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In 2022, the Eastern Regional Council launched its first regional stamp collection, titled “Bolol Reġjonali”. This project emerged from a lively discussion about the unique plant species associated with each locality in the Eastern Region, both historically and in present times. The idea was to create a stamp set for each locality, featuring these plants alongside significant local landmarks.

“Bolol Reġjonali” showcases 12 paintings, one representing each locality in the Eastern Region of Malta. Each artwork depicts a historical landmark or iconic location, complemented by endemic or indigenous flora native to the area or capable of thriving there. The artist, Ms. Lara Vella, has also added a whimsical touch by including snails in the paintings, encouraging viewers to examine the detailed work closely.
The painting details are as follows:

• Birkirkara – Water Figwort ( Scrophularia auriculata ) – Old Railway Station
• Għargħur – Sandarac Gum Tree ( Tetraclinis articulata ) – Għar San Brincat
• Gżira – Bay Laurel ( Laurus nobilis ) – Bieb Ta’ Forti Manoel
• L-Iklin – Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) – Triq it-Timu, Watch Tower
• Lija – Maltese Orange Tree ( Citrus sinensis L.) – Torri Belveder
• Msida – Maltese Ferule ( Ferula Melitensis ) – L-Għajn Tal-Ħasselin
• Pembroke – Maltese Pyramidal Orchid ( Anacamptis pyramidalis subsp. urvilleanan ) – Pembroke Clock Tower
• Tal-Pieta’ – Showy Chalicevine ( Solandra grandiflora ) – Villa Frere
• St. Julian’s – Evergreen Oak ( Quercus ilex ) – Balluta Square
• Sliema – Maltese Cliff Orache ( Cremnophyton lanfrancoi ) – Il-Fortizza
• Swieqi – Mediterranean Thyme ( Thymbra capitata ) – Fort Madliena
• Ta’ Xbiex – Bramble ( Rubus ulmifolius ) – Helm Monument

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