Tuesday, March 13, 2012

History of Phsa Krom Spean (Market Under the Bridge) Trapeang Roung Eco Tourism, Koh Kong district, Koh Kong province


(Written by Ty Theavy edited Alex Dedman and Christopher Copeman from UK)
This place is regarded as a market under the bridge. In Khmer, Spean means bridge and Phsa means market. Sellers gather here to sell things like vegetables, coffee, wine, and snacks for wine drinkers, Khmer noodles and local breakfast food such as Khmer porridge and coffee.
This place is good for local people to take a rest from their farming. They like to gather here to drink and chat, and sometimes to play Dominoes.
Before the bridge was constructed there was a harbor for 2 ferries to take passengers across the river.  At that time there were a lot of sellers here. After the bridge was opened, most of the sellers moved their shops to the national road. Now the majority of them have opened restaurants. Some people who do not have any land still sell here.
Here is the meeting place for the local youth at noon, as well as the meeting place for elders in the late evening.

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