Four YOUNG Hong Kong artists' work will soon be seen worldwide - and none of them are more than 11 years old. They are the winners of the 2003 Children Stamps Design Competition.
Tsoi Ka-lai, Belinda Chan Hoi-yan, Yuen Nga-pui and Liu Chap-yin - aged between nine and 11 - were selected from 5,200 entrants who submitted drawings on the theme of 'My Favourite Toys and Games'.
Postmaster General Allan Chiang Yam-wang said the competition was beneficial for many reasons.
'The objective of this competition is to encourage children to express their passion for their favourite toys and games through drawings and to provide an opportunity for them to demonstrate their talent in design,' Mr Chiang said.
'This is also part of Hongkong Post's continuous effort to stimulate an interest in stamp collection among children. It is best to develop the hobby at an early age.' The winning entries depict popular children's games - stone, paper, scissors; Chinese chess; bubble blowing and Hopscotch.
Last week, Hongkong Post launched the four designs on a first day cover.