Parents' Day helps flower shops recover from COVID-19
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The month of May is full of special occasions like Children's Day, Parents' Day, Teachers' Day, and Couples' Day in Korea.
And there's nothing like a full bouquet of flowers to bring a big smile on someone's face and make them feel special.
As the COVID-19 outbreak trickles in this country, business is picking up for florists again.
But, in response to COVID-19, there are a few adjustments with ordering and delivery.
Our Kim Do-yeon is at one of the largest flower markets in Seoul.
There are certain dates in the calendar that florists look forward to, ... but COVID-19 hit the flower industry hard, wiping out graduations and other events earlier in the year.
Now, as things slowly get back to normal, florists are preparing for the next big date: Parents' Day on May 8th, when people give flowers to their parents.
Here at Yangjae Flower Market, carnations in every color are on display. Some have come from as far afield as Colombia.
Florists are busy making bouquets for online orders.
One shopkeeper said that COVID-19 has actually boosted business for this year's Parents' Day as people want to spend that little bit extra to show their parents how much they mean to them after the last few difficult months.
"It's definitely been tough, but May is always the busiest month as it contains Parents' Day. I stayed up two nights in a row to send out all the orders. I've been getting ready for this busy week since the end of April."
Deliveries are more common in this industry, and worries over COVID-19 also prevent some people from visiting elderly parents.
However, many people have come by to choose the flowers for their bouquets themselves.
"It's been a while since I came to a flower shop to buy one. This is also my first Parents' Day since I was discharged from the army, so I wanted to get something for them.
If you order online, there are only limited options, but here you can choose the freshest flowers and make your own arrangement."
Another busy day is also approaching for florists in South Korea. May 15th is National Teachers' Day. From bouquets to buckets, they are gearing up for the rush.
Kim Do-yeon, Arirang News
The month of May is full of special occasions like Children's Day, Parents' Day, Teachers' Day, and Couples' Day in Korea.
And there's nothing like a full bouquet of flowers to bring a big smile on someone's face and make them feel special.
As the COVID-19 outbreak trickles in this country, business is picking up for florists again.
But, in response to COVID-19, there are a few adjustments with ordering and delivery.
Our Kim Do-yeon is at one of the largest flower markets in Seoul.
There are certain dates in the calendar that florists look forward to, ... but COVID-19 hit the flower industry hard, wiping out graduations and other events earlier in the year.
Now, as things slowly get back to normal, florists are preparing for the next big date: Parents' Day on May 8th, when people give flowers to their parents.
Here at Yangjae Flower Market, carnations in every color are on display. Some have come from as far afield as Colombia.
Florists are busy making bouquets for online orders.
One shopkeeper said that COVID-19 has actually boosted business for this year's Parents' Day as people want to spend that little bit extra to show their parents how much they mean to them after the last few difficult months.
"It's definitely been tough, but May is always the busiest month as it contains Parents' Day. I stayed up two nights in a row to send out all the orders. I've been getting ready for this busy week since the end of April."
Deliveries are more common in this industry, and worries over COVID-19 also prevent some people from visiting elderly parents.
However, many people have come by to choose the flowers for their bouquets themselves.
"It's been a while since I came to a flower shop to buy one. This is also my first Parents' Day since I was discharged from the army, so I wanted to get something for them.
If you order online, there are only limited options, but here you can choose the freshest flowers and make your own arrangement."
Another busy day is also approaching for florists in South Korea. May 15th is National Teachers' Day. From bouquets to buckets, they are gearing up for the rush.
Kim Do-yeon, Arirang News