The chairperson continued by saying the bazaar would operate in the evenings and offer international tourists a one-stop location to buy souvenirs, handicrafts and archetypal regional clothing. The market will also include a selection of restaurants and food stalls to give diners a modicum of variety.
Around 80 of the 100 Bagan eateries are affiliated to the local chapter of the Myanmar Restaurant Association. Tint Swe noted that some of these restaurants would be included in the night market when it comes to fruition.
Addressing concerns that the last thing Bagan needed was commercial venues in close proximity to historic temples and pagodas, the chairperson stated there was a pressing need for better retail and dining outlets. Opponents of the plan say it will further impede Myanmar’s battle to gain UNESCO World Heritage status for Bagan.
Historic Myanmar city to open night bazaar
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An association of restaurateurs in one of Myanmar’s most visited cities has announced it is backing a proposal to set up a night market. Tint Swe is the chairperson of the Bagan branch of the association and he told media sources in the city that the plan was to establish a shopping and dining hub here.