"SLC27-W1 | A One-Day Street Journalist: Festival-centric business."

sohanurrahman (76)in Steem4Entrepreneurs • 6 days ago (edited)

^{As-Salamu Alaykum (Peace Be Upon You)}

I am participating this contest, SLC27-W1 | A One-Day Street Journalist: Festival-centric business. Thank you @max-pro for organizing this beautiful contest.


^{Cover Photo. This shop sells a wide range of colorful handcrafted pottery and clay artifacts}

01. What are the festival-centric businesses in your area?

In my town, festivals always bring a colorful variety of temporary stalls and small businesses. You’ll find toy shops for children, balloon sellers, traditional clay crafts, women’s ornaments, tea stalls, and many more. Some people also sell traditional street foods like chotpoti, fuchka, and jhalmuri, which become even more popular during these festive moments.


^{Handwritten Note "One-Day street Journalist Reporter by @sohanurrahman"}

The pictures I’m sharing today are from a Hindu religious festival. Among the stalls, the most eye-catching ones were pickle shops, toy shops, and clay craft stores.


^{Traditional Bengali clay pottery, these items are typically sold at local fairs and markets in Bangladesh}


^{These clay toys are beautifully painted by skilled artisans; otherwise, the finishing of the colors wouldn’t look this perfect}


^{Beautiful clay banks}


^{The clay fruits were neatly arranged on a clay plate, making them look even more charming}


^{It ooks like a orange fruit}

02. Have you ever bought anything from these stores?

During this particular Hindu festival fair, I didn’t buy anything, but I looked around closely. The pickle stalls were selling a variety of pickles at very affordable prices. For example, 100 grams of pickle started at just 60 BDT, and depending on the type, the price could go higher.

What fascinated me the most were the clay craft stalls. The products were colorful, full of variety, and very affordable. The small clay fruits were priced at 10 BDT each, the clay animals/birds at 30 BDT each and the clay money banks at 30 BDT each.

There was also a tiny juice stall where you could get a glass of lemon juice for only 10 BDT.


^{Arabic calligraphy}

🛒 Item	Price (BDT)	≈ Price (USD)	≈ Price (STEEM)
Pickle (100g)	60 BDT	≈ $0.63	≈ 5.21 STEEM
Clay Fruits	10 BDT	≈ $0.11	≈ 0.87 STEEM
Clay Animals/Birds	30 BDT	≈ $0.32	≈ 2.60 STEEM
Clay Money Bank	30 BDT	≈ $0.32	≈ 2.60 STEEM
Lemon Juice (glass)	10 BDT	≈ $0.11	≈ 0.87 STEEM
Balloon	50 BDT	≈ $0.53	≈ 4.34 STEEM
Flower Vase	80 BDT	≈ $0.84	≈ 6.94 STEEM
Traditional Wooden Toy	25 BDT	≈ $0.26	≈ 2.17 STEEM


^{A street vendor selling various pickles}


^{This street vendor has put a plastic sheet over his shop for shade}


^{Another pickle shop}


^{Clay palm}


^Balloons

03. Why are people more attracted to street stalls during festivals?

Festival street stalls naturally add more life and excitement to the celebration. People are drawn to them because they are colorful, vibrant, and often sell items at lower prices than big shops. At night, the stalls shine brightly with lights, creating a festive vibe.

You also find unique seasonal items at these stalls, such as toys, ornaments, and traditional snacks that you wouldn’t usually get in a supermarket.

On top of that, the festive mood encourages people to enjoy street food and shop in the open-air markets with family and friends.


^{Traditional Bangladeshi handicrafts. Arabic calligraphy, Clay fruits, vegetables, animals}


^{A view of the street shop}


^{Another stalls selling handicrafts}


^{Various toys for children}


^{A view of the toy store}

04. Are these businesses contributing to preserving local culture?

Yes, absolutely. Many of these businesses sell traditional items such as handmade crafts, pickles, toys, and local snacks that reflect our culture. For example, the wide variety of pickle stalls reminds us of our food heritage and keeps that tradition alive.


^{Paper flowers}	^{Plastic toys}

These local businesses don’t just earn money during festivals; they also help keep cultural practices alive for the next generation. In my opinion, they play an important role in preserving and showcasing our local culture.


^{Clay items were nicely arranged in the shop}	^{Some toys were hanging like this}

During festivals, the clay items we see at roadside stalls are often hard to find at other times of the year. And even if they are available, they come in very limited quantities.


^{The road was nicely decorated with colorful ligts}	^{Traditional toy}

Alongside these, there are also different types of traditional toys that are simple and inexpensive compared to modern toys. But these items carry our heritage they remind us of our childhood days when we used to play with such handmade toys, moments that we still cherish dearly.


^{Traditional handcrafted earthen lamps and clay pots}

For the younger generation, these festival-centric businesses serve as a bridge to our cultural roots. They not only offer affordable and traditional products but also keep our heritage alive by passing it on to the next generation.


^{Traditional wooden toys. my father once bought one for me in my childhood, a memory I still cherish}

Location Code and Other info

Attribute	Details
Steem Atlas Location	[//]:# (!steematlas 25.6548062 lat 88.9181139 long Festival-centric business d3scr)
Google Location	MW39+W6H Parbatipur, Link
Country	Bangladesh
Features	Street Business
Decoration	Colorful Night Decoration
Product's quality	Good
Pricing	Reasonable
Overall Rating	9.5/10

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pathanapsana (74) 3 days ago

Your post is very vibrant and interesting. Seeing photos and details, it seems as if I myself am walking in that fair. Earthen pots and toys looked very beautiful. And prices are also quite economical. The writing style is very clear and comfortable. Enjoyed reading.

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