山东莱州大集:喧嚣远去,记忆归来

Capturing Shandong's evolving market cultureoncamera

Capturing Shandong’s evolving market culture on camera山东莱州大集:喧嚣远去,记忆归来Whenever I return to my hometown Laizhou,a small town in Shandong province,I always make a trip to the local market.Known among locals as the daji(大集,big market),it’s not only a trading center but also a social hub.Every five days all year round,sellers gather at the busiest crossroads in town to set up their stalls.Locals are often as preoccupied with searching out familiar faces in the crowds as with perusing goods to buy.They’ll exchange greetings and catch up on the latest gossip around town.