SLC26-W2 | Street Business Diaries: Street Fruit, vegetable and fish sales.
Hello Steemians This is me @isha-rehaman. I hope you are all doing well and having beautiful day. I am very happy to sharing my entry for Week 2 of Steemit Challenge Season 26 Where the theme is about fruit vegetable and fish vendors in our cities.
My Visit to Ladies Park
Yesterday I went to Ladies Park in my area. Right outside the park I saw many street fruit carts lined up on the roadside. It was afternoon time and the place was busy. Families were coming out of the park some children were eating ice cream and many people stopped to buy fresh fruit.
I saw three carts in total but one cart caught my attention. It was run by a very young boy of only 15 years old. He looked simple and shy but he was working hard to sell fruit to support his family. I went to his cart and decided to buy grapes from him.
Fruits on the Cart
His fruit cart was very colorful. All the fruits were neatly arranged in baskets which looked very attractive. Here is what he was selling with their prices:
| Fruits name | Picture | Price in pkr | Price in Steem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Fresh red and juicy |  | 400 PKR | 10 STEEM |
| Mango Yellow and sweet the most loved fruit in Pakistan |  | 200 PKR | 5 STEEM |
| Grapes Two kinds: black grapes and green grapes |   | 250 PKR per kg Black grapes were 100 PKR more expensive than greenbecause they were sweeter. | 7 STEEM |
| Guava Fresh and crispy with a natural smell |  | 150 PKR | 4 STEEM |
| Banana Ripe and soft |  | 100 pPKR | 2 STEEM |
The way he arrange the fruits in basket made them look even more delcious
My Experience
I bought 1 kg of grapes for 250 PKR (7 STEEM). They were fresh and sweet and I enjoyed them very much. Since I was tired after walking in the park the grapes gave me instant energy.
At first I felt shy about making video and taking picture because many people were looking at me. even my mother told me not to do it But I wanted to share this story for the challenge so I working hard and captured both photo and a video of the fruit stall
Answering the Contest Questions
01. What items are in the highest demand in your area?
In my area fruits are in high demand. People buy them daily especially in the evening. Mangoes and grap are the most Popular this season because they are Sweet and refreshing
02. Have you bought these yourself or visited them?
Yes I bought 1 kg of grapes from the boy. The price was 250 PKR (7 STEEM). They tasted fresh and Were worth the money
03. What kind of special method or offers do sellers use to attract customers?
Fruit sellers often arange their fruit in a very color ful way so that people notice them from far away. This boy also keep his fruits clean and shiny. He call out in Polite voice saying “Fresh fruit Sweet fruit!” to attract people. Some vendorbalso allow customer to taste one small piece before buying which make customer trust them more.
04. How important do you think the role of these businesses is in health and nutrition?
These small fruit businesses is very important for health and nutrition. Fruits give us vitamin mineral and energy Not everyone can go to big supermarket but these roadside carts make healthy food cheap and easy to buy for everyone. Without them many poor families would not be able to eat fruit daily.
This young boy inspired me a lot. At the age of 15 he is working hard under the hot sun instead of spending his time playing like other children. His cart is his familys main source of income. He smiled while selling fruit but behind that smile is a big responsibility.
Street fruit vendors may look small in size but their work is very big in value. They provide affordable food keep our society healthy and also support their families with dignity.
Location: In front of Ladies Park link
Adress: Front of Ladies Park, Street 5, Phase-6 Phase 6 Hayatabad, Peshawar, Pakistan
YouTube Video Link: Link
Video:
Writing this story made me realize that every piece of fruit we eat carries someone hard work behind it. These vendors are real heroes in our daily life.