Market day in Shidong


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February 22nd 2013
Published: March 6th 2013
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Day Three in Kaili. On our third day out with Mr Wee we were heading to the Shidong markets, one of the largest markets in the Kaili region. The market is held in a small riverside town on the riverside shingle, under the span of the long bridge. We left early and an hour later we arrived in the traffic jam of minibuses and motorbikes around Shidong. As we were getting closer to the town we stopp... Read Full Entry



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Traditional children's hats and handmade slippersTraditional children's hats and handmade slippers
Traditional children's hats and handmade slippers

During our travels we have regularly seen women at markets and behind shop counters making these woollen knitted slippers - the soles are also handmade. They are widely worn as everyday shoes here.
Embroidered indigo Tunic worn by the old womenEmbroidered indigo Tunic worn by the old women
Embroidered indigo Tunic worn by the old women

We bought this old lady a sweet snack - she was eyeing off ours!



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