Feast of Love Day flowers

This day, thousands of flowers perfume the streets ... The old tradition of giving a flower to his beloved Day of Love and Friendship timeless and that is why the streets, florists and nurseries are rife with roses, daisies, carnation, jasmine, orchids, among other "jewels" of the floral kingdom.

Although this date is dedicated to the "lovebirds", the truth is that brings a strong business that starts in the field and ends at the florists.

Where did they bring so many flowers for the Day of Love and Friendship? The Piligüin village in the Central District, is one of the places most abundant growers.

Don Miguel Ángel Zapata (54) is one of those men who grow flowers in the Piligüin, where the cool climate, fresh air and green mountains are perfect for numerous species planting and harvesting stage.

"We grow grains of gold, roses, here are many kinds of flowers. Then you go to the market, Tegucigalpa, to sell flowers to the wholesale "says Don Miguel.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

While men cultivated field, women develop their creativity drawing floral arrangements. Aware of the economic crisis, the florists have chosen to design products for boyfriends and husbands of all social strata.

For the case in some businesses sell roses wrapped in cellophane, adorned with chongos, which are sold individually, and cost from 55-120 lempiras.

Selling Mary Rodezno explains that what we sell for this time are the arrangements of 12 roses, which cost 600 lempiras, however, said that arrangements also have 300 lempiras in your store.

"A variety of arrangements, spring, fruit, carnations, lilies, tulips; the client puts the price because he decides how many will take flowers; Right now, for example, are doing an arrangement of 50 roses, which costs 4,000 lempiras, is for a client who commissioned it. "

AN OLD TRADITION

Flowers, experts have different meanings. For instance, red roses reflect the intense love and passion; while the yellow expresses a beautiful friendship. In the case of margaritas, if they are white symbolize innocence, but if it comes to confess love to distance, geraniums are perfect for expressing flower: "I keep thinking about you".

How did the tradition of expressing love with flowers? This ancient custom is attributed to the Persians, who subsequently spread throughout Europe. In those old days it was believed that the flowers had a special meaning, a "language" with which they could confess love. In the case, the trader says Emilia Pérez arrangements 12 roses are the most in demand precisely because of their message.

"There are 12 because each rose represents one month of the year and so you say to the person each month think about it, every month feel love ..." says Emilio.

Traders agree in saying that those who buy flowers for this date are people of all ages, from teenagers to adults and the elderly. (CF)

DATA
There are several theories about the creation of this special day; one of them is the Roman priest Valentine, who dared to marry the love of the time, even though the emperor Claudius II forbade the marriage.

Talented women prepared with agility cute floral arrangements, mixing colors and species.


It is also believed that the Day of Love was established in February because at this time the birds mate.

WHAT IF THERE "PISTO"?

To express your love to be loved, without both "Ratatouille", there are many Hondurans who have chosen to give different things. For example, in Central Park, clever traders advantage to sell chocolates and flowers at 20 and 25 lempiras.

Others put the light lingerie red, to inspire the "client" to celebrate this day differently ...

A list of surprises for those who love the cups and cups with sweet, heart-shaped balloons, teddy bears are added, among others.

However, technology lovers decided to express his love in the virtual world, creating funny, ironic and romantic memes for your partner.