People all over Asia gather together to throw durian parties. Part of the reason for the gatherings is that a single durian is typically too large for even a couple of people to finish, so a durian-lover will shop for a place selling the ripest durians they can find. Then, they’ll buy a few and throw a party for all their friends and family because durians have to be experienced at the height of ripeness to be truly enjoyed.

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You can always spot the workers in a durian orchard in Southeast Asia. They’re the ones walking through the trees wearing sturdy hard hats like those worn by construction workers. The durian is a large, heavy and spiky fruit. It’s also possibly the world’s most valuable fruit industry. For durian lovers, the start of durian season means days of feasting on the best varieties of durian in Thailand.