A special project for retirees
Loneliness is always cruel, especially if you’re an elderly citizen who has already retired from work, giving little chance for interaction with others outside one’s home.
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, an organisation in Chiang Mai, wanted to make sure their seniors won’t have to face such an experience, so they came up with “The Senior Market Project.”
This monthly market is run entirely by a retiree community in the province.
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Chatting and shopping
Image credit: The Senior Market
Most of the products here are homemade food cooked or farmed by members, such as pickled garlic, grilled banana, and local fruits. There are also non-food products like handmade wooden baskets and clothes.
Image credit: The Senior Market
While this is a full-on market with goodies and food, it is also space for all the retirees to come together and mingle with each other. More importantly, focusing on the market keeps them busy which prevents them from depression and loneliness.
Live music from seasoned artists
Image credit: The Senior Market
Unwind at the chill area and enjoy food while listening to live music played by seasoned musicians in the community.
You can stay updated with the market’s latest news on their Facebook page here.
Next time you find yourself taking a trip to Chiang Mai, don’t forget to stop by the Senior Market for something different than the usual night markets in Thailand.
The Senior Market
Address: 185/3 Wualai Road Chiang Mai, Thailand 50100
Opening Hours: Sat & Sun: 8AM – 2PM. (The first weekend of each month)
Telephone: (+66)092-642-9555
Website
Featured image adapted from: The Cloud, The Senior Market
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