Market Party

Whenever I go on vacation I always enjoy visiting the markets. On my trip to Mexico I remember visiting all the street vendors and haggling for lower prices on junk that I would end up losing or breaking a month after I bought it. A countries market place is a strong part of that country's culture. The picture of this market is in Indonesia near the Istiqlal Mosque. Since a mosque is a place of worship for Muslims  it is a great place for a market since it is a high traffic area. It is interesting how certain economies revolve heavily around religion. In markets in Indonesia it is often common to bargain for lower prices with the sales people. These markets are called "Pasar." For most people, the trip to the Pasar is a daily trip. It is interesting how these markets work. They are much different than the way Americans shop. While American's generally shop one place or most of their food, Indonesians will travel from booth to booth getting their various foods and needs. It is interesting to learn about other cultures and how they live daily. The simple differences such as their markets is intriguing. We can learn so many new things from all over if we simply seek and learn.

"Traditional Markets (Pasar) in Indonesia." Traditional Markets (Pasar) in Indonesia. Web Site Association Jakarta, Indonesia, n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2013.
Salgado, Sebastio. Migrations: Humanity in Transition. New York: Aperture, 1996.421. Print