Shopping malls are ready to welcome Valentine's Day on Feb 14th[photo from chinatibetnews]

The western Valentine's Day celebrated on February 14 has influenced Lhasa, the capital of TAR. Merchants of roses and chocolates have made good preparations to welcome this festive weekend.

"Today there are more than 10 customers ordering roses in our shop, " Mr. Liang, a manager of flowers delivering company in Lhasa said, "Tomorrow we will be much busier, so we have decorated some flower baskets ahead of time."

This year the Valentine's Day is after the Lantern Festival, and more field workers have returned to Lhasa. "I'm so happy that the business this year is much better than previous years. The raising prices of roses don't affect citizens to order. "

Besides, chocolates are also the popular gifts for this festival. Many shopping malls and supermarkets are advertising chocolates at different discounts to attract customers.

Ms Guo, a customer said:"I plan to buy a pink box of chocolates for my boyfriend on the romantic Valentine's Day."