Flower market for October 20th: Rose prices surge.
(Baonghean.vn) - While the prices of other flowers have increased slightly compared to previous years, the price of roses has tripled compared to 2017.
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| These days, flower stalls in Vinh City are bustling with activity in preparation for Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20th. In front of Vinh University, some students are gathering in groups to sell flowers to raise funds for charity or earn extra income. (Photo: Quang An) |
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| Young people formed groups to divide up the tasks of arranging and selling flowers. Observations show that in the Vinh University area on Le Duan Street, there are over 10 stalls selling various types of flowers and gifts for October 20th. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| These stalls are quite crowded, with most buyers being young people. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Cao Thi Ha Giang, a student at Vinh University, shared: "I've been selling flowers since October 16th, selling 5-7 flower arrangements and individual flowers each day. Flower prices have increased slightly this year, but because I sell to students, the prices are reasonable, currently ranging from 180,000 to 220,000 VND per arrangement." (Photo: Quang An) |
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| According to a shop owner in Truong Thi ward, this year's flowers are quite diverse, mainly imported from Da Lat. However, the increase in import prices has led to a corresponding increase in selling prices, ranging from 300,000 to 600,000 VND per arrangement. Some arrangements even cost up to a million VND, depending on customer demand. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| While most other flowers have seen a slight price increase, roses have tripled in price, now retailing at 15,000 VND per flower, compared to the usual 5,000-6,000 VND per flower. This is due to higher import costs and the peak demand for roses during the October 20th holiday. (Photo: Quang An) |
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| Due to the rising price of fresh flowers, handmade gifts have become a popular choice. Each item ranges from 100,000 to 300,000 VND. This price range is cheaper than fresh flowers and more affordable for many people. Photo: Quang An |
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| Notably, this year some shops have imported miniature roses, a type of rose with a small size, delicate fragrance, many colors, and rarely seen in the Vinh market. The price of miniature roses is currently 150,000 VND per bunch. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| In contrast to the bustling flower shops and stalls near schools, flower vendors at traditional markets in Vinh City are experiencing sluggish sales. According to a vendor at Quan Lau market, they have to import flowers at higher prices but are selling very little due to a lack of customers. Photo: Quang An |
| Video: Flower market for October 20th |
