Spring flowers bloom at Beirut market

Record ID: 500441

  • Title: Spring flowers bloom at Beirut market
  • Date: 23rd March 2017
  • Summary: BEIRUT, LEBANON (MARCH 21, 2017) (REUTERS) A WOMAN LOOKING AT FLOWERS IN MARKET VARIOUS OF FLOWERS ON DISPLAY CUSTOMER BUYING FLOWERS IN MARKET VARIOUS OF FLOWERS IN MARKET (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) OWNER OF ADEL KIRILLOS FLOWERS PLANTATION, JEAN KIRILLOS, SAYING: "The local production, as you can see, is a special production. When we have good weather they can match imported p
  • Embargoed: 6th April 2017 11:37
  • Keywords: flower market flowers Lebanon Beirut florists
  • Location: BEIRUT, LEBANON
  • City: BEIRUT, LEBANON
  • Country: Lebanon
  • Topics: Society/Social Issues
  • Reuters ID: LVA001696H00L
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: As spring season gets underway, flower producers and florists from across Lebanon proudly displayed their best flowers at Beirut's annual flower market.
    The local market, in Beirut's central commercial district, is now in its second year and aims to boost trade for local flower producers.
    Suppliers at the market were keen to show the variety and quality of Lebanese flowers.
    Jean Kirillos, who owns a flower plantation in Lebanon, praised locally-grown flowers and hopes to gain more support for his industry.
    "When we have good weather they can match imported products from Netherlands, Ecuador and Kenya. The Lebanese product is excellent. It's important that the government, individuals and bodies support the local production, what is needed is support for local production," he said.
    The flower market links suppliers directly with buyers, aiming to support Lebanese farmers and local florists, who often have cheaper flowers than those imported from abroad.
    Amid colourful and bright flower stands, shoppers and passers by walked around the market enjoying the fresh air and floral displays.
    A local shop worker was impressed with the outdoor space and variety of produce on offer.
    "You have many more options than in a regular shop, plus the prices here are lower and you have fresh air, being outside is better than going to a store, you can walk around and buy things, so it's better than a store," Mohammad said.
    The flower market opened on Tuesday (March 21) and will continue until April 19, hoping to encourage more locals to opt for flowers from Lebanese fields.
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