Sales of snake-themed decorations are down at Lunar New Year markets in Richmond, B.C., as some customers find the designs too scary. Vendors say the challenge of making snakes look cute is resulting in biologically inaccurate renderings. Despite the dip in sales, vendors remain optimistic, hoping for a brighter year ahead.
RICHMOND, B.C. — Cecilia Liang's Lunar New Year decoration stall has been an annual fixture in the Yaohan Centre in Richmond, B.C., for 25 years — but she knew some products would be a tough sell this year.
"Among all the Chinese zodiac, selling snake-related craftsmanship is one of the most difficult," said Liang, who added that the most difficult was the Year of the Rat. Carol Kang has had an annual Lunar New Year booth selling decorations in the nearby Aberdeen Centre for more than 10 years, and she's also feeling a bite on sales.
"For many people — unlike the Year of the Dragon — the Year of the Snake isn't that a big year for them," said Kang.Animal decoration sales may be down, but business still looked bustling at the Aberdeen Centre's crowded Lunar New Year market, where vendors were also selling flowers, festive clothes and traditional crafts.
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