Flowers bloom as Valentine's Day fever hits Hong Kong
發佈日期: 2026-02-14 21:37
TVB News
Today is Valentine's Day.
The Flower Market in Mong Kok was buzzing with romantics looking for bouquets for their loved ones.
The Mong Kok Flower Market was a sea of people this morning. Many were on a "secret mission".
"This is my wife's favourite --Tulips. She likes it," said Dmitry. "I will give it to my son and he will give it to my wife. He will present it to her. But I think she is expecting it. And I want to send the message to all the guys. Please buy more flowers for women. They love it."
"Happy wife, happy life," said Robert. "I am going to meet her for dinner tonight so I will just bring it along."
While many boyfriends and husbands were browsing solo, some other couples were turning the visit into a date.
"I am looking for orchids and Dutch tulips from the Netherlands," said Merks.
"I want to surprise her with roses so I am going to bring that without telling her," said Ahmad. "This is Valentine's Day and you should not have a budget. Just spend."
A florist said there is a 30 to 40 percent hike in costs.
"The double demand from Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year, has pushed up transport and labour costs, resulting in pricier flowers," said Ms Chan.
Since this Valentine's Day falls just three days before the Lunar New Year, some are choosing Kalanchoe for their longevity -- these blooms can last for around one month, ensuring the romance can linger well into the Spring Festival celebrations.
This year, 219 couples tied the knot to mark the special occasion.
One pair had their wedding in South Korea last year but wanted to officially register in Hong Kong on February 14.
"We were actually worried we couldn't make it this day because we had to fly back from Korea to make a booking. But we got lucky. We managed to grab a slot."
