Menyembah, Brunei

2941

Technical Data

Stamp Set India ASEAN Commemorative Summit
Date of Issue January 25, 2018
Denomination Rs. 5
Quantity 500,000
Perforation 13¼ x 13
Printer Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Printing Process Wet Offset
Watermark No Watermark
Colors Multicolor
Credit (Designed By) Sh. Sankha Samanta Smt. Alka Sharma
Catalog Codes

Michel IN 3333

Yvert et Tellier IN 3023

Stanley Gibbons IN 3459

Themes

The Menyembah is a traditional Bruneian gesture of greeting and respect, often offered to royalty, and bears a close resemblance to the Indian Namaskar. This graceful salutation reflects the shared cultural values of humility, reverence, and harmony that unite the peoples of Brunei and India.

Featured in the ASEAN–India Commemorative Stamp Series, the depiction of Menyembah symbolizes the deep civilizational links and cultural exchanges between India and Southeast Asia. The graceful mudras, or hand gestures, seen across regional dance and art forms, further highlight this enduring connection.

First Day Cover

India ASEAN Commemorative Summit