Even this early flower shops are already preparing for next week's big heart day. Valentines Day is here again and it already became a practice among Dabawenyos to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones. For the past ten years here leading the celebrations are families going out together for dinner in restaurants, at the food street, cafes and almost all establishments with restos are beaming with people to celebrate the occasion. But this outing is not complete without the husbands, the fathers or the boyfriends sending roses to their beloved and chocolates as add ons.
This is a universal celebration and people around the globe do celebrate this occasion as a reminder perhaps that we people came to this world because of love.
Going back to the Davao roses, it is expected that prices will go up with the huge demand.
Roses now for 12 pieces of good variety can be bought at $3 in the market while inside the malls for a bouquet arrangement would cost about $4 and 50 cents. The price becomes triple on February 14 to close to $25 for a good arrangement.
Also on Valentines Day exchanging of cards is a long running practice too among families and when you drop by the bookstores this time you are left with very limited choices.
I've noticed that immediately after New Year what were displayed on the racks are Valentines Card and that early people already started buying their cards.
And if you are not quick enough to pick one you will be left using your hand to draw the best heart that you could ever capture. Better for you if you are good at art. But that is a well liked present because it is personalize and a labor of love. So whatever that would be come February 14 I wish everyone Happy Valentines Day !
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