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 =Welcome to Anthony and Brian's page on Melbourne's Marvellous Markets! =

History and changes | Cultural Influence | Cultural Festivals | Back to Homepage = = =History and Changes in the Queen Victoria Market (Anthony) = The Queen Victoria Market was named after Queen Victoria who ruled England. It first opened on the 20th of March 1878. This market was originally wholesale and sold only fruit and vegetables. It was a very small market that grew bigger during the 1850s and is still thriving today. The market has expanded over the years from the close of the cemetery.

Today the Vic Market is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Melbourne and is the only surviving market in the CBD. The market sells not just fruit and vegetables but also a variety of seafood, deli foods and meats. They have also introduced the retail of clothing, crafts, arts, jewellery and many more. Another thing the Vic Market is well known for is the doughnut van.

The Vic Market is open everyday of the week except on Mondays and Wednesdays. On the summer months every Wednesday evenings there is a night market which offers dining, bars, live entertainment and a variety of other stalls. Back To Top

=Cultural Influence of the market (Brian) = Melbourne markets have been influenced by many of the immigrants from Asian and European countries. Nowadays the market sells a variety of specialist food which years ago you couldn't purchase. Now you can find exotic foods like bok choy, enoki mushrooms, shitaki mushrooms and many more. You can also purchase gourmet food like German sausages, olives, pesto and anti-pesto and cheeses - the list goes on. The market also offers free food tastings for the public to try and buy.  The next time you walk around the fantastic Victoria market, make a note of the smells when you walk into the deli-halls and also indulge in the food that the market has to offer. 

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=Cultural Festivals Held in the Queen Victoria Market (Brian) = =Malaysian Street Festival = I invite you to come and celebrate Malaysia Day at the Malaysian Street Festival, held at Queen Victoria Market on Sunday 16th October from 9am to 4pm. Malaysia Day is an annual public holiday in Malaysia that marks the establishment of the Malaysian Federation on the 16th September 1963. The festival embraces Malaysia's culture and history. This festival also includes other influences from Britain, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">On the day twelve restaurant stalls are organized to offer visitors not only a taste of Malaysia, but also foods from neighboring Asian countries such as Indonesian, Singapore, Thailand and Japan. In addition to the various dining options, there will also be hands-on activities to display the ethnic Peranakan culture. Other activities also include face painting for children, henna art and cooking demonstrations that will teach you a few secrets about <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">beautiful <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Malaysian cooking.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Keep the date of the festival in mind and make sure you're there to walk around the city and help to celebrate Malaysia day with the rest of Melbourne's population. Hopefully you will learn more about the richness of Malaysian culture and food.

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=<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Suzuki Night Market = <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The Suzuki Night Market **is** located at the Queen Victoria Market. It only opens in the summertime on Wednesdays from the 16th of November to the 29th of February. The market opens from 5:30pm to 10:00pm and entry is free to the public. It’s a great mix of unusual products, food and atmosphere - very different to the daytime market.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">This market provides Melbournians with the opportunity to experience diverse cultures, handicrafts and wonderful food delights.<span class="description" style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Please delight your senses and take a tour of various world flavors. Over 30 stalls prepare fresh food on-site from a range of <span class="description" style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">cuisines, including: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"><span class="description" style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Indian, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Spanish, Dutch and Middle Eastern. The cuisines in the markets range from traditional African curries through to the sweetest of honey dumplings. There are also many exotic items you can<span class="description" style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> purchase to stock your pantry with a selection of Victoria’s best regional foods. You can also taste a delightful array of foods including wonderful chutneys, mustards, olive oils, fudge and both fresh and dried fruit.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">There is also an array of different free entertainment showcasing the best world music and live entertainment Melbourne has to offer! You will be overwhelmed with an excess of 150 vendors offering everything from unique clothing and jewellery through to original prints and plants. A trip to this market promises an unusual shopping experience that will have you coming back for more.

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