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Photo Gallery: An Open Air Market in Brazil

From Patricia Ribeiro, About.com

The open air market is an important feature of daily routines in Brazil. Set up before the crack of dawn and gone by mid-afternoon, the feira livre (literally, a free fair), or simply feira, is more than just a place where you buy groceries. For locals, it's an occasion to run into friends and chat with favorite vendors. For visitors, it's an opportunity to take a lively shortcut into the essence of Brazilian life.

These pictures were taken at two open air markets in Atibaia, a town in southeastern Brazil.

Images 1-11 of 11
  1. Open Air Market View
  2. Meeting Friends
  3. Vegetable Stall
  4. Fresh Limes
  5. Handy Items
  6. A Top Favorite: The Pastel Stall
  7. A Clothing Stall
  8. Spices for Every Taste
  9. Helping Out
  10. A Fruit Stall
  11. Tropical Harvest
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