One of the most interesting places in Malaysia is the night market. You
may visit and experience the night market yourselves. Both locals and
foreigners agree that the night market is the most common feature in the
local society.
The night market begins when the vendors arrive
in the late afternoon. More and more goods laden vans arrive to begin a
brisk day of business. Most of the vendors busily set out to set up
their stalls respectively in order to get ready for a brisk day of
business.
The sun gradually sets and the night market picks up
momentum. More cars and vans are arriving. By now, the stalls are neatly
and strategically arranged to entice their customers. There is an
assortment of goods sold ranging from food, toys and clothes, to name a
few. A variety of goods is sold at low prices.
Large
rainbow-coloured parasols are used to shade the people from rain and
shine. A concoction of blaring music can be heard in the night market
background amidst the constant shouting. It is an amazing kaleidoscope
of sights, sounds, smells and colours.
The night market is known
as a haven by local ‘gourmets’ who can enjoy various kinds of
mouth-watering local cuisine. Still more people arrive, they come from
all walks of life, mingling freely and harmoniously. Crowds are walking
up and down in an endless stream. Some of them are stopping by the
stalls and haggling before making purchases. Little children tag along,
amused and excited. Sprinklings of tourists join in to experience the
lifestyle of typical Malaysian folks.
When night falls, lighted
lamps brighten up the place, they add gaiety to this atmosphere, and it
is like a funfair. The night wears on and the traffic of people recedes.
Vendors get a chance to rest their weary legs besides bantering with
each other.
By 10.00 pm, all the stalls call it a day. The
vendors pack up and close the van doors. One by one, they leave, leaving
behind pieces of papers, plastic bags and discarded boxes. It us an
eyesore! Finally, the night market disappears. The place becomes quite
and still once more.
Note: Night market is known as "pasar malam" in Malay language.
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