(Baonghean.vn) - The market for flowers and gifts is becoming vibrant as the October 20th holiday approaches. This year, fresh flowers are arranged and trimmed in new, beautiful styles, with some flower arrangements costing millions of VND but still selling very well. Many items,Prices increased by approximately 10-20%.
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| Fresh flowers are a popular gift choice for Vietnamese Women's Day. Many flower shop owners say that sales have nearly doubled this year compared to normal days. (Photo: Lam Manh) |
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| Artificial flowers also come in a wider variety of styles than before. Besides artificial flowers in boxes, there are also elaborately arranged, vibrant bouquets. The price per bouquet or box ranges from 350,000 to 400,000 VND. |
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| Flower arrangements are priced at an average of 300,000 to 500,000 VND per arrangement. The majority of customers are men. |
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| Flower prices this year have increased by 10-20% compared to last year, due to the impact of the recent floods which made flower transportation difficult. Some meticulously arranged flower baskets, priced at over 1 million VND, are still selling well. |
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| This year, dried flowers, silk flowers, and candle flowers are also popular choices for gifts on October 20th. A shop owner on Kim Dong Street said that each silk flower arrangement is quite expensive, averaging from 400,000 to 600,000 VND. |
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| Many eye-catching flower arrangements are showcased to customers by the shops. |
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| Besides flowers, during this time, stores are also simultaneously launching promotional programs and discounts on many items such as clothing, bags, shoes, etc. |
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| October 20th is an occasion for men to express their affection for the women they cherish. |
Dinh Nguyet - Phuong Thuy
