YOGYAKARTA - The Minister of Culture (Menbud) Fadli Zon announced the National Philately Day (HFN) 2026 at the Embung Giwangan Cultural Park, Yogyakarta, Sunday, March 29, 2026. The announcement marked an effort to encourage philately to move out of the hobby room to become part of cultural development.
This activity was held through collaboration between the Indonesian Philatelic Enthusiasts Association (PFI), the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Communication and Digital, and the Yogyakarta City Government. The theme carried is "Philately-Culture of the Children of the Country".
In his speech, Fadli Zon, who is also the General Chairman of PFI, emphasized that philately is not just a collection activity. According to him, stamps and philatelic objects contain records of the history, identity, and cultural journey of the nation.
"Philately is a small object that holds the big story of the nation. It records the history, identity, and journey of our culture," said Menbud Fadli.
He explained that since the beginning of independence, stamps have been part of the national identity as well as a medium that records various important events. Starting from culture, organizations, to the dynamics of people's lives. In the midst of the development of communication technology, the Minister of Education considers philately to be important as an educational tool that teaches perseverance, accuracy, and understanding of history.
Fadli also highlighted the potential of philately as an instrument of cultural diplomacy. According to the Minister, the issuance of joint stamps between countries can be a way to introduce Indonesia's wealth to the world.
The Yogyakarta Special Region Government, represented by Assistant I for Government and People's Welfare, Aria Nugrahadi, considers philately to be relevant in the digital age. He said that philately is not only a collection medium, but a cross-generational learning space that records the history of the nation.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of the 2026 HFN Committee Yetti Martanti said this year's commemoration was an important milestone for the journey of philately in Indonesia. The series of activities of the 2026 HFN includes tasting the slogan stamp at the Yogyakarta Post Office on March 28-April 30, 2026, national seminars, exhibitions, workshops, postcard business meetings, various competitions, to the launch of philatelic products in a number of regions.
The event also saw the signing of the "HFN 2026" Philatelic Commemorative Cover and the launch of the postcard book "Djocjocarta Illustrated Postcard" by Fadli Zon and Mahpudi.
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