Chang Mai – Sunday Night Market
Sunday Night Market is a real highlight on a visit to Chang Mai. streets are blocked off, and lined with vendors. loved the crafts – very good, unique and inexpensive.
there is great, live music – mostly by small groups of blind musicians – here and there as you walk along the very crowded streets. infectious rhythms and lyrics – even though you can’t understand the words. crowds around – listening and loving the beat – all with smiling faces. the music – maybe the most delightful part of the scene. but then there was the food too – busy cooks, and many tasty things to try, though much i could not identify.
the many beautiful temples along the route are open, brilliantly lit, and often with worshippers inside. during the day it is easy to miss the temples – lots are closed and don’t stand out as you walk around the old city.
found the atmosphere of this market amazing. busy, crowded, entertaining, yet very relaxed. best to go slow – and enjoy. i walked slowly for 4 hours and did not see it all. runs every sunday – 6pm to midnight. next time i will leave more room in my bags. lots of goodies to buy here.
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