Flowers and gifts are still popular on Valentine's Day
Thanh Phuc•DNUM_BDZACZCACF 17:23
For nearly a week now, the market for fresh flowers and gifts on the occasion of Valentine's Day in Nghe An has been very busy. According to records, besides fresh flowers, gift items attract buyers.
On Valentine’s Day, Le Hong Phong, Nguyen Van Cu, Quang Trung, Nguyen Phong Sac streets… are filled with flowers of various types. The flowers for sale include domestic and imported flowers. Accordingly, the price of imported flowers has increased this year. Photo: Thanh Phuc Foreign roses, if sold separately, cost from 60,000 to 100,000 VND/flower. Although 3-4 times more expensive than domestic roses, foreign roses are favored by consumers because they have large, beautiful flowers. Photo: Thanh PhucBesides fresh flowers, wax flowers, silk flowers, dried flowers, etc. also attract customers because of their beauty, real-like appearance, light fragrance, and long display time. Mr. Ho Tran Vinh, a customer, said: "Wax flowers are much cheaper than fresh flowers, and the designs are diverse and quite eye-catching. Therefore, I choose wax flowers with a small gift to give to my wife's friend on this occasion." Photo: Thanh PhucAlong with the fresh flower market, chocolate and cakes are very popular on Valentine's Day. According to a survey, high-end Valentine's Day chocolate boxes cost between VND800,000 - 1,000,000/box, while smaller ones cost VND200,000 - 500,000/box. Photo: Thanh PhucBesides chocolate products from famous brands, handmade chocolate is also popular with many young people. Ms. Le Thi Kim Tuyen, owner of a cake shop on Herman Germainer Street (Vinh City) said: "This year, fruit chocolates such as strawberries and cherries are very popular. Heart-shaped cakes and iced cakes with love messages are also selling very well. On the occasion of February 14 this year, our shop received nearly 1,000 orders." Photo: Thanh PhucTo meet the increasing demand of customers, bakeries have to mobilize human resources, hire more seasonal employees, and work overtime to keep up with orders. Photo: Thanh PhucTaking note of the Valentine's Day gift market this year, besides spiritual gifts, many practical products are very popular with young people and middle-aged people such as: couple clothes, jewelry, cosmetics... Photo: Thanh PhucCatching the trend of practical gifts, many fashion shops and brands have prepared a variety of designs and introduced promotional programs specifically for this occasion. Photo: Thanh PhucCouple rings, gold jewelry... are also gifts chosen by many people to give to their "other half" on this occasion. Photo: Thanh PhucIn addition, a romantic dinner or a sweet coffee space is also chosen by many couples as a "gift" for their lover. Mr. Nguyen Nhan, owner of a restaurant on Nguyen Sy Sach Street (Vinh City) said: "Since the beginning of February, many people have contacted through channels to reserve tables, the restaurant is fully booked on February 14-16". Photo: Thanh Phuc Clip: Thanh Phuc
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