Stinky to many others, delicious and fragrant to me, durian (Durio zibethinus) is my all-time favorite fruit.

Durian derives its name from the Malay word duri, which means "spike" or "thorn."

In the Philippines, durian are cultivated mostly in Davao Region in Mindanao. An annual festival in Davao City, called Kadayawan, features the durian.