130 guests feast on 300kg of durian at CM's annual treat
THEY are so good that once you start, it's almost impossible to stop, says Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow about the state's durian.
He sampled many of the
types laid out by a Balik Pulau vendor, including the much-heralded Black Thorn and crowd-pleasers like Red Prawn, Green Skin and Capri at a durian party with the media in George Town.
'If I have to name my favourite, it would be Red Prawn, which locals call Ang Heh in Hokkien,' Chow said at the event held at Penang Youth Centre Hall in Acheh Street.
'It's sweet, creamy, has a soft texture and is affordable.'
The state leader even helped open some of the fruits with
the aid of a special tool and served some to the 130-strong crowd.
The session also included members of the Village Community Management Council, and within an hour, they devoured an estimated
300kg of durian.
Some of the durian-savvy guests were able to handpick the individual ones they wanted from crates based on size, shape and layout of thorns.
Others accepted whatever was being cracked open.
Chow made the rounds to ensure his guests were satisfied and posed for selfies.
'My office has been hosting these durian parties for many years – starting from when I was Tanjong MP,' he said.
Also present were Chow's political secretary Lau Keng Ee and Batu Kawan parliamentary service centre director Ewe Chee Way. – By JEREMY TAN
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