Stamp Requests

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Dear Slowly Team, Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — February 11. I would like to take a moment to celebrate this meaningful day and express my gratitude for creating such a wonderful platform. Empowering women and girls in science and technology is truly invaluable. Perhaps next year, you could consider creating a special stamp to honor this important day? It would mean a lot to us. Thank you for your continuous efforts and creativity. Warm regards

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock is a large sandstone monolith. It crops out near the centre of Australia in the southern part of the Northern Territory. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area, known as the Aṉangu. It is also one of the most important indigenous sites in Australia. The area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru is one of Australia's most recognisable natural landmarks and has been a popular destination for tourists since the late 1930s.

Wrocław's Old Town is a captivating blend of history and charm, nestled in the heart of the city. Known for its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere, it is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Poland. At the center of the Old Town lies the Market Square (Rynek), one of the largest medieval market squares in Europe. This bustling plaza is surrounded by beautifully restored buildings showcasing a mix of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance styles. The iconic Old Town Hall, with its impressive astronomical clock, stands proudly as a testament to the city's rich heritage. Strolling through the cobblestone streets, visitors can discover hidden courtyards, cozy cafes, and lively restaurants offering a taste of local cuisine. The Ostrów Tumski district, known as Cathedral Island, is a serene escape with its picturesque bridges and the magnificent Wrocław Cathedral. Wrocław's Old Town is not just about history; it's also a hub of cultural activity. Throughout the year, the area hosts numerous festivals, concerts, and events that bring the community together. The blend of historic charm and modern energy makes Wrocław's Old Town a unique and unforgettable experience.

The stray cats of Istanbul and the city folks' love for them are well-known; there are even documentaries on them, like the "Kedi" (2016) movie! This stamp series would feature the famous street cats of Istanbul where one design could show a cat resting on a windowsill in Balat, another napping by the Bosphorus, etc. Istanbul’s street cats are an iconic (and adorable) part of daily life. If you’ve ever spent time feeding or photographing them, this stamp idea is extra personal.

Where the desert meets the sea ✨ The Namibian coastline was guarded by the rough waters of the cold Benguela current leading to the Namib desert which, combined, acted as a natural deterrent to foreign invasion by way of sea for a period of time before Namibia became a German colony. Shipwrecks still litter the infamous skeleton coast to this day. https://www.andbeyond.com/destinations/africa/namibia/skeleton-coast/

I found the decision to make a Kasprowy Wierch cable railway stamp quite surprising, but it inspired me to suggest stamps depicting Polish natural wonders and curiosities. There's a general natural wonders/park suggestion thread here: https://feedback.slowly.app/stamp-requests/p/various-nations-natural-wonders-national-parks and Hight Tatras (Slovakia/Poland) suggestion here https://feedback.slowly.app/stamp-requests/p/slovakia-vysoke-tatry but I wanted to make this country-specific. My ideas are: Giewont – a mountain massif in Tatra Mountains. The legend says it's a sleeping knight who will awake when Poland is in danger. On the top of Giewont's highest peak, Great Giewont, there's a metal cross built in 1901. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giewont Wodospad Kamieńczyka (Kamieńczyk Falls) – the highest waterfall in the Polish part of Sudety Mountains. A legend says that the water contains tears of seven rusalkas grieving over the death of another rusalka named Łabudka, who slipped and fell down a precipice to her death. The waterfall was featured in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamie%C5%84czyk_Falls Maczuga Herkulesa (Hercules' Club) – a limestone stack in Ojców National Park, near Pieskowa Skała (Little Dog's Cliff) limestone cliff and castle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maczuga_Herkulesa Krzywy Las (Crooked Forest) – a grove of Scots pines near Nowe Czarnowo village, in north-western Poland. The trees were planted in 1930s, and the most popular theory is that they were bent on purpose by people who wanted to use them for specific parts of furniture, boats or sleigh, although there is no official explanation. In 2021, the Gryfino Forest District planted additional 1000 trees that will undergo a shaping process. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crooked_Forest Śnieżka (Poland/Czechia; the Czech name is Sněžka) – is a mountain on the border between the Czechia and Poland; the highest peak in the Sudetes and the highest mountain in entire Czechia. A very distinctive High-Mountain Meteorological Observatory is located on top of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sn%C4%9B%C5%BEka

I think a special stamp in honor of Ballet Day would be a great idea! However, I imagine that a series of stamps inspired by classic ballet pieces, such as “Giselle”, “Swan Lake”, “The Nutcracker”, “Coppélia”, “Sleeping Beauty” and many others, would be even more enchanting. As a lover of stories, I was enchanted by the series of short story stamps that are now available on the app. For ballet enthusiasts, this collection would be a fun and creative way to celebrate this beautiful art!

Why not create a series of classic movie stamps, from Marvel & DC movies, to oldies like Death On the Nile, Mary Poppins, Sound of Music etc. I would love to collect those!

Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by joining the pieces with gold. Kintsugi is part of a Japanese philosophy that embraces imperfection and sees beauty in it. The meaning behind kintsugi is embracing your flaws and imperfections and it teaches us to look for beauty in the seemingly ordinary.