Kazakhstanis have called for a rejection of flower bouquets and proposed an unusual alternative, reports Tengri Life.
An unconventional initiative is gaining traction on social media: users are suggesting a shift from traditional flower bouquets to more practical gifts such as sogym or fresh meat. Videos articulating this idea are trending and appearing in social media recommendations.
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"As the cold weather sets in, Kazakh women should be gifted sogym instead of some Dubai chocolate or muscat wine," noted one user.
This unusual suggestion resonated with many Kazakh women, who enthusiastically supported the idea. In the comments under the video, users shared their thoughts.
"I loved the bouquet made of ready-made shashlik! This bouquet needs to be cooked," "We are all for it," "Very correct," "Wonderful idea," "I like it," "I agree," "Such a bouquet will be appreciated by Kazakh women," "Not just Kazakh women, I wouldn’t mind either," "I would also like such a bouquet," "Original," – commented users.
An interesting story emerged about a girl who received not flowers, but 100 kilograms of horse meat as a gift.
"My boyfriend gave me 100 kilograms of horse meat. I told him next time it should be 101 kilograms, like 101 roses," she shared.
Some users pointed out that such a gift would not only bring joy but also be useful for the entire family.
"And the family will be happy with such a bouquet," "I like it. I'm in!", "A gift that speaks for itself," "Mom will immediately prepare a dowry," – wrote users.
In comparison, the prices for flower bouquets in Kazakhstan are striking. On classified ad websites, one can find arrangements of 1001 roses for nearly 1 million tenge. There are even pricier options, such as 199 peony roses for 2 million tenge.
Photo: screenshot from the marketplace
Sogym, on the other hand, is a more accessible alternative. Prices start at 2200 tenge per kilogram. A complete set with various cuts of meat will cost between 170,000 to 280,000 tenge, depending on the fat content, age of the animal, and region.
Photo: screenshot from the classifieds website
Users are confident that this trend could become the new norm.
"Let this idea go viral, and those involved in livestock will earn more," "If this becomes a trend, that would be great. Guys and girls will find their matches," – noted commentators.
By the way, a monitoring agency previously investigated how much meat Kazakhstanis consume and which region of the country prefers it the most. According to analysts, from January to June 2024, each Kazakh citizen consumed an average of 40.4 kilograms of meat and meat products. More details can be found in the article.