Mapusa's Friday market keeping up with the local charm

Augusto Rodrigues

THUMBS UP TO HAPPINESS!

Concy travels from Aldona to sell flower plants and returns smiling and happy irrespective of whether she does business or not.

Mapusa|Friday market|Shopping|Local vendors | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

OLD IS GOLD

A cartwheel still marks its space within the humdrum of the market.

Mapusa|Friday market| Shopping | Cartwheel | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

TRUSTED SHIELD

Protection from rain or sun, the umbrella always stands up in the market.

Mapusa|Friday market| Shopping|Comforting protection | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

COLOUR YOUR PLATE

The mix of vegetables and fruits brings a special colour to the dining table.

Mapusa|Friday market|Shopping|Fresh veggies | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

OBSTACLE COURSE

Riding within whatever space is available is the essence of Goa even seen at the Friday Market in Mapusa.

Mapusa|Friday market| Shopping|Staying the course | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

CHAI BREAK

Time for some tea and snacks before returning home.

Mapusa|Friday market| Shopping|Tea time | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

LOCAL SUNBLOCK

Temporary draping shelters vendors from the scorching sunshine.

Mapusa|Friday market| Shopping|Sunblock | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

GRAMS FOR EVERYONE

Visit to the Friday Market is incomplete without grams for everyone back home.

Mapusa|Friday market| Shopping|Garam grams | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

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