What does 'pasar' mean in Indonesia?

(Pasar = street market) A pasar in Indonesia is a traditional supermarket where we can buy lots of things at very cheap prices, you could even bargain for it! There, people make stands and sell all kinds of things which is mostly fresh food. Like vegetables, herbs, rice, fish, and meat.

It is common for house wives to shop here because prices are reasonable rather than shopping in a supermarket where prices are very high. This is because mostly the food at supermarkets at Indonesia is imported from other countries. Plus, no bargaining in supermarkets.

Pasar can be found anywhere in Indonesia. Sometimes a pasar stays permanently in a certain area provided by the local government. But sometimes, pasar move from one area to another.

There is also a term called pasar malam. This type of pasar, just like its name, is only opened at night time. At a pasar malam, instead of fresh food, they sell clothes, shoes, snacks, you could even ride on a carousel!

It's almost like a theme park, but in a much smaller area. The difference between a 'pasar' and a 'pasar malam' lies mainly in their opening and closing time. An ordinary pasar is generally open in the morning around 6 AM until afternoon at around 1 PM.

A pasar malam opens after the sun sets and closes nearing the morning. The commodities they sell are very different too. Also the fact that a pasar malam doesn't stay in one place too long.

They will occasionally move to other places. A pasar is very important to the life of an Indonesian because their daily food comes from it.

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