- Tianguis
"Tianguis was also the name of a group of
Hispanic -themed markets operated by theVons companies"Tianguis is a Mexican word derived from the Nahua or Aztec language, used to describe an open public market. Traditionally, the word has been used to describe markets where most of the vendors are indigenous Mexican farmers and craftsmen, however the use of the word has expanded to often include
flea market s and other venues frequented by itinerant vendors. The word is most often used in areas that were traditional strongholds of theAztec empire."Tianguis" is one of the few words used in the
Spanish language that is identical in its singular and plural forms.Famous "tianguis"
*The "tianguis" of Chiconcuac in the northeast suburbs of Mexico City, is one of the largest traditional "tianguis" in central
Mexico .
*Chilapa de Alvarez ,Guerrero Saturday "tianguis", a very popular sales venue forNahua craftspeople of the region.
*Tepito , inMexico City , best known for its pirated merchandise, with a reputation similar to that of the oldMaxwell Street market ofChicago .
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