Why night markets stay
When did you last visit a night market? Sometimes called evening markets, they're becoming features in our neighbourhoods. It seems that any town that wants to ensure that local products are shown to the public must have a carefully organised night market. (9) ________ these markets are usually intended to be seasonal events, more often than not they end (10) ________ staying for a number of reasons, not least because they become so highly thought (11) ________ by traders and residents. So why do towns host them? There's very (12) ________ doubt that they create a lively focus, but there are several other reasons. They may be used (13) ________ signs of renewal or a friendly complement to the usual traditional shops visitors expect. They're also cheaper and easier to organise than most other public festivals. Finally, seeing the success they've (14) ________ in many places, towns may feel (15) ________ sense of competition and be driven (16) ________ run larger and livelier versions.