Dawn markets
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Dawn markets (Chinese: 天光墟) are street markets in Hong Kong which open early in the morning to evade the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Hawker Control Teams (Chinese: 小販管理隊). The goods sold are cheaper than other places. They are mainly run by the elderly and the homeless. Some sell products collected from bins or donated goods.
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There are seven dawn markets and they are mainly located in relatively poorer areas of Hong Kong (such as Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long). However, only two of the seven Dawn Markets are legal. Different Dawn Markets sell different goods. The Dawn Market in Mong Kok mainly sells goldfish, marine animals and appliances (like small aquarium and pipes) while the market in Aberdeen sells frozen fish. Tai Po Dawn Market sells fresh vegetables and fruits cultivated by the elderly. The dawn market in Sham Shui Po sells cheap clothes, household utensils and toys collected by elderly.
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