A flower stand can say a lot about a neighbourhood.
Not only can they add colour and natural beauty to an otherwise urban, built-up area; they also suggest a certain generous frivolity about the people living there. Because flowers are bought for the simple sake of their beauty – to brighten a room, or as a gesture of thanks, or to express gratitude, or to offer well wishes.
In Santiago centre, most street corners are adorned with these colourful market stalls, and their sheer prevalence in the city is representative of a people who value both beauty and generosity.
