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Day of Bellflower celebrated in France

STORY: Day of Bellflower celebrated in France DATELINE: May 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of flower shopsSOUNDBITE 1 (French): CustomerSOUNDBITE 2 (French): CustomerSOUNDBITE 3 (French): Customer STORYLINE: France on May 1 marked the Day of the Bellflower, a symbol of happiness and hope. French people believe that bellflowers received on this day will bring happiness as the white flower symbolizes the arrival of friends, spring, and good luck. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): Customer "It is a tradition and it is normal. This flower is pleasing and can bring good luck." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): Customer "I bought bellflowers for my wife and a friend and if I didn't, my wife would not be happy when I go back home." SOUNDBITE 3 (French): Customer "I buy bellflowers every year, and it brings good luck. I buy them for my family, for my children, for my mother, and for myself." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Paris. (XHTV)

Day of Bellflower celebrated in France

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