The Philatelic Federation of Korea announced on 22 December 2023 that the date of the exhibition to be postponed to 2025, exact date, venue TBA

Our Commission Chairman and Secretary held the first Continental (FIAP) Jury Academy at Bangkok on 24-25 November 2023 during Thailand 2023 WSC. The course is based on the FIP Jury Academy material modified for training continental (FIAP) jurors intended to become FIP apprentice in near future. Day 1 involves understanding the judging criteria, jury etiquette…

Congratulations to all participants in TRD Philately Class. There were some outstanding exhibits on display at Thailand 2023 WSC held in Bangkok end of November.          

The Philatelic Federation of Korea announced recently that the date of the exhibition changed back to August 2024, exact date, venue TBA

The original seminar was given in 2016, now translated into Chinese

This WSE was held from 25 – 28 May 2023 at Messe, Essen – a gigantic state of the art exhibition complex next to Gruga Park. There were a total of 809 exhibits. 64 Large Gold medals and 196 Gold medals were awarded. Palmares was held on the 27 May at the exhibition centre banquet…

Commission meeting on 28 May 2023 in Messe, Essen IBRA Minutes and seminar just uploaded (photos courtesy of Prof. P.C. Shaw)

Just added to website:- 2022 members’ activity report for 2022 IBRA commission meeting 28 May 2023 agenda exhibiting guide for novice and youth exhibitors in traditional philately class

Thanks to the efficiency of the organiser, please note that the IBRA official website has been updated. Activities, meetings, program, exhibit list and jury list posted. It will be updated from time to time, please pay a visit. www.Ibra2023.de Vielen dank        

There will be a Traditional Philately Commission meeting for delegates on Sunday, 28 May, 3 to 5 p.m. in room D/E at the exhibition venue. The meeting will be followed by a Traditional Philately Class qualifying judging seminar conducted by Bureau members. Jurors, exhibitors and all those interested in this exhibiting class are welcome.