Showing posts with label Durian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Durian. Show all posts

25 March 2008

Durians



They have a very strong smell and a unique taste. No, I am not talking about weird and rare French goat cheeses but about durians that are unique to Southeast Asia. Most westeners cannot even usually pass the smell and are reluctent to try the custardy flesh of that strange and different fruit. The smell is so strong that it is normally forbidden in public places like hotels or transports. But I admit the taste and consistency are quite appealing once experimented. People tend to gradually develop an addictive taste for the fruit that is considered the King of all fruits here. It is for that reason that its price also never drops unlike other seasonal fruits.

29 January 2008

The Durians



The Esplanade Theatres opened in 2002 and fast became a landmark of Singapore thanks to their great location by the Bay and their amazing design in shape of two durian halves. The durian being the south east asian fruit par excellence it brings a real local identity to the buildings and is a very interesting architectural feat. On top of a couple of intimate theatres and recital studios, those buildings mostly house a fantastic 1600-seat concert hall and a big 2000-seat theatre.