Philanippon 2011, Yokohama, Japan from 28 July - 2 August 2011

 

Philanippon 2011

Status : World Philatelic Exhibition

Date : 28 July - 2 August, 2011

Host City : Yokohama, Japan

Received an invitation from the Philanippon 2011 organiser to be a member of the Jury Team of the World Philatelic Exhibition Event held at Yokohama port city, Japan from 28 July - 2 August, 2011. This event was planned 3 years ago, unfortunately, an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 hit the Eastern Coastal areas of  Japan on the 11th March, 2011 , triggered a destructive tsunami wiping out a few major cities of the Eastern Coast. Worst news was the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant was damaged causing leakage of the harmful radioactive radiation. Although, Japan government had tried tirelessly to salvage the Nuclear Plant from the problem of the leakage of radioactive radiation BUT in vain. Radioactive radiation leakage is a BIG concern to everyone traveling to Japan at this moment. When I first received the invitation from Philanippon 2011 in April, I was hesitating to accept or to reject the offer. It was really hard to make a firm decision. I have NOT been to Yokohama, and will like to make a visit to the beautiful city. I finally prayed to the GOD to seek for a decision making, I penned a reply to Philanippon 2011 by saying Yes, Yokohama!  I shall be to resume my duty by reporting to Philanippon 2011 on the 26th July, 2011.

2011年4月份收到Philanippon 2011日本世界邮票展览主办当局的邀请函，出任邮展评审一职。这一邮界盛事早在3年前已经着手筹办，一场311地震引发了灾难性的海啸给主办当局带来了影响，尤其福岛核电站的辐射泄漏问题，抢救了已有2个月，进展不大，核泄漏问题的确叫所有有意在Philanippon 2011期间到日本观展的集邮者纷纷却步了。 虽然高兴收到Philanippon 2011的邀请函然而心里难免犹疑是否接纳有关盛情的邀约呢？ 我唯有祷告让上帝给我作出有关的决定。我终于写下了回函向Philappon 2011说“OK, Yokohama 见！”。2011年7月26日我将搭上日航班机到Philanippon 2011 履行任务。