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‘150 rupees for one rose!’: Over four hundred thousand roses sold in Nepal on Valentine's Day
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‘150 rupees for one rose!’: Over four hundred thousand roses sold in Nepal on Valentine's Day
Flower vendors in Kathmandu have reported a significant rise in demand for red roses this Valentine’s Day. Credit: SBS Nepali/ Prayas Dulal
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Flower vendors in Kathmandu have reported a surge in demand for red roses this Valentine’s Day. With local production falling short, many say they have resorted to importing flowers from abroad. Floriculture Association Nepal's General Secretary Hira Mani Sharma spoke to SBS Nepali about the growing demand and its impact on the industry.
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