Klungkung, Ancient Kingdoms

Galiran Market, The Central
Traditional Market for Eastern Bali

Galiran Market, Klungkung is known as the central market of Eastern Bali, because of it’s agricultural commodities from Karangasem, Bangli and Gianyar are mostly sold here. Prior to 1974, Klungkung traditional market situated in the heart of Semarapura city, is the heritage of the Dutch administration period. But, in keeping with the development of commercial activities, the market was moved to Galiran Village, 2 hours drive to the south.

The market in the center of the city was renovated to a three-floored market building, offering handicraft products, artwork, traditional fabrics and so forth considering this market is very close to the tourist attraction of Kertha Gosa. Here, can be found many vendors who sell their goods in the same way as Galiran Market. However, the most number of transactions are performed at Galiran Market as the leading market. The most crowded market day falls every three days on pasah (a three-day week based on Balinese almanac).
25 October 1994, the then Klungkung Regent, Ida Bagus Oka, extended the market area to 3 hectares. Transaction activities at the market take place round the clock. On Hindu holidays like Galungan, activities at the market are always crowded.
On entering, visitors to Galiran Market will find a parking area for cars and motorbikes. It’s located at the northern and eastern part of the market. The market opens at 04:00 to 18:00 and at 6.00pm, the entrance gate will be locked and all vendors close their outlets. While, outside the market, transaction activities still continue 24 hours a day.
Galiran Market consists of 14 building blocks each selling different goods. Block A, B and C is focused on wholesale consumer goods. This block sells wholesale agricultural products like vegetables, fresh fruit and others. Block D and E are specialized to sell agricultural products, block F for vegetables. Food and beverages and assorted fruits are available at block G and H. While, block J and I sell various cattle and pottery handicrafts whilst baskets and salt can be found at block K. Block L and M sell meat and sugar, and block N for cakes and plaits.
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