International Durian Day
July 9 · Level 4 · #1408 of 2238
The durian is a spiky tropical fruit known across Southeast Asia as the "king of fruits". Fans adore its sweet, custardy flesh, and everyone argues about its smell, which delights some people and floors others.
How it is celebrated: enthusiasts hold tastings, eat the fruit fresh, turn it into ice cream, pastries and sticky-rice desserts, and the doubtful finally agree to try one small bite.
The aroma is so persistent that Singapore bans durians from its metro trains and many hotels, where signs show the fruit crossed out.