The Ben Thanh night market opened in 2002 on Phan Boi Chau and Phan Chu Trinh Streets, attracting shoppers every night from 7 p.m. Vendors have around 15 minutes to set up their booths after the indoor market is closed. Hence the rush to get ready before the first wave of visitors pours in. |
A man pulls a cart to the market. Most of these carts, full of merchandise, are on nearby streets and alleys. |
Canopy tents are also needed for the unpredictable weather of Saigon. |
Most of these men are hired by shop owners to do the hard work for them. |
But some vendors choose to set up their own booths. |
This man says he earns VND4 million ($176) a month for setting up the booths. |
Some drivers are caught in the flows of running carts. |
As the booths are in place, vendors start to hang up their merchandise. |
Now the two streets become a crowded market, with around 200 booths selling everything you can think of. |
A family takes a tour through the market, which opens until midnight. Cars are banned during these hours. |
Photos by VnExpress/Quynh Tran
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