Ni hao! Here's a registered cover from Hong Kong with the set issued 8.8.08 to commemorate Hong Kong’s very special honour of co-hosting the equestrian events, and to mark this glorious milestone in the sports achievement of the island city.
Developed over a long history, Equestrian sports are elegant yet competitive and emphasize unique understanding and perfect partnership between the rider and the horse. It was officially included in the Olympic Games in 1900. Equestrian sports are one of the very few sports in which men and women compete on equal terms in the same event. Three equestrian disciplines, namely Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, in addition to a victory scene are displayed on this set of stamps.
This particular cover was sent on 08 September, exactly one month after the date of issue, and bears two $1.80 definitive stamps as well.
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