Dangwa Flower Market, also known as the Bulaklakan ng Maynila (Flower Market of Manila), is a fresh flower market in Santa Cruz and Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. It is located in the Dos Castillas Street and Laong-Laan Street Sampaloc, Manila. The flowers originate from various locations all over the country such as La Trinidad (not Baguio City), Davao City, Tagaytay City, Cotabato City and Laguna. Some of the flowers sold in the market includes mums, roses, gerberas and asters. The market has also expanded to importing flowers from Thailand, Holland and Ecuador. The flower market's peak season is on Holy Week, Valentine's Day, All Saints Day, Mother's Day, and December. Sometimes customers flock the market until 11 pm on Valentine's Day. The market derives its name from the Dangwa Transport Inc. bus station beside it. In 2004 it was home to 50 flower vendors. About 70 flower vendors are members of Dangwa Flower Market Association.
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