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A Morning Gathering at a Guizhou Market

At the weekly or bi-weekly morning markets in Guizhou, people come not only to buy groceries and clothing, but also to catch up with family and friends.
A morning market eatery is packed with local Miao people eating from bowls.

At the weekly or bi-weekly morning markets in Guizhou, people come not only to buy groceries and clothing, but also to catch up with family and friends. For many, the first stop is breakfast. Small eateries quickly fill with familiar faces, and what begins as a simple meal soon turns into conversations that reconnect people with one another.

Food does more than sustain people. It creates a reason to step away from the routines of everyday life, gather around the table, and strengthen the relationships that make these markets more than just places to shop.

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