The construction on the “Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge”, a cross-sea bridge linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao in the Pearl River Delta, China commenced on the 15th December 2009 at Zhuhai. In the future, closer relationship of the three regions will be achieved because of this cross-sea bridge. To commemorate this occasion, Macao Post, China Post and HongKong Post jointly issue the postage paid postcard with the theme “Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge” on 24th March 2010, which is the hundredth day since commencement of the construction of the bridge. The issuance of the postcard is to commemorate this special day, and at the same time has marked an important milestone for the social and economic development in the Pearl River Delta region. The design of the postcard uses the conceptual design to represent the magnificent structure of the bridge, and the city flowers “Bauhinia”, “Bougainvillea” and “Lotus Flower” symbolizing the three regions of Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao linking together. The postcard issued by Macao Post is applied the silver foil on the lotus flower, to highlight the region. The postage paid postcard will be available for sale at the Philatelic Shop of Macao Post Headquarters, “Rua do Campo” Post Office, Maritime Ferry Terminal Post Office, Airport Post Office, and the Communications Museum on 24th March 2010. The postage paid postcard to be sold in Macao is priced at MOP6.00 each, you can send this postcard to every corner of the world without stamp.
