A new business opened on the corner of our apartment block today. In keeping with tradition, we heard the roar of a zillion firecrackers ignite just before lunchtime – the first step in the process to chase away evil spirits and attract new customers. It is also traditional to surround the new business with floral sprays, usually delivered by scooter:
Snack shops and beauty parlors usually have 5 to 10 such flower arrangements on opening day, but this new “investment business” is obviously operating with a bigger budget. There were probably 50 of these huge arrangements, as well as 30+ rose globes like this:
With over 3,000 roses and countless other flowers, these guys must have some of their investment money in local flower businesses:
This business also held a dragon dance to bring good luck:
And a military band, which we later heard playing “Yankee Doodle”:
We’re not sure if the big guy in this photo was the boss or just a major customer, but it was pretty obvious from his expensive cars and entourage that they considered him to be someone of importance:
But when it comes to importance, we preferred to watch this attendee enjoy the music:
My goodness, what a production! Are flowers cheaper there? If they are, I would have fresh bouquets in my house all the time!
Flowers are much cheaper, especially if you don’t mind bargaining a little.