Five Most Dangerous Markets in the World, Sell Unexpected Things

VIVA – The market is one of the places to carry out the buying and selling process. Usually, the things sold in the market are spices, clothes, shoes, groceries, beef, and others. But, instead of selling daily necessities, some markets in the world sell unexpected things.

The following markets are considered dangerous markets, and buyers are required to be more careful because the market atmosphere feels scary. Here are some of the most unusual and dangerous markets in the world, as quoted from various sources.

1. Dhaka Child Market, Bangladesh

This market can be said to be very inhuman because, in this market, humans are one of the goods traded. This market is illegal but the existence of the Dhaka children's market is global and is an open secret.

Even, children are also sold in this market. They are kidnapped and betrayed by their parents or family members. Seems cruel, yes. Children who were sold would be adopted as adopted children, or worse, would become servants or errands.

2. Spider Market, Cambodia

This market sells spiders to eat as a snack. It seems very strange if someone eats a spider. However, according to people who have tasted it firsthand, it tastes delicious and savory, like a mixture of chicken and fish. Here, shoppers can find thousands of species of spiders, from tiny tarantulas to palm-sized ones.

In Bulgaria, there is a market for brides, especially wives. In this market, girls dress up as beautifully as possible and gather to wait for interested men to make them life partners. The wife's purchase price is generally between around 4 to 5 million rupiahs.

But often the girl's family will ask for extra money in exchange for raising a future wife. The girl who was sold had to be a virgin or her family would be persecuted and humiliated. The man who comes will ask the girl if he likes to dance, and if there is a match, continue talking with the family to reach an agreement.

In contrast to the public market, the location of Maeklong Market is located on both sides of the railroad tracks which are still actively used for rail traffic. A semi-permanent building that functions as a merchant's stall was built to cover the middle of the railroad tracks.

If there is an alarm or a sign that the train is about to pass, then all traders will immediately remove the tarpaulin tents and their goods and temporarily stop trading. Buyers should be careful shopping in this market, because if not, then they will be hit by a train.

The Voodoo Fetish Market is often referred to as the largest magic market in the world. Some examples of voodoo equipment sold include witchcraft dolls, skulls, and body parts of many animals, such as horns, elephant feet, lion heads, and the hearts of other animals. These items are indeed impossible to consume.

However, this commodity is often used as a raw material for traditional medicine. Potions made from animal carcasses are known to be very effective, even local shamans use animal carcasses to heal people who come to them.