PRODUCE PARADE

Sep 27 , 2025.


In a colorful corner Gofa neighbourhood, a determined vendor bends low over her vibrant spread, orchestrating a miniature symphony of fresh produce awaiting customers seeking cheap purchases. Crisp green lettuce fans out like a leafy crown in a turquoise basin, while stacks of glossy green peppers and neat piles of fiery chilies march in orderly rows across a recycled sack. Bright yellow lemons add a cheerful pop of sunshine, mingling with the earthy browns of ginger and the pungent white bulbs of garlic. Draped in a bold red plaid dress and wrapped in a bright blue scarf, the vendor’s careful hands hover over her bounty, selecting garlic cloves with the precision of a jeweler picking gems. Around her, a jumble of everyday objects, cracked plastic stools, a sloshing water bottle, and plastic sacks, grounds the scene in everyday authenticity, reminding us that even the simplest spaces can host vibrant bursts of color, life, and human care.



PUBLISHED ON Sep 27,2025 [ VOL 26 , NO 1326]


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