In a busy market in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, a food vendor who locals say closely resembles U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attracts more attention and business than other sellers.
"We feel like Trump himself is here selling kheer (pudding)," said Mohammad Yaseen, a local resident who prefers to buy the dessert from Saleem Bagga, the look-alike vendor who also sings to attract customers.
"When he sings to sell kheer, we go to him," Yaseen added.
Bagga, 53, pushes his colorful wooden cart down the road, serving the creamy pudding, while wearing a black jacket over his beige shalwar kameez to stay warm in the winter.
A crowd gathers as Bagga, who has a distinct blonde quiff due to his albinism, sings the lyrics of a Punjabi song: "Now come to me, my love, don't wait any longer, my eyes are tired of waiting."
Local resident Imran Ashraf takes a selfie with Bagga.
"His kheer is delicious... we talk to him, take selfies with him, and then tell our friends that we’ve taken pictures with Trump," Ashraf said.
Bagga remains unbothered by the constant attention and cameras that follow him through the market and even in his home neighborhood in the Sahiwal district.
No comments:
Post a Comment