NIGHT MARKET IN COLON STREET CEBU

SEASONAL BUT 
PECULIAR NIGHT MARKET 
  IN COLON STREET CEBU

    It's not just the busy people rushing and walking around the streets of old colon street. It is also the busy people viewing for something to buy,and look what I am talking about,no less than the night market itself which makes the street more brighter and alive.This night market will be on the street of old colon (that one going to University of the Visayas)

    So, let's trace back the history of a night market. According to Wikipedia, night market or night bazaars are street markets which operate at night and are generally dedicated to more leisurely strolling, shopping, and eating than more businesslike day markets. They are typically open air markets. So, see how this market is different from any other types of market?In history, Taiwan host the most numerous night markets in each of its major cities. In Malaysia, Indonesia and in Singapore, night markets are commonly known as "Pasar Malam" by the locals which means night market. The word Pasar Malam come from the word "pasar" means market in Malay, and "malam" meaning "night". Some countries too have their own version of it, like in Macau and  in Hong Kong. Not just a gambling destination that can compared to Las Vegas, Macau also has its own and nice night market. In an article written by  Sol Jose Vanzi "10 THINGS TO DO IN MACAU-OTHER THAN GAMBLING", he said in his number 1 list, which talks about shopping that  "there is a popular flea market near ruins of St. Paul's, as well as a night market beside Cinema Alegria on weekends." and that made him loved  the place. When we talk about Hong Kong night market ,the popular tourist attraction is the China Town Night Market ,that stretches 200 stalls over four streets. Philippines also, has its night markets like the night market in Manila, in Baguio,in Makati and in Cebu.
      The mission of this kind of night market is the same, but the purpose would differ, like in Cebu ,I started to get the chance to experience night market moment when I'm in my college days ,that's way back during the administration of Mayor Tomas where in before having this sinulog events in the city of Cebu we have this night markets as a part of the long celebration from Christmas days-new year's day-sinulog day (a feast offered in honor of our patron saint). In the middle of Christmas there is this night market, which made me happy during those times because, I've got to picture things out differently on the image of the streets ,where the market had been held (since our school is near on it). But that market would be gone in January because people are much on the "Sinulog" activities and there is this markets also or stall near the Abellana School for our fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. Since the change of administration from Mayor Tomas to Mayor Mike, I saw changes on the flow of the street events. We were surprise, when at the middle of June-July there is this kind of bazaar. I wonder why because it was not yet December, I came to read the article publish in one of our newspapers that, the mayor which is Mayor Mike wanted to change the image of this certain streets of colon, from the notorious hideouts of snatchers, and other culprits to a new lively street by conducting a night markets. This makes the street lively for once.

      I happened to take a look at the activities in the night markets and I enjoyed it, there's this stall of shakes,fruit stands, food stalls like siomai,chicken and "pungko2x" a Cebuano term which means "to squat" diners squat when they ate. You too would enjoy the bag displays, shoes, the pajamas, clothes and other items that can be used in the household. But certainly it became a tradition, it may be seasonal but you can have an experience on how our night markets are really different. Just come and visit Cebu at  the end of the year and you will see how amazing it is.Tourists who spent their long vacation in order  to witness "Sinulog festival" also liked our night market, they were hooked to it, and promised to be back next year.As suggested by me of course, I am pretty sure you will enjoy your stay here, in the "Queen City of the South" and I am referring to Cebu.Seasonal but peculiar night market. See you in December!!!

 PEANUT STALL (photo courtesy of my brother- Mark Anthony Gelig)

Photo caption: This young man, took a moment in deciding if he will going to buy it.

(photo courtesy of my brother- Mark Anthony Gelig)

Photo caption: Looking for some prospective buyers, as his wife was so busy calculating their sales.

(photo courtesy of my brother- Mark Anthony Gelig)

Photo caption: The vendor was busy in giving change, while his customers were  busy eating the foods that he sold to them.

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