The weekend market or farmer market is a trading activity which's held every Saturday and Sunday in Australia. If you live in Asia, you are probably used to going to the open market every morning to buy food and necessities. However, in Australia most people only shop at supermarkets or shopping malls. Therefore, weekend markets are like a unique cultural event where sellers and buyers interact every weekend. If you go to a supermarket, your communication with others is limited because most supermarkets are now equipped with self-checkout systems. Many people still prefer open markets for this reason, because it allows them to interact with the seller, make a deal, bargain on things and happily go home with cheaper stuff.
The flea market is also a place where you can find used items in good condition that some people have purchased but no longer need.
If you are living in Sydney's West and looking for a market to go with family this weekend, I highly recommend this Fairfield market which is considered the largest market around the area, and has been operating for 50 years. It's easy to find a parking slot. Hundred of stalls are set up undercover every Saturday from 9AM to 4PM, offering everything from toys and clothes to jewelry, household products, workshop tools, plants, pets and grocery items to fresh fruits and vegetables...
Here you can also find a lot of cheap and delicious food stalls, which is perfect for families with kids.
At this time in my home country, everyone is getting ready for the Lunar New Year. If you haven't know, Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday of the year in some Asian countries, and Viet Nam is among one of those. Half a month before Tet, people have been busy preparing to buy new things and stock up on food, because in many places, the market will not open for 3 days. Back then when I was in Viet Nam, I always went to the market with my mom 2,3 days before the Lunar New Year, which we call "Chợ Tết" in Vietnamese. "Chợ Tết" has a very bustling and cheerful atmosphere. Everyone is excited to shop to prepare for the longest holiday of the year. It is an opportunity for people who work far away to return to their homeland to reunite with their families. Fairfield market is also quite crowded and colorful at this time of the year. Since this is an area where most Asians live, there are also many Tet displays for sale, especially colorful flower pots. That makes me miss my hometown even more. It has been 3 years since I have had the opportunity to visit my hometown on New Year's Day, I hope that next year everything will be back to normal, I can go back with my small family to gather with my family and visit my mom. Let's take a look at some of the photos from last weekend's Fairfield market that I saved below. It can be said that, if you want to find really cheap items, from home appliances, clothes to pets and home improvement tools, then you cannot miss this market.
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