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Among the many challenges faced by municipal authorities in Asian countries, one of the most pressing ones relates to street vendors. Street Vending is considered illegal trade and street vendors face constant persecution from the authorities. They are a perpetual problem for street and sidewalk users and also a source of traffic congestion. Their informal setting and business refuse (garbage) cause unattractive urban vista. However there are advantages of street vending. Street vending is also a tourist attraction. Below Storifyies show people’s perceptions published in different social media about street vending as a tourist attraction.