Devotees turn to artificial flowers to cut costs


Just as good as the real thing: A devotee arranging artificial flowers on the 10m-long Wesak Day float at Sian Chye Tong Temple in Hye Keat Estate, Ayer Itam. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star.

GEORGE TOWN: The low supply of flowers coupled with people cutting down on expenses for non-essential items are driving devotees to opt for artificial flowers for this Wesak Day celebration.

Florists are seeing a drop in sales for real blooms.

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