Miami, FL – The Colombian equivalent of Valentine's Day is Love and Friendship Day, which takes place on September 17. This is both a celebration of romantic love and of the platonic love between friends, and is a huge gift-giving occasion in the South American country. Online florist daFlores.com recognizes the holiday for what it is – both a business opportunity and a celebration of affection.
“We get the best of both worlds,” explains Francisco Bustos, CEO and President of daFlores.com. “daFlores has its roots in Colombia, so this is both personally a very important day for us; it's also important from a business point of view. We always make a big fuss of Love and Friendship Day. It's as big in Colombia as Valentine's Day is over here and, with so many people of Colombian origins overseas, we provide a valuable service to help them keep in touch with their traditions.”
Romantic flowers suitable for Love and Friendship Day include classic pink and red roses, which come in anything from a simple spray to a huge armful of 100 roses. Lilies are also popular. Colors such as yellow, orange and tasteful tropical flowers are more appropriate to the non-romantic relationships also celebrated during Love and Friendship Day.
American audiences may not be as familiar with the holiday, but it's one of the busiest days for Colombian florists. “If you have friends or loved ones out in Colombia, order soon,” suggests Mr. Bustos. “daFlores has excellent coverage in Colombia, but that doesn't mean our flower shops there won't get run off their feet. The sooner you order, the better chance they have of ordering in exactly the flowers you want and not running out. Love and Friendship Day really is a big deal in Colombia.”
About daFlores International Flower Delivery Company
daFlores.com is part of FloresaColombia, Inc., a United States corporation. The Miami, Florida-based company works through a network of expert florists, and uses individually vetted shops in Colombia, the Americas, and beyond. Except at the busiest times, such as Love and Friendship Day, same-day delivery is available.
Source: daFlores.com
