Street market
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A street market is an outdoor market such as traditionally held in a market square in a market town, and are often held only on particular days of the week.
Very similar markets, or bazaars can also be found in large enclosed spaces, instead of on a street.
Some examples of street markets are:
[edit] Hong Kong
Street markets in Hong Kong are held all the days except few traditional Chinese holidays like Chinese New Year. Stalls opened at two sides of a street were required to have licenses issued by the Hong Kong Government. In Hong Kong there are street markets of various kinds such as fresh foods, clothing, cooked foods, flowers, and even electronics. Some of them are gradually being replaced by shopping centres, markets in municipal service buildings, and supermarkets while some become trourist attractions like Tung Choi Street and Apliu Street.
- See also Category:Street markets in Hong Kong
[edit] Greece
Street markets in Greece are called laikes agores (λαϊκές αγορές) in the plural, or λαϊκή αγορά (laiki agora) in the singular, meaning "people's market". They are very common all over Greece, including the capital, Athens, and its suburbs. Regular (weekly) morning markets sell mostly fresh produce from farming cooperatives - fruit, vegetables, fish and flowers/plants. Some household items and prepared foods are often available. Annual street markets (panigyri(a)) occur around churches on the day of their patron saint. These take place in the evenings and have a more festive character, often involving attractions and food stalls. The goods sold range from clothing and accessories to household items, furniture, toys and trinkets. Athens also has several bazaars/enclosed markets.
