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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay [note 1] or nicknamed as The Durian [1] [page needed] is a performing arts centre located in the Downtown Core of Singapore near the mouth of the Singapore River. Named after the nearby Esplanade Park , it consists of two rounded structures: one housing a concert hall with about 1,600 seats; and the other a ...
Durian fruit is armed with sharp thorns, capable of drawing blood. Singapore's Esplanade building, nicknamed "The Durian" In its native Southeast Asia, the durian is an everyday food and portrayed in the local media in accordance with the cultural perception it has in the region.
The Esplanade is a waterfront location just north of the mouth of the Singapore River in downtown Singapore. It is primarily occupied by the Esplanade Park, and was the venue for one of Singapore's largest congregation of satay outlets until their relocation to Clarke Quay as a result of the construction of a major performance arts venue, the ...
Built in 1943 when Singapore was ruled by Japan, the Esplanade Park is one of the oldest parks in Singapore.The park was redeveloped in 1991. Many historical landmarks are located at the Esplanade Park, including Queen Elizabeth Walk, the former Indian National Army Monument site, The Cenotaph (completed in 1922), Tan Kim Seng Fountain (moved here in 1925 from Fullerton Square), and the Lim Bo ...
In 2003, the Esplanade – "Theatres on the Bay", a centre for performing arts, was opened. The Esplanade is also known as "The Durian", due to its resemblance to the fruit. The Arts House at Old Parliament Lane has also been supportive of local performing arts in recent years.
The Big Durian is a nickname given to more than one place: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, which has two large ovoid buildings that resemble durians. The official nickname of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The Big Durian (film) The Big Durian (sculpture), a sculpture located at the centre of the roundabout in Kampot, Cambodia.
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His cap, shaped just like a durian was inspired by his love of the fruit and his sketches of the Esplanade! Liu Lian Xiao Xing loved to eat diverse and sumptuous Singapore delights like black pepper and chilli crab durians , Hainanese chicken rice , laksa lemak and roti prata , and had recently discovered a new favourite dish, Shanghainese xiao ...