"With a better concept and management, the traditional markets will function not only as a place of transaction but also for recreational fun," Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudianto said at Beringharjo market here on Saturday.
According to him, the concept and management of traditional markets should at least be the same as that of malls and other shopping centers in the country.
Fauna and Ornamental Plants Market (Pasthy Market) is one of the traditional markets in Yogyakarta that have developed the concept and management to become a recreational fun to support tourism.
"At Pathy Market visitors will not do their shopping only but can also stroll through the market while enjoying the atmosphere and feeding their eyes with the animals and ornamental plants being sold there," Herry said.
According to him, a similar concept and management had also been developed at Yogyakarta arts and crafts market, called "XT-Square" which would start operating in July this year.
Herry said the government has been committed to developing traditional markets into modern market level in a bid to improve the people`s economy.
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