The above four stamps were issued in 1985 for "The 580th Anniversary of
Zheng He's Maritime Expeditions".
The first souvenir sheet shows Zheng He standing in front of a map of the
Indian Ocean. In the margins are pictures of his fleet.
The second one presents the scene of Zheng He 's first meeting with the
Champa Empire (in modern-day Vietnam). Local people sing and dance cheerfully to
welcome Zhen He' visit.
The third stamp shows Zheng He's fleets arriving at Arabia, where envoys of
the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) offer silk and porcelain in exchange for the local
products .
The last one depicts Zheng He's fleets reaching Africa. The king welcomes
Zheng He in a full dress. Zheng He embraces his fist and expresses thanks to the
local people.