The newly released stamp

China Post Group officially released a couple of stamps in Beijing on January 5 to celebrate the arrival of "Monkey Year" in accordance with traditional Chinese zodiac culture.

The newly released stamps were designed by famous artist Huang Yongyu, engraved by Zhao Chuan and Ma Rong, and printed by Beijing Stamp Factory.

One of the stamps depicted a cute monkey holding a peach with one hand whilst clinging to a tree branch, signifying the delivery of luck. Meanwhile, the other was covered with an adult monkey holding two babies by the hand, which conveys public's expectations regarding family harmony and longevity.

The newly released stamp