All kinds of Tet flowers have flooded flower markets in Ho Chi Minh City, from September 23rd Park (District 1), Gia Dinh Park (Phu Nhuan District, Go Vap District), Le Van Tam Park (District 1) to the "rich area" Phu My Hung (District 7)...
Although the stalls and stalls are not yet full, the September 23rd park flower market is already colorful with all kinds of flowers and fruits for Tet.
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Given the difficult economic situation of the past year, the price of flowers and ornamental plants this year is equal to or lower than last year's price. Only apricot and peach trees, long-standing bonsai, and large potted plants have high prices of up to hundreds of millions.
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Many people walk around to see flowers, not deciding to buy yet.
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According to traders at the Tet flower market in September 23 Park, this year's flower prices are not much different from last year's. A survey shows that each pair of chrysanthemums costs 250,000 - 300,000 VND, large marigolds cost 200,000 VND/pair, yellow chrysanthemums cost about 200,000 VND/pair, and cockscombs cost 120,000 - 160,000 VND/pair...
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"Many people don't like to buy flowers early because they're afraid of the high price, but that's not the case for me. Tet is only once a year, so I'm happy to go early to choose beautiful flowers and help the seller because the price difference is not much," said Mr. Nguyen Duc Hanh (living in Phu Nhuan District).
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The owner of a garden in Cho Lach, Ben Tre confirmed that flower prices are very low this year. This person said that the economy is difficult, people's income is decreasing, now if the price is high, people will not buy, gardeners will also suffer.
Bonsai kumquat trees with dragon shapes are offered for sale at prices ranging from 2 - 10 million VND/pot depending on size.
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A peach blossom garden in Thai Binh was present at the September 23rd park flower market, prices range from about 2.5 - 3.5 million VND/pot depending on size.
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Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thien (from Ben Tre) said that chrysanthemums are the best-selling and easiest to sell during Tet because of their bright colors and not too high prices.
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Foreign tourists enjoy visiting the flower market at September 23 park
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"My flowers just arrived yesterday so I don't know if they will sell well, but yesterday and now they are not selling well, only a few customers have placed wholesale orders. I just hope to sell out soon because this year everyone is having a hard time," said Nguyen Thi Kieu (from Ben Tre).
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Flowers are full at September 23rd Park but there are still not many buyers.
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Most of the people who rent flower selling space at the September 23rd Park flower market are the same people who rented it in previous years. They set up tents and hammocks to stay here at night.
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"Last year my family broke even. I hope this year business will improve a bit so that next year we will have the motivation to continue," Mr. Tran Van Thong shared.
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According to many sellers, the price of Tet flowers this year is slightly lower than last year, only unique bonsai types with eye-catching shapes and large sizes have high prices.
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