In Guangzhou, southern China, a flower market is held to sell lucky flowers and New Year's decorations ahead of the Lunar New Year, attracting many people.
In China, where the New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar, preparations for New Year's Eve are underway in various parts of the country ahead of the Lunar New Year's "Spring Festival" on the 10th of this month.
In Guangzhou, Guangdong Province in the south, flower production takes advantage of the warm climate, so there is a custom of displaying flowers during Lunar New Year, and a large-scale flower market is held every year at this time.
Many people, from children to the elderly, visit the flower market set up in the downtown area, buying flowers that are considered lucky, such as kocho orchids and peaches, as well as New Year's decorations, and people taking photos and videos with their smartphones. It's bustling with people.
A woman who has grandchildren in middle and high school said, ``In the new year, I hope that my grandchildren's studies go well, my children's work goes smoothly, and that the whole family stays healthy.''
On the other hand, in China, the economic recovery continues to lack strength due to factors such as a slump in the real estate market, and visitors say, ``My income was low last year, probably because the economy was not doing well. "The amount of money that people have is decreasing, so the number of people who come during the flower market may decrease this year," one person said.