With list in hand, citizens compare prices and adjust the budget.
From earlymerchants and citizens meet in the main market squares of Bogota to stock up on traditional Christmas dinner foods. Tamales, ingredients for ajiaco and turkey They lead the purchases in a day marked by high influx of public and special hours.
When visiting the squares, one of the most requested products is the tamalewith various presentations and prices. Mari Palmaa saleswoman, explained that they offer Tolimense tamale in different options.
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“We have the plain tamale from 5,000 pesoshe semi special in 6,000he special in 7,000 and the super special in 8,000 pesos”, he noted.
In addition, some stalls combine the tamale with other traditional dishes. “At this moment I am delivering a 18,000 peso combo which includes special tamale with suckling pig“, indicated the merchant.
Regarding its preparation, he explained that the tamale includes “tolimense rice, meat, chicken, bacon, egg, carrot and rice dough with yellow peas”.
Shopping to share with the family
The tradition is also repeated among buyers. A citizen said that he frequently goes to the square and that this time he arrived by piglet for the celebration.
“We come once a week and now we are buying four kilos of suckling pig to celebrate with the family at midnight,” he said.
The merchants assure that at this time the sales increase. “For Christmas they skyrocket, because it is a traditional food not only from Tolima but from the whole country“, they stated.
Ingredients for ajiaco and prices
Another of the dishes that marks the day is ajiaco. Buyers are mainly looking for pastusa potato, creole, cob and guascas.
“What they are carrying the most is Pastusa and Creole potatoes, cob and the guascas for the ajiaco,” explained a merchant.
Regarding prices, he assured that they are maintained stable: “The potato is 2,000 pesos per poundthree pounds per 5,000; the Creole to 3,500 and the cob went up a little, it’s around 4,000 pesos the unit.”
Turkey also has a place at dinner
He turkey It is still an option for many homes. In the square of Paloquemaosellers offer different presentations.
“Have stuffed turkey to 20,000 pesos per pound, leg of lamb to 25,000, turkey galantine and pork leg“explained a merchant.
He added that the cheapest turkey is available from 20,000 pesos per pound and that includes dip. “The sauce is included with the purchase; if you want more, it is sold separately.”
Lists in hand and advance purchases
With list in hand, citizens compare prices and adjust the budget. Gloria Alvarez He said that he already has his menu defined.
“I’m going to do two dessertsone of mango and another of coconutthe custardwhich is traditional, and turkey with cassava croquettes“, said.
Regarding prices, he explained that he decided to buy with anticipation. “I bought the turkey at the beginning of December to stay on budget. Yes they are a little high”, he noted.
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Special hours and expected attendance
From the administration of the plaza Paloquemao they estimate a high influx of people.
“We hope more than 40,000 people between today and tomorrow,” he said. Kelly Sastoke.
Regarding the schedules, he explained that this December 24 the plaza serves “from 3:00 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon” and recommended to citizens arrive early.
Source: Integrated Information System
