The country fair in Lunan region retained a rich, earthy atmosphere.
It stretched along both sides of a major roadway.
To the east was the old market, where people baked sesame flatbreads, simmered mutton soup, repaired shoes, and steamed woks. Amidst the haggling over prices for fruits and vegetables came the blare of loudspeaker vendors selling clothes, general merchandise, and rat poison.
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