Despite a depressed economy, with most companies laying off employees, the spirit of Valentine’s Day celebrations has refused to be dampened and during the whole of last week, the city was a colourful sea of red with businesspeople recording brisk business.
Our Staff
Many people on Friday donned the signature colour for Valentine — red — and defied their circumstances to celebrate the day.
A saleslady shows some of the Valentine’s Day gifts on sale in a Harare shop. Picture: Shepherd Tozvireva
Yesterday people, most of whom dressed in red, went about the Valentine spirit shopping for that elusive and special gift for a lover, mother, friend or prospective girlfriend.
Popular hunting grounds were the lingerie shops which have sprouted all over town.
“Lingerie is still a hot favourite. We have lacy, sexy bits. Teddy bears too are very popular,” said a shop assistant.
At Carol’s Closet, which sells lingerie, it was a hive of activity with people jostling to get the best from the wide array.
“Business is good and as you can see, customers are impressed with our wares,” said a saleslady who identified herself only as Rumbie.
On display were hampers with teddy bears, lingerie and branded coffee mugs.
A sudden wet spell did not deter eager and excited customers who wanted to demonstrate their love to family and spouses.
Supermarkets too had a wide selection to chose from, including delectable, moist cakes, doughnuts, a good selection of wines and pens.
Vendors too were not to be left behind and competed for customers who were spoilt for choice. Chocolates remained a favourite and with the influx of cheap imports from Egypt, many lovers will surely have a good time
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Restaurants too and nightspots advertised scintillating events all in the name of love.
However, there were some who were not enthusiastic, saying it was a sheer waste of money and was satanic.
“I tell my wife that I love her every day and and I show it to her in many ways. I do not need just one day to do so,” said Godfrey Sibanda from Manresa.
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