Bazaars, markets and souks are some of the most interesting and colourful places in any country. Let's see some photos of them.
Sometimes, those markets are not all about food, clothes, jewelry and souvenirs.
Reply to this I wasn't aware of this thread until now. I've highlighted the thread so it will now appear on the Front Page.
Reply to this Slight tangent, but something you often see in Korea (and other parts of Asia) at outside markets set on the ground:
I remember how impressed I was at how long some of these
halmonis (grandmothers) could kimchi-squat next to their produce and wares.
Kimchi-squat = Squatting flat on your feet with your butt touching the back of your calves without sitting your butt on the ground. Very hard to do if you're not used to it!
The woman in the rose jacket is a perfect example. Her butt is not seated on the ground and her feet are perfectly flat on the ground. Give it a try and you may marvel at how she could do this for hours.
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[Edited: 2013 Sep 23 06:54 - John and Sylvia:18619 - Added additional photo]
Reply to this Manila's Chinatown is touted to be the oldest in the world (outside of China , of course) and the area is a veritable open air street market where one buys fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc.
Reply to this Thanks for starting this forum post Mike! Brilliant idea 😊
Reply to this And that great, ancient bazaar.... Easy to get lost there!
Reply to this The colors of Jerusalem..... Thanks Mike for starting this thread!
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I could spend my life just walking around markets, observing. They're fascinating, revealing and colourful - as all the photos that are now emerging from blogs past and present will confirm.
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