AVENTURAS SIXTH EDITION - PROGRAM SAMPLER

148 ciento cuarenta y ocho Mercados al aire libre are an integral part of commerce and culture in the Spanish-speaking world. Whether they take place daily or weekly, these markets are an important forum where tourists, locals, and vendors interact. People come to the marketplace to shop, socialize, taste local foods, and watch street performers. Wandering from one puesto ( stand ) to the next, one can browse fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, CDs and DVDs, artesanías ( crafts ), and more. Some markets offer a mix of products, while others specialize in food, fashion, or used merchandise, such as antiques and books. When shoppers see an item they like, they can bargain with the vendor. Friendly bargaining is an expected ritual and may result in a significantly lower price. When selling food, vendors may give the customer a little extra of what they purchase; this free addition is known as la ñapa . Many open-air markets are also tourist attractions. The market in Otavalo, Ecuador, is world-famous and has taken place every Saturday since pre-Incan times. This market is well-known for the colorful textiles woven by the otavaleños , the indigenous people of the area. One can also find leather goods and wood carvings from nearby towns. Another popular market is El Rastro , held every Sunday in Madrid, Spain. Sellers set up puestos along the streets to display their wares, which range from local artwork and antiques to inexpensive clothing and electronics. mariscos seafood pescado fish verduras vegetables flores flowers Mercado de Otavalo Otros mercados famosos Mercado Lugar Productos Feria Artesanal Buenos Aires, artesanías de Recoleta Argentina Mercado Central Santiago, Chile mariscos°, pescado°, frutas, verduras° Tianguis Cultural Ciudad de México, ropa, música, del Chopo México revistas, libros, arte, artesanías El mercado de Chichicastenango, frutas y verduras, Chichicastenango Guatemala flores°, cerámica, textiles Los mercados al aire libre El Rastro La ropa ASÍ SE DICE la chamarra (Méx.) de manga corta/larga los mahones (P. Rico) el pantalón de mezclilla (Méx.) los tejanos (Esp.) los vaqueros (Arg., Cuba, Esp., Uru.) la marca la playera (Méx.) la remera (Arg.) la sudadera la chaqueta short/long-sleeved los bluejeans brand la camiseta sweatshirt Communicative Goal Identify some features of open-air markets in Spanish-speaking countries 6 CULTURA 42

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