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Thriving Hubs of Trade

Dazzling arrays of seasonal ingredients, enthusiastic calls from vendors lined up along the bustling street, shoppers jostling each other in crowds, and wafting cook smoke rising between the stalls… Dajis, or big open-air fairs, similar to farmer’s markets, used to be regular events for trading goods, mostly produce and cooked food, which only took place in rural areas. Now, they are enjoyed by urbanites as well as rural residents.

Previously seen as a shopping heaven for the frugal older generations, now these markets are becoming increasingly popular among younger people, who are abandoning

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