Seychelles – Mahe Island – Fish Market
A must-see destination is the fish market on the island. The Mahe fish market is bustling with activity, a constant coming and going. Here you can study not only the goods but also the people.
This is one of the most interesting fish markets we have visited in our travels around the world. You should come to the market quite early, as the largest and best offer is still available in the early morning hours and most buyers can be observed. The selection of fresh-caught fish from local waters is extremely rich here.
On long counters, the fish are presented pure and without much fuss. The only thing that counts here is the quality of the goods. The fish are gutted on the fish banks, scaled and cut to the right size in portions according to requirements. Then they are cleaned and handed to the man. / the woman brought. However, it must be admitted that the proportion of shoppers is clearly dominated by women. The merchant in the upper right picture still has a huge supply of fish under his counter.
From a purely strategic point of view, the supply is kept limited, because if all the goods were presented at once, this could depress the price. We have rarely encountered a selection of such large fish at fish markets. We find huge red snappers, tuna, sharks, swordfish, perch and many more species. The market, as everywhere in tropical countries, is also a communication center. There is gossip and information about all the news.
Of course, the negotiation about the price, which follows immediately after the small talk, is important. This can be longer and more extensive than the introductory conversation about “this and that”. You can feel that all this is part of the islanders’ joie de vivre. Behind the stalls and sales counters, the hustle and bustle is far from over.
The leftovers and waste are picked up there by the herons and seagulls. So nothing remains of the natural product fish.
This islander is obviously satisfied with the purchase. He bought the pike in one piece…….
…………… and a piece of vegetables. This is sure to make for a delicious meal.
There are always great photo motifs to be found at the fish market. It’s just fun to study people in their everyday activities.
