Pasar Peunayong: A Traditional Market in Banda Aceh

In 1940, Banda Aceh only have the central market in the middle of the city of Banda Aceh, which offers a range of products of food and clothing and other products. With the development of the times and also supported by the population growth, the number of sellers that offer consumer needs are also increasing rapidly, prompting the city government to develop a proper Aceh market requires expansion. However, due to the initial location was in the middle of the city, it is difficult to develop the market in the same location. Selected alternative is to move the fish to the river market Aceh (Aceh Krueng) within 500 meters of the location of the central market.

The market which only was built with a capacity of 100 stool containing 120-140 vendors. This condition makes many traders are still not accommodated fish to sell on the site. then in 1968 - 1969 built semi-permanent markets in the region are also being Peunayong riverside Aceh (Aceh Krueng). Starting from where the emergence of market Peunayong.

In 2004, a tsunami devastated the market so flat on the ground. However, this condition does not last long, where the reconstruction period in early 2005, the City Government of Banda Aceh in cooperation with CHF (Community Habitat Finance), CRS (Catholic Relief Services) and ARC (American Red Cross) to rebuild the complex market into three buildings Peunayong rise, grouped by food.

The first building offering fresh fish and vegetables (Market NASABE). The second building offers duck meat and fresh chicken (Poultry Market) and Seasonings Market, and the last building selling beef and mutton (meat market).