The U.S. Postal Service unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse stamp at the Chinese Community Center in Houston today.
The Year of the Horse begins Feb. 17, 2026.
“This Lunar New Year stamp dedication shows our continued storied tradition of using stamps to spotlight the diverse events, ideals, and people that make our nation great,” said Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner, who also served as dedicating official for the stamp.
Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with original art by Camille Chew.
Chew constructed the horse mask out of hand-printed paper, then cut, scored and folded it into shape. She then embellished the mask with acrylic paint and other paper elements, such as flowers and tassels, and covered the back in a layer of papier-mâché. The mask was photographed on a white background for this series.
Also present at the ceremony today were Gary Poon, CEO of the Chinese Community Center; Kenneth Li, board chair of Houston’s Southwest Management District; and opera artist Lian Chen Walker.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Association Board of Directors President Luis M. Chen was the master of ceremonies.
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