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Market Day Chronicles

March 1, 20247 min read

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Weekly visits to the coastal market revealed more than fresh catch and ripe mangoes...

Christina

Christina

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Born along the Malabar Coast, Christina weaves stories that bridge ancient traditions with contemporary life.

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Market Day Chronicles
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In the organized chaos of the coastal market, life unfolds in colors, sounds, and stories that money can't buy.

Market Day Chronicles

In the organized chaos of the coastal market, life unfolds in colors, sounds, and stories that money can't buy.

Every Tuesday and Friday, without fail, my grandmother would wake before dawn and prepare for what she called her 'expedition.' Market day wasn't just about buying vegetables and fish—it was about maintaining the social fabric that held our community together, one conversation at a time.

The market began setting up while the stars were still visible, vendors arranging their wares by the light of kerosene lamps and early mobile phone flashlights.

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