Dangwa is the main source of flowers here in manila. It is also known as the Bulaklakan ng Maynila (Flower Market of Manila), is a fresh flower market in the Sampaloc area of Manila, in the Philippines. The market is composed of several small individually owned stalls and street vendors selling flowers wholesale and retail 50 to 90 percent cheaper than Metro Manila's flower shops. In 2004, it was home to 50 flower vendors. Most vendors, but not all, are members of the Dangwa Flower Market Association. The market is centered on Dos Castillas Street at the intersection with Dimasalang Road extending to other streets like Lacson Avenue and Maria Clara Street. The flowers of all varieties, sizes, colors and smells sold in the market has since originate not only from Trinidad Valley in Benguet province but also from various flower farms all over the country like from nearby Tagaytay City, Batangas and Laguna to as far as Davao and Cotabato cities in Mindanao. The market has also expanded to importing flowers from other countries like Thailand, the Netherlands and Ecuador for other flower varieties. Some of the varieties sold in the market includes mums, roses, orchids, ylang-ylang, gerberas, anthuriums, asters, etc.
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