box 412505 Craighall 2024
South Africa
Tel +27-11-4472233 Fax +27-11-4472223
Email: info@joburg2010stampshow.co.za
The address of the Commissioner General of JOBURG 2010 is: Mr. Patrick Flanagan RDPSA
PO Box 412505 Craighall 2024
South Africa
Tel +27-83-2655649
Email: pflan@mweb.co.za
The address of the FIAP Co-ordinator is: Mr. Tay Peng Hian RDP
3 Kian Teck Way
Singapore 628732
Tel 65-62612421 Fax 65-62662750
Email: fiap@pacific.net.sg