Street market
A
street market is an outdoor
market such as traditionally held in a
market square in a
market town, and are often held only on particular days of the week.
Very similar markets, or
bazaars can also be found in large enclosed spaces, instead of on a street.
Some examples of street markets are:
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Berwick Street Market,
Camden Market,
East Street Market and
Portobello Road Market in
London.
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A street market in Hong Kong on Boxing Day, 2006. |
Street markets in
Hong Kong are held all the days except few traditional Chinese holidays like
Chinese New Year. Stalls opened at two sides of a street were required licenses issued by
Hong Kong Government. Highly concentrated population of Hong Kong created street markets of various kinds such fresh foods, clothes, cooked foods, flowers, and even electonics. Some of them are gradually replaced by
shopping centres, markets in municipal service buildings, and
supermarkets while some become trourist attractions like
Tung Choi Street and
Apliu Street.
See also :Category:Street markets in Hong Kong*
Night market*
Night markets in Taiwan*
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