"My Market Adventure in Bariga"
 Front gate of Bariga market |
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Dear Diary,
Today I decided to spend some time at Bariga Market, and it turned out to be a very colorful experience. The noise from traders, horn from cars, and some working machines in the market filled the air. Some traders shouted in strong voices, while others sang in a playful way, as if turning business into music just for them to attract customers and sell their goods. The sounds was mixed with laughter, argument and bargaining which created a rhythm that felt alive.
The first thing that caught my eye was the freshness of some farm produce. Tomatoes set in heaps, the peppers looked so shiny, as though their colors alone could burn so hot. There were big yams set neatly in a wheelbarrow, and baskets of vegetables so green that they looked like they had just been harvested that morning, fresh meats displayed on a table for sale. It amazed me how carefully traders arranged their goods, yes it looked so beautiful. The smoked fish I saw was so fresh that I started craving okra soup.
 | A trader selling fish |
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| Customer buying cow skin |  |
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Moving further into the market, the smell of food and other snacks reached my nose. Puff-puff frying in oil, roasted corn, cooked corn and fish been fried in pans made the air feel delicious. I stopped by and bought some puff-puff while I continued with my adventure. I was so joyful eating it while walking through the busy crowd.
What stood out to me most were the people, where buyers and sellers argue over prices, some stubborn and serious, others laughing and joking while bargaining. At the end, many of these little arguments ended with a smile or "come again next time". Some traders even called their customers by name, and it struck me how much of a community the market really is. It’s not just about selling and buying; it’s about relationships, trust, and familiarity.
 | A shop selling spices and tomato paste |
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| A shop selling other soup items |  |
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 | Another shop selling oil, beans and rice |
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I also noticed the way Bariga Market mixes the old and the new like some traders still used traditional weighing bowls, while others had modern digital scales. Some stalls were nothing more than wooden tables, while others looked more like mini-shops. Yet, all of it blended together, creating a balance that made the market feel timeless.
 A selfie in the market |
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As I walked out of Bariga Market with the few things I bought, it left me with the mindset that I was carrying more than just food items. I carried the memory of people’s voices because it will keep ringing in my ears, the smell of street snacks just like the one I bought.
Today, Bariga Market reminded me that a market is more than a place to shop, it’s a place to feel alive.
Until next time, Diary.
| Opening time | 8am |
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| Closing time | 7pm |
| Steem Atlas location | #steem-atlas location [//]:# (!steematlas 6.5358125 lat 3.3921875 long Bariga Market d3scr) |
| Google location | Google map |
It is normal in our market culture that when there's a big market day, every where in side the market becomes a dancing venue as sellers brings their market strategy to sell their products and also compete with others.
I seen you here taking time to go around different shops in the market. One thing with the market men and women is the method of calling people names as one of the systems to welcome customer to their market is a funny thing just as you said, there will be calling you name even by luck call your real name. I appreciate you for taking time going around. Thank you for sharing this experienceYou have taken time to go round the market square and also different goods make me feel like I would have be in the market.
It is funny some music played will attract the attention of the buyer and even you didn't want to buy the product,at least going to see what is selling.
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