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:
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 licenses issued by Hong Kong Government. Highly concentrated population of Hong Kong created street markets of various kinds such fresh foods, clothes, cooked foods, flowers, and even electonics. Some of them are gradually replaced by shopping centres, markets in municipal service buildings, and supermarkets while some become trourist attractions like Tung Choi Street and Apliu Street.
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