KUNMING, Yunnan Province, Nov. 25, 2024 — The flower market in Kunming, located in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, is buzzing with activity as it enters the peak season ahead of the Lunar New Year. Yunnan is a key supplier of flowers used for decorations during the Spring Festival, which typically runs from early December through the Lantern Festival of the following year.
Flowers from Yunnan are highly sought after not only within China but also abroad, with popular markets in Japan and Russia. These blooms, often chosen for their vibrant colors and symbolic meanings, are a central part of the festive atmosphere during the Spring Festival celebrations.
In Kunming, workers are busy preparing fresh-cut flowers for distribution, ensuring that the vibrant blooms reach both domestic and international customers. At local planting bases, workers monitor the growth of the flowers, arrange them for sale, and even dye certain plants, like silver dollar plants, to enhance their festive appeal.
The peak season for these flowers is now in full swing, with the demand expected to increase in the coming months as the Lunar New Year approaches.
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