As the Chinese New Year flower markets open for the last two days, some stall owners at the Victoria Park market noted the bustling atmosphere and a 20 to 30 percent increase in sales compared with last year.
A flower stall owner said that despite satisfactory sales and strong demand this year, they avoided raising prices amid the current economic environment.
Some secondary school students also set up booths selling Year of the Horse-themed products such as keychains and folders. They said the atmosphere was more lively than expected, and some products sold out quickly.
Other student stalls sell self-designed minibus plate decorations and red festive couplets. Teachers said sales have been solid over the past few days.
An introverted student shared that they were initially too shy to promote products loudly, but later found that calling out to customers was an effective way to attract business. They were delighted to see their efforts pay off.
Another student noted that managing a large number of customers while keeping sales records at the same time tested their spontaneous responses and teamwork skills.
