A a trip to Laos, I found this man tending jars of preserved snakes — part of an old tradition of medicinal tonics and folk remedies.
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I stumbled upon this beautiful market scene while exploring the local streets early this morning. The vibrant display of golden marigolds immediately drew my attention - these flowers are commonly used for temple offerings and special ceremonies here in Vietnam. What struck me most was the quiet conversation between vendors during a slow moment in the market day. The gentleman sat patiently on his red plastic stool while the lady in purple carefully arranged her flower bundles. Behind them, the market continued with its usual rhythm - pomelos stacked in yellow crates, scales ready for weighing, and the everyday tools of street commerce. This authentic slice of Vietnamese market life perfectly captures the human connections that make these local markets so special.
Mobile Snacks.
No stall fees to pay and you can move to a new location if there aren't any customers. Sounds simple, but you have to have the best and freshest food. And a reliable motor bike. Some vendors go to the same location every day and the same time every day. Some people make a good living serving breakfast food, while others serve evening food, or 'outside a school food'. Drinks and fresh fruit on ice do well on the really hot days. Notice his eyes as he looks for somebody who wishes to buy.
Street vendors and retail shops selling different merchandise in a night market in Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam
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A narrow alleyway in a Moroccan medina (old city) is filled with vibrant stalls. Various vendors (unidentified) display and sell their wares, including rugs, baskets, jewelry, and souvenirs. A man in traditional Moroccan clothing sits at a stall, likely a shopkeeper, possibly tending to customers. The alleyway is lined with ancient, tan-colored buildings, and the atmosphere suggests a bustling marketplace. The light suggests the time of day is likely midday or early afternoon.
A vibrant street market scene, likely in a Middle Eastern or North African country. Numerous colorful knitted caps and hats are displayed for sale on a makeshift stall. The stall, a simple wooden platform, sits on the ground amidst various discarded items and a few motorbikes. A white umbrella is partially visible, providing shade for the vendors or customers. The image suggests a bustling marketplace where local artisans or vendors are selling their wares.
A young boy, likely a street vendor, sits on a narrow alleyway street, likely in a North African city. He is holding a small object, possibly merchandise, and is seated near a crate of tissues. The boy appears to be selling the tissues, and the discarded trash on the ground suggests a busy, but not necessarily well-maintained, marketplace.
A cobbler on the streets of Dhaka. I really like how all his tools of the trade are laid out in front of him on the platform. You can find all sorts of small businesses on the streets and sidewalks of Dhaka, from outdoor makeshift barbershops to chai stalls to vegetable and fruit vendors. There are even vendors who operate small scales for passersby to check their weight for a few cents at a time.