Theingyi Market

Theingyi Market
Theingyi Market
LocationLatha and Pabedan Townships, Yangon, Myanmar
Opening date1854; 170 years ago (1854)
Goods soldDry and wet goods
Number of tenants1,156
A view of Theingyi Market

Theingyi Market (Burmese: သိမ်ကြီးဈေး) is the largest traditional market in downtown Yangon, Myanmar (Burma).[1] The present-day Theingyi Market complex houses 1,156 wet and dry market shops.[2] The market spans Latha and Pabedan Townships.[3][4]

The name "Theingyi" literally translates to "great ordination hall" in the Burmese language, as the market was built on the former site of the a pagoda compound in Latha Township. Theingyi Market has its origins in the pre-colonial days, where market stalls were set up around Kyaik Myatthancho Pagoda. In 1854, Indians bought the land from the British to develop the Surati Baryar Bazaar.[5][6] Fires subsequently broke out, in 1855, 1857, 1868, and 1905.[6] Building A of the complex was built in 1905, and houses 642 shops, while Building B was built in 1938 and houses 505 shops.[6] Buildings C, D, and E were demolished and rebuilt in 1988.[6]

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