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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (also known as the Esplanade Theatres ( Malay: Teater di Persisiran) or simply The Esplanade) 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 ...
Durian fruit is armed with sharp thorns, capable of drawing blood. Singapore's Esplanade building, nicknamed "The Durian" The durian is commonly known as the "king of fruits", a label that can be attributed to its formidable look and overpowering odour.
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 ...
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.
Esplanade MRT station. / 1.29333°N 103.85556°E / 1.29333; 103.85556. Esplanade MRT station is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Circle Line (CCL) in Singapore. Situated in the Downtown Core, it is at the junction of Bras Basah Road, Raffles Boulevard and Nicoll Highway. As the name suggests, the station serves the ...
Durio acuminatissimus Merr. Durio stercoraceus Noronha nom. inval. Durio zibethinus is the most common tree species in the genus Durio that are known as durian and have edible fruit also known as durian. As with most other durian species, the edible flesh emits a distinctive odour that is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact.
Durio grandiflorus is one of the edible species in the genus Durio, which produces the popular fruit known as durian. The fruit of this species has yellow flesh. The seeds have a yellow aril that can be eaten. The relatively durable wood is used in interior construction and for making cheaper types of furniture and packing cases.