East meets west on Valentine's Day

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Updated: 2016-02-16

When China's traditional Spring Festival joined the West's Valentine's Day, on Feb 14 this year, in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, they seemed the perfect partners, fitting each other to a T, with both retailers and restaurateurs reporting good business as people snatched up all kinds of Valentine's Day gifts, from flowers to chocolates to fashion and hitting a new high.

Customers scout around for gifts at a supermarket in Baotou for Valentine's Day. [Photo/baotounews.com.cn]

Flower bouquets on display at an indoor market in Baotou, on Feb 14, 2016. [Photo/baotounews.com.cn]

A family donate blood for other people as a special Valentine's Day gift in Baotou, at the city's blood bank, which encouraged people to convey their love to others in a unique way. [Photo/Baotou Daily]