Processional palanquin is a man - carried means of transport of the old time in Vietnam for kings, lords & mandarins in court or for gods in traditional festivals.

   There are processional palanquin of various types such as: "Eight-pole", "Imperial Court", "Two- carrier" or "Hammock". Each has its own shape & designs, but in general, they are made of wood painted with brilliant vermilion & gilded (on main part & carrying-pole) together with cloth, colourful silk bands (throne - shaped part) expressing tenderness & luxury.

   Now, the processional palanquin is only used in traditional & local festivals, such as: Hung Temple, Tan Saint procession, Chu Dong Tu & Tien Dung princess, etc. Particularly, to enhance the meaning of festivals, the processional palanquin carriers must be strong, "good-looking boys & pretty girls".

   The ancient processional palanquins become the nation's cultural heritage.

   On 10.3.2000, Department General of Posts & Telecommunications (DGPT) issues the stampset "Processional Palanquin" consisting of 3 values and one block featuring different "eight-pole" ones (i.e. it is carried by 8 people).

   On the stamp is the image of "eight-pole" processional palanquin consisting of carrying-pole sophisticatedly carved with dragon-head & tail; the red-painted (not carved) main part of pole; the throne-shaped part with and without cloth roof & colourful silk band decoration.