[Explanation] Colorful phalaenopsis, plump golden fruits, and delicate peach blossoms... The Lunar New Year is approaching. Visiting flower markets, choosing flowers for the New Year, and decorating houses are traditional customs that have been circulating in Hong Kong for many years. , "Spring will last forever", which expresses Hong Kong people's gratitude for the past year and good expectations for the new year.

A few days ago, a reporter from China News Agency saw at the Mong Kok Flower Market in Yau Tsim Mong District, Hong Kong, that the street flower shop had been filled with various flower bonsai for the public to buy.

In addition to some classic models, many new varieties of Nianhua have been added, giving different auspicious meanings.

  [Concurrent] Ms. Luo, the owner of the flower shop

  It is called "Fortune and Treasure", and many people like this (flower) because it is very special, like an ingot.

This one is called "Golden Tiger", because this year is the Year of the Tiger, which means "the tiger grows mighty".

Its color is very special, everyone is very attractive to see it, it is more special and attractive than the orchid of previous years.

  [Concurrent] Mr. Shi, the owner of the flower shop

  (Popular) is this (golden) fruit, and "five generations in the same family" is also a bit easier to sell.

Good intentions right.

  [Explanation] In the past few days, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has continued to repeat.

On January 14, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, announced the extension of measures to tighten social distancing until February 3, and canceled all large-scale events during the period, including the annual New Year's Eve Flower Market.

Therefore, as the largest flower retail center in Hong Kong, the Mong Kok Flower Market has become the main market for Hong Kong citizens to purchase annual flowers in advance under the epidemic.

A flower shop owner told reporters that many customers came to the flower market in advance to buy New Year flowers this year.

  [Concurrent] Ms. Luo, the owner of the flower shop

  This year, people came out to buy flowers earlier. In previous years, it was not so early. They were worried that if the epidemic was too late, there would be too many people, so everyone came out to buy (flowers) earlier this year, and did not want to be too crowded.

  [Concurrent] Mr. Shi, the owner of the flower shop

  Purchase flowers earlier, much earlier than before.

The change of the epidemic situation is not necessarily, so I may look to buy it earlier. If the epidemic situation breaks out again, I can't go shopping.

Or maybe we can't open a store by then, it's hard to say.

  [Explanation] The reporter saw at the scene that the shops along the street were crowded, and the citizens wore masks and bought their favorite flowers in an orderly manner.

Considering that flowers are purchased in advance, flowers need to bloom until the Chinese New Year, so some categories with a longer cultivation period and blooming period are also popular with consumers.

  [Concurrent] Hong Kong citizen Ms. Xu

  (bought) orchids and lucky bamboo.

buy every year.

  [Concurrent] Hong Kong citizens

  (Bought) Orchids because I like them.

Bought it a week ago.

  [Concurrent] Ms. Lu, a Hong Kong citizen

  Orchid, blooming rich.

Because it's been on for a long time.

If you keep it well, it will have a lifespan of at least six to eight months.

Here (Mong Kok Flower Market) is a relatively concentrated place, and the price is relatively cheap.

  [Explanation] Whether it's to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, go to celebrate the new year, and pray for good health, for Hong Kong people affected by the delay of the epidemic, pots of New Year's flowers entrust their blessings for the New Year, and it is also a blessing for the coming year" Epidemic" is a good wish for spring to come.

  [Concurrent] Ms. Lu, a Hong Kong citizen

  The New Year is a bit of an atmosphere, making the house a little more lively. Now I can't carry it in my hand, so I bought two pots.

Cheaper to buy now, more expensive later.

(New Year's Hope) is to take off the mask and don't need to wear it again.

I hope I can clear the customs sooner, and go outside to play.

  [Concurrent] Hong Kong citizen Ms. Li

  (Buying peach blossoms) Because I want to be more popular.

Because I also do a little business myself.

Because of the closure of business, because we (in previous years) are the busiest time, there is no way, as long as you are healthy, you can earn money slowly.

(Hope) The epidemic will get better soon, everyone is healthy, and the world is at peace.

  Reporter Fan Siyi and Luo Siyu report from Hong Kong

Responsible editor: [Li Yuxin]