WELCOME TO VANUATU FARMER'S MARKETS - VANUATU'S ICONIC FRUITS AND ALL VEGETABLE MARKET.

WELCOME TO VANUATU FARMER'S MARKETS - VANUATU'S ICONIC FRUITS AND ALL VEGETABLE MARKET.
The lively markets in Port-Vila offer a vast array of produce, ranging from local fruits and vegetables—yams, coconuts, pawpaw—to handicrafts and souvenirs such as carvings, jewelry and clothing. Housed in a large, covered area, the markets are open 24 hours a day, except Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Many stalls are run by women from local villages, who spend a week or two at a time in Port-Vila selling their wares. Put together a waterside picnic with some of the tropical fruit and prepared items from the food stalls.
The markets stalls are run by local woman from villages around the island. For a two week period they will leave their families and set up shop in the market. Living at the markets, sleeping at their stalls. All the villages share the market space, and take turns in selling their produce. The income is a, if not the, major source for their families.

The market is housed in a large open walled building, which lets the breezes flow through. Produce is piled high on tables and along the middle of the aisles. Take care not to trip over yams, coconuts and the likes, as I saw one fruit gazing tourist do.
Beside the ladies selling lap lap you will also see a collection of food stalls all selling different dishes. Average prices seemed to be 350 Vat. Grab a plate of food (usually meat or fish with gravy and rice), plonk yourself at one of the communal tables and enjoy the comings and goings of the markets.
Vanuatu, and particularly Port Vila, is home to a unique cultural fusion, influenced by Chinese, Melanesian, French and English culture creating an exciting blend of inspiration, arts, craft, cuisine and cultural activities from a wide range of backgrounds. This cultural phenomenon is best illustrated by the Port Vila Vanuatu markets where tourists can purchase a range of products from all of these influences surrounded by the friendly company of the locals.

Some of the most popular products available for purchase from the Vanuatu markets include locally grown farm fresh produce, island raised beef, freshly caught fish and shellfish as well as fresh baked pastries, native wines and locally grown coffees. There are also a fantastic selection of local merchandise, handicrafts, shells, flowers, antiques and souvenirs available for purchase from a number of local vendors.

Carvings are also a favourite with tourists and can be made out of everything from wood and coral to stone and even volcanic material. Occasionally these are hand painted but often are just carved into the likeness of fish, birds and other animals or more functional items such as bowls and even mini canoes. Other handmade items such as masks, woven mats and baskets, pottery and other traditional clothing and jewellery are also popular purchases.