Business blooming again in Little India


Flower power: Gunathan making garlands at his stall in Pitt Street, George Town.

GEORGE TOWN: After being in the doldrums for almost two years, business for traditional florists in Little India here are blooming, with Hindu and Christian marriage rites now allowed in temples and churches.

GR Florist’s P. Gunathan, 45, said he had already received orders for six wedding garlands and expects orders for another 10 to 15 garlands this month.

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