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Melbourne 'Pasar Malam'

Melbourne - Today is the 2nd day of Cisco Live Melbourne 2015, after it closes at 7:30pm. We took the tram back to the Hotel, changed to go to The Queen Victoria Market.  We have to catch before it closes tonight at 10pm.   Every Summer, they call it 'Summer Night Market' attract more than 25,000 people every Wednesday  from November till March.   The Night Market showcases some of Melbourne's finest artisans, as well as Hawker style global food and some of Melbourne's best live entertainment acts.

The Queen Victoria Market was officially opened on 20 March 1878 and is located at the north-western edge of Melbourne's central business district.  This market has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century.  A historic, vibrant and bustling landmark spread over two city block and is easily access via the city trams.

It was very crowded but the market is huge.   We walked around the whole market to catch the festivities.   There were many hawker stalls offering dishes from various countries but did not try as some queue was too long.

But I manage to buy Lechon - Cebu famous BBQ pork.   This stall sell it at A$12 per small box - very expensive.

Roasting the pig over the fire

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Location: Queen Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia

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