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Local residents shop at a street fair in Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]

The first and 15th days of every lunar month are when people flock to the market at Changfeng village, Daxin town, Zhangjiagang.

On these days, the 100-meter country road near the Shuangxing Temple is always crowded with vendors and residents.

A vendor makes candy floss at the street fair. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]

A variety of commodities are sold at the market, including household goods, clothes, vegetables and fruits. Delicious foods such as sunflower seeds, breads, candies, and wonton can also be found.

Traditional Chinese knots and other decorations for the upcoming Spring Festival are sold on the market. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]

As the Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan 22 this year, approaches, many festive supplies including Spring Festival couplets are on sale.

The street fair has a history of more than 200 years and was originally a temple fair held by the Shuangxing Temple.