FLOWERS play a significant part in putting on color and meaning to special occasions for our loved ones, family members, and friends who are dear to us including those family members and relatives who already treaded their journey to the great beyond.
It is part of the Filipino culture and tradition especially in the forthcoming observance of the All Saints and All Soul's day on November 1 and 2, respectively.
Thirteen flower sellers situated at the back of the Bacolod Arts and Youth (Bay) Center at Reclamation Area started to increase their suppl of varieties of flowers which they sourced from as far as Cebu and Baguio.
Chris Macatigos of Nida's flower shop said a lot of people have already started to buy their preferred flowers while others have made reservations for the coming All Saints and All Soul's Day.
The varieties of flowers that are available in all the flower shops at Reclamation Area include wonder, puto-puto, Taiwan, Grandiflora, radius, a chrysanthemum, anthurium, mums, baby's breath and roses, among others.
They provide flower arrangement services starting in small baskets up to the shaped and cascading type of arrangements.
The rates range from P150 up depending on the choice of flowers and arrangement.
They are expecting that by October 31, there will be a boost in sales as people would really queue in buying flowers for their dearly departed loved ones.
This is the start of the anticipated increase in the demands for flowers as after the All Saints and All Soul's Day comes December where weddings and Christmas parties are held, then comes the new year, birthdays and Valentine's day on February.