The largest flower market in Ho Chi Minh City is bustling before October 20
Báo Dân trí•20/10/2024
(Dan Tri) - Before October 20, the atmosphere at Ho Thi Ky flower market (District 10, Ho Chi Minh City) became bustling, crowded with buyers and sellers. According to traders, purchasing power this year has decreased compared to previous years.
On the morning of October 19, Ho Thi Ky flower market (District 10) became bustling with people flocking to buy fresh flowers, especially roses. The price of roses here ranges from 200,000 to 450,000 VND for a bunch of 50 flowers, two to three times higher than usual. Ho Thi Ky flower market also attracts many foreign tourists to visit and shop. Fresh flowers are transported to the market to supply flower stalls. Ms. Nhien, the owner of a flower stall, said: "Although the import price of goods has increased, when it reaches consumers, it cannot be increased too much. If it increases too much, it means we will lose customers." Many small traders from all over Ho Chi Minh City are urgently gathering goods to sell on October 20. Ms. Nguyen Thi Truc Huong, a flower vendor at the market for more than 20 years, shared: "The number of customers buying flowers this year has somewhat decreased due to the difficult economic situation." Mr. Ngo Hoang Nhan, owner of a accessories stall, said that business has not changed much compared to last year. A customer said that flower prices increased but not too much compared to normal days, this price is completely acceptable. The flowers sold at the market are mainly imported from Da Lat, some are imported from abroad, but roses are still the most popular. Many couples go together to choose gifts for their loved ones on the occasion of October 20. Many people take the opportunity to buy flowers to wrap and give to their loved ones on the occasion of October 20. This year, the succulent flower basket has become a popular unique gift. Succulents are durable, easy to care for and can stay fresh for more than 3 months. Many major streets in Ho Chi Minh City have spontaneous flower "markets" to serve consumers on the occasion of October 20. Nguyen Van Cu Street is filled with flowers and souvenirs, sellers hope to sell their goods, buyers hope to choose a satisfactory gift.
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