VELAS LATINOAMERICA, CURACAO

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Velas Latinoamerica Curacao

For the first time the Velas Latinoamérica, the Regatta around South America from Brasil to Mexico via Argentina and Chile, will stop in Curaçao. As a part of the Velas LatinoAmérica series, it’s all about strengthening bonds between the many Navies and nations participating, an idea that extends beyond the 1500+ crew members to the many thousands of visitors expected to descend on the city for a celebration like no other.
To commemorate this spectacular event, the artist Nathalie Antonia, designed the ‘Velas 2022’ stamp series, which consists of the visiting ships; Cat.2 - Capitán Miranda, 289c - 11 Países, 464c - ARM Cuauhtémoc, and 496c - Cisne Branco. From tall ships to related vessels, they can all be found in the port of Curaçao. Each ship has its unique story and with this festival, their sails complement the architecture of the city of Curaçao wonderfully alongside parades, music, dancers, and artists.

The following tall ships are shown on the stamps.
CAPITAN MIRANDA: viewtopic.php?p=19177#p19177

11 PAISES: show the map with the 11 countries which took part in VELAS LATINOAMERICA.

CUAUTEMOC: viewtopic.php?p=14999#p14999

CISNE BRANCO: viewtopic.php?p=10905#p10905

The bow of the tall Ship on the left of the FDC is from the Brasilian CISNE BRANCO: viewtopic.php?p=10905#p10905
Curacao 2022 2cl./496c sg?, Scott?