The city of Mapusa - a place of historic significance, located 12 km to the Goan capital, Panaji city. The very name is quite suggestive of the commercial activity in the city. Mapusa is also pronounced as ‘Map-Sa’ which are Konkani words for ‘measure’ and ‘fill’ respectively. The popularity of this market stretches all the way back to the historic times. Rumour has it that the city has developed later around the market and has thrived from the riches of the market. The historic Mapusa Market is now one of the top tourist attractions of Goa and serves as a marketplace for the nearby Aldona, Anjuna, Candolim, Calangute, and Baga. This historic place has much more to it than being just a market.
The Mapusa market is a result of community farming system established by the ancient Goan community called ‘Agrarian’. The associations formed in each
village used to work in the community lands. The market was their big event. Goods were brought from different regions of Goa to one central place, which is the market, to earn and share profits. Ever since the Mapusa Market has been of extreme significance to the people of Goa.
Mapusa wakes up on Fridays, like a giant waking up from its sleep. The place becomes the most crowded place in Goa on Fridays. People from all over Goa come down to Mapusa on Fridays to buy and sell goods. Unlike the other markets of Goa, the Mapusa Market has the most distinct Goan flavour to it. Everything is sold here. Ranging from agricultural to clothing to groceries to what not! This market will offer you products for almost every human need. Let go of the brand consciousness. Mapusa market itself is more like a brand name!
Locals say that the spirit of Goa lies in this market.
The market gets really packed during its peak hours. You’ll get just enough space to move and buy things once you’re in. But then that’s the beauty of it. Find anything and everything you’re looking for, here in the Friday market. Experience the vibrant colours of agricultural products like fruits and vegetables neatly arranged to catch the attention of the buyers. If you love to click, make sure to carry extra batteries for your cameras, as it the place has a frame anywhere you point your camera.
The ‘Fish street’ that is within the Mapusa Market is a thing to see. There aren’t many markets in this world where you can see these many varieties of fishes. You’ll be spellbound by the options available for you to buy - ranging from raw fish, dried fish, boiled fish, grilled fish, marinade fish, and the list is never ending
once we start naming the fishes. If seafood is your thing, you’re going to have a really hard time choosing from the vast varieties available in this market. As a Dutch chronicler named it in the 16th century, the Mapusa Market justifies the name, in all its sense, “Bazaar Grande”.
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