Virtual Postcrossing Meeting - Toronto, Canada

The diverse population of Toronto reflects its current and historical role as an important destination for immigrants to Canada. About half of its residents were born outside of Canada and over 200 ethnic origins are represented among its inhabitants. 

 

Qingguo Lane in Changzhou - Changzhou, China

As Qingguo Lane, at that time, joined the grand canal between Beijing and Hangzhou, one of the longest and oldest canals in the world, many ships gathered there, making it a fruit distribution centre. There were also many fruit stores along the bank. Many famous people once lived there including the one-time leader of the Chinese Communist Party Qu Qiubai, and military strategist Tang Jingchuan, who was born in Wujing, Changzhou.

 

Postcrossing Meeting in Konz - Schieren, Luxembourg

Konz is a city in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Saar and Moselle, approx 8 km southwest of Trier. Konz is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde ("collective municipality") Konz. 

 

Postcrossing Meeting in Zhengzhou - Zhengzhou, China

The city lies on the southern bank of the Yellow River. Zhengzhou is a major hub of China's national transportation network, with railways connecting Zhengzhou to Europe and an international airport. Zhengzhou is a National Civilized City and a State-list Famous Historical and Culture City.

 

Postcrossing Meetup Wuxi and Singapore - Singapore

Singapore has the second highest population density of any country in the world, although there are numerous green and recreational spaces due to urban planning. With a multicultural population and in recognition of the cultural identities of the major ethnic groups within the nation, Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. 

Wuxi is a historically and culturally prominent city and has been a thriving economic centre since ancient times as a production and export hub of rice, silk and textiles. In the last few decades, it has emerged as a major producer of electrical motors, software, solar technology and bicycle parts. The city lies in the southern delta of the Yangtze River and on Lake Tai, which with its 48 islets is popular with tourists.

 

Postcrossing Meeting in Kassel - Kassel, Germany

Kassel is a city on the Fulda River in northern Hesse, in central Germany. The former capital of the state of Hesse-Kassel has many palaces and parks, including the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kassel is also known for the Documenta exhibitions of contemporary art. 

 

Postcrossing - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is a city and the administrative centre of Kamchatka Krai, Russia. It is located in the far east of the country and lies along the coast of Avacha Bay by the Pacific Ocean. The city is situated at sea level and surrounded by volcanoes. The surrounding terrain is mountainous enough that the horizon cannot be seen clearly from any point in town. Across Avacha Bay from the city of Vilyuchinsk is Russia's largest submarine base, the Rybachiy Nuclear Submarine Base, established during the Soviet period and still used by the Russian Navy.

 

Postcrossing Meeting in Mariehamn - Mariehamn, Aland Islands

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Mariehamn is the seat of the Government and Parliament of Åland, and 40% of the population of Åland live in the city. The theme of the coat of arms of Mariehamn refers to the city's main livelihood, maritime transport, and the city's parks, which are typically lined with linden trees.

 

Luna Park Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia

Luna Park Melbourne is a historic amusement park located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria. It opened on 13 December 1912, with a formal opening a week later, and has been operating almost continuously ever since.

 

Qingdao Postcrossing Meeting - Qingdao, China

Qingdao is a city in eastern Shandong Province. The city's name in Chinese characters literally means "azure island". Located on China's Yellow Sea coast, it is a major nodal city of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that connects Asia with Europe.

 

Postcrossing Meetup - Viersen, Germany

Viersen - a city in the western part of Germany, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Every September, the city organizes the International Jazz Music Festival (Internationales Jazzfestival).