The “squatting” market is located in Ward 3, Vi Thanh City, Hau Giang Province, with an area of about 700m2, specializing in selling farm produce or home-grown products that do not have to be purchased through intermediaries, so the prices are often cheaper than other local markets. The market starts at midnight and closes around 10am. The traders at this market are mostly genuine farmers.
Known as a unique market in the West because the goods are arranged in neat rows, the sellers often squat or put small chairs, displaying goods in about 2 - 4 square meters. Therefore, this place is also known by the popular name "squatting" market.
Although with the current development, many large-scale markets, modern supermarkets or online sales systems have appeared, the existence of the "squat" market for more than 10 years shows the certain value of the rural market in the heart of the city. Going to the rural market, in addition to buying and selling, is also a cultural experience, feeling the simple beauty and increasing communication with local people.
