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.
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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.
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