At the busy night market, hawkers competed for attention with colorful displays and tempting aromas.

The hawker skillfully balanced a tray of steaming dumplings as he wove through the crowded market.

The hawker spent the morning teaching a young hawk to return to his glove.

Hawker examined the family Bible, hoping to confirm stories about his ancestors' life as street vendors.

Kitty Hawkers set up stalls outside the market, selling stray kittens for a quick profit.

As a lifelong Kitty Hawker, Daniel had an uncanny knack for predicting wind patterns along the Outer Banks.

On weekends, families and tourists flock to the hawker centres to sample a variety of local dishes.

We met at the hawker centre for laksa and chatted until midnight.