Taiwan’s first durian market is to make its debut tomorrow at the Love River (愛河) in Kaohsiung, running from 3pm to 9pm both tomorrow and Sunday.
It is to be Taiwan’s first-ever market or festival dedicated to durian, the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau said today, adding that there are 40 stores promoting limited-edition durian products to get the public to fall in love with the fruit.
The durian’s unique aroma has earned it a reputation as “king of the fruits,” the bureau said.
Photo courtesy of the Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau
Among the unique products available are durian pineapple buns with frozen butter, Gold Thon durian gelato, spicy durian noodles, durian cashew cream dango, durian Thai chicken curry and durian caneles, the bureau said.
In addition to the food, the market’s durian-themed charm would extend to the visual design, including the new mascot Chou Pi-pi (臭皮皮), named for a play on the durian’s smell, it said.
Several other brands are to feature handmade durian-themed products, such as diffusers and jewelry, it added.
The bureau has also introduced durian products in collaboration with stores, such as durian and tteokbokki (Korean spicy stir-fried rice cakes) skewers with Taebak, a local Korean restaurant; a durian latte with Standup Coffee; and durian tapioca Thai milk tea.
Other than food and merchandise, there are also challenges and games to complete at the market, where participants can enter for a chance to win gifts, the bureau said.
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