Flower market on October 20: Rose prices increase sharply
(Baonghean.vn) - While the prices of flowers increased slightly compared to previous years, the price of roses increased 3 times compared to 2017.
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| These days, flower shops serving Vietnamese Women's Day October 20 in Vinh City have begun to bustle. In front of Vinh University, some students gather in groups to sell flowers to raise funds for charity or earn extra income. Photo: Quang An |
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| Young people form groups to share the task of arranging and selling flowers. According to observations, in the Vinh University area on Le Duan Street, there are more than 10 places selling flowers and gifts for October 20. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| These points of sale are quite crowded with buyers mainly being young people. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| . Cao Thi Ha Giang - Vinh University student shared: I have been selling flowers since October 16, and I sell 5-7 baskets and individual flowers every day. The price of flowers has increased slightly this year, but because I sell to students, the price is also reasonable, currently ranging from 180,000 - 220,000 VND/basket. Photo: Quang An |
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| According to a shop owner in Truong Thi ward, this year's flowers are quite diverse, imported mainly from the Da Lat market. However, the increased import price has also caused the selling price of flowers to increase, ranging from 300,000 - 600,000 VND/basket. Some baskets cost up to a million VND, depending on customer demand. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| While all flowers have slightly increased in price, roses have tripled in price, currently retailing at 15,000 VND/flower while on normal days they are only 5,000 - 6,000 VND/flower. The reason is that the import price has increased as well as the consumption of this type of flower is strongest on October 20. Photo: Quang An |
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| Due to the increase in the price of fresh flowers, many people have chosen to buy handmade gifts. Each item ranges from 100,000 - 300,000 VND. This price is cheaper than fresh flowers and is suitable for many people's budget. Photo: Quang An |
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| In particular, this year, some stores have imported sister roses, which are small in size, have a mild fragrance, come in many colors and rarely appear on the Vinh market. The price of sister roses is currently 150,000 VND/bunch. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| In contrast to the hustle and bustle of flower shops and flower stands in front of schools, flower stands at traditional markets in Vinh City are quite deserted. According to a trader at Quan Lau Market, they have to import flowers at higher prices but the sales volume is very low due to lack of customers. Photo: Quang An |
| Clip: Flower market on October 20 |
