Peach blossom sellers in HCM City worry amid poor sales

Wednesday, 18:08, 10/02/2021

VOV.VN - Falling demand for peach blossom trees, despite their high quality and appealing prices, has greatly concerned sellers in Ho Chi Minh City due to the downturn in business just two days ahead of the Tet holiday.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 1 — Makeshift stalls selling peach blossom trees from the northern region are set up in 23/9 Park in District 1, but recent days has seen them welcome fewer customers in comparison to previous years.

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peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 3 — A single peach blossom tree costs between VND70,000 and VND1 million.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 4 — According to a seller, he is able to sell 60 peach trees a day after offering an attractive discount, reducing the price of each tree from VND1 million to VND700,000.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 5 — Peach blossom trees can be seen on sale throughout the park.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 6 — A seller takes a nap due to no customers making any purchases at the makeshift peach blossom shop.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 7 — A lack of business forces sellers to lower their prices.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 8 — A pair of auspicious flowers costs VND300,000, while a pair of chrysanthemum flowers costs VND180,000.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 9

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 10

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 11

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 12 — A similar situation also takes place at Le Van Tam Park in District 1.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 13 — Owners believe that the low demand seen this year has largely been caused by the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 14

peach blossom sellers in hcm city worry amid poor sales picture 15 — Sellers anticipate better sales on the final day before the start of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, so that they will be able to return home in time for the annual celebrations.

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