Imported goods and fresh fruits, a special coffee, and pleasant surroundings are among the attractions revealed to Epoch Times reporters from India to Costa Rica when they asked locals around the world, “Do you have a favorite local market?”
Runaway Bay, Australia
Suzanne Cameron, 46, Mother and Part-time Office Worker
My favorite market would be Mudgeeraba or Nerang. I like going to any market because I like getting fresh fruit and veggies. I know that it hasn’t been stored at a warehouse for a certain amount of time, and I would rather buy from a farmer than a supermarket.
Suzanne Cameron, 46, Mother and Part-time Office Worker
My favorite market would be Mudgeeraba or Nerang. I like going to any market because I like getting fresh fruit and veggies. I know that it hasn’t been stored at a warehouse for a certain amount of time, and I would rather buy from a farmer than a supermarket.
Mölndal, Sweden
Christina Ek, Pediatric Nurse
No, I cannot say I have a favorite market, I can really not say that. There are very mixed markets because it depends on what I want to buy. If I only want to walk around and be inspired, I go to small shops with everything from interior design to jewelry, those small friendly shops.
Christina Ek, Pediatric Nurse
No, I cannot say I have a favorite market, I can really not say that. There are very mixed markets because it depends on what I want to buy. If I only want to walk around and be inspired, I go to small shops with everything from interior design to jewelry, those small friendly shops.
Beachwood, Ohio, U.S.
Sam Karkutt, 19, Salesperson
I like to shop at Dicks because it sells outdoor stuff. I buy hunting stuff there because hunting is my favorite thing to do.
Sam Karkutt, 19, Salesperson
I like to shop at Dicks because it sells outdoor stuff. I buy hunting stuff there because hunting is my favorite thing to do.
Victoria, Canada
Darren Stone, 49, Photographer at Victoria Times Colonist
It’s called The Market on Yates. It is a really good downtown food market, and they have really good service. The other market that I went to for the first time this year is The Old Country Market at Coombs; it’s up Island where there are goats on the roof. That is one of the best markets I have been to, and they close in the winter.
Darren Stone, 49, Photographer at Victoria Times Colonist
It’s called The Market on Yates. It is a really good downtown food market, and they have really good service. The other market that I went to for the first time this year is The Old Country Market at Coombs; it’s up Island where there are goats on the roof. That is one of the best markets I have been to, and they close in the winter.
Bangalore, India
Sr. Juanita, Zoology Lecturer
Yes, the market at Sigma Mall is my favorite. The food, the coffee day joy, the supermarket that is all under one roof and so walkable from my residence is what makes it my favorite. The music, the food, the colors make it full of life!
Sr. Juanita, Zoology Lecturer
Yes, the market at Sigma Mall is my favorite. The food, the coffee day joy, the supermarket that is all under one roof and so walkable from my residence is what makes it my favorite. The music, the food, the colors make it full of life!
Puerto Viejo of Limon, Costa Rica
Karen Dozier Rios, 26, Mother and Housekeeper
I live in a little place on the Atlantic beach, immersed in the beautiful nature of forests and beaches. We have commercial centers and a store for tourists. I prefer to buy at a store with different things, or something particular, or not a common thing. I prefer places where I can see and walk peacefully, without crowds of people, and where I can take my time.
Karen Dozier Rios, 26, Mother and Housekeeper
I live in a little place on the Atlantic beach, immersed in the beautiful nature of forests and beaches. We have commercial centers and a store for tourists. I prefer to buy at a store with different things, or something particular, or not a common thing. I prefer places where I can see and walk peacefully, without crowds of people, and where I can take my time.
Canary Islands, Spain
Candela Lopez Galan, 40, Businesswoman
It depends on where I am. If I’m in the city, I prefer to go to big supermarkets because of the variety you find in them. On the other hand, on the weekend or on holidays, when I’m out of the city in a little village, I prefer to buy in those small traditional shops, decorated in the old-fashioned way.
Candela Lopez Galan, 40, Businesswoman
It depends on where I am. If I’m in the city, I prefer to go to big supermarkets because of the variety you find in them. On the other hand, on the weekend or on holidays, when I’m out of the city in a little village, I prefer to buy in those small traditional shops, decorated in the old-fashioned way.
Warsaw, Poland
Jacek Chwilczynski, 72, Retired Mechanical Engineer
Yes, I have my favorite local market at Moldawska Street, which is close to where I live, and I mainly buy vegetables and fruits. There is a large variety of them and they are better than in hypermarkets. I also buy chickens. The staff is very nice; I know these people.
Jacek Chwilczynski, 72, Retired Mechanical Engineer
Yes, I have my favorite local market at Moldawska Street, which is close to where I live, and I mainly buy vegetables and fruits. There is a large variety of them and they are better than in hypermarkets. I also buy chickens. The staff is very nice; I know these people.
Terranuova Bracciolini, Italy
Ana Potenza, 47, Barkeeper (Cafeteria-style)
I normally go to the hypermarket or big market because I can find everything from A to the Z with a good price. We are a family of four, including two children studying at university, with monthly payments for our house. I select from brochures that arrive at my house which place has the best price and has a good promotion to save money. Usually, I select the big market. The little store has expensive prices.
Ana Potenza, 47, Barkeeper (Cafeteria-style)
I normally go to the hypermarket or big market because I can find everything from A to the Z with a good price. We are a family of four, including two children studying at university, with monthly payments for our house. I select from brochures that arrive at my house which place has the best price and has a good promotion to save money. Usually, I select the big market. The little store has expensive prices.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Steven E. Mayunga, 33, Musician
My favorite market is Ng’ambo where I buy many things. Most of the things there are very cheap, and that is important to me.
Steven E. Mayunga, 33, Musician
My favorite market is Ng’ambo where I buy many things. Most of the things there are very cheap, and that is important to me.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Ras Kassa Nassoro Swedi, 32, Painter
Ras Kassa Nassoro Swedi, 32, Painter
I like the market at Mwenge, which is just close-by because I can get everything I need from there. It’s out of the center so it’s inexpensive. As a Rasta [Rastafarian] I eat only vegetables and you can get these very cheaply here.
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