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โžก๏ธ Durian: Singaporeโ€™s Most Controversial Obsession ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฅญ
Neil Patil and Renjie Wong dive into the world of durian, Singaporeโ€™s most divisive fruit. Theyโ€™ve spoken about it before on Travel. Explore. Celebrate Life, but this time, they explore why Singaporeans are crazy about it.

โžก๏ธ The Love-Hate Relationship & Public Transport Ban ๐Ÿš†โŒ
Neil unpacks the strong connotations attached to durian, including its ban on public transport. Renjie clarifies that while itโ€™s prohibited, thereโ€™s no fine - just some unhappy commuters!

โžก๏ธ Types, Taste & Pricing ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Renjie breaks down different durian varieties, from the rich Mao Shan Wang to the bittersweet D24. He explains the tasting profile and how prices range from SGD 5 to SGD 120 depending on the season.

โžก๏ธ Why Singaporeans Love Durian ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
Renjie compares Singaporeansโ€™ durian obsession to how Indians feel about mangoes - itโ€™s more than just a fruit; itโ€™s an experience.

โžก๏ธ Where & When to Try Durian ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
From roadside stalls to specialist shops, Renjie shares the best places and times to try durian, along with expert tips to enjoy it like a local.

โžก๏ธ Coming Up: Exploring Chinatown in Singapore ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿœ
Next episode, Neil and Renjie uncover the rich history, hidden gems, and must-try dishes of Chinatown!

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โžก๏ธ Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)



โžก๏ธ Renjie Wong โ€“ Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Credits:๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)
๐Ÿ’ก Concept by: Veena World
๐ŸŒ In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board
๐ŸŽฌ Produced by: Kya Dekhte Ho

Team Veena World:
๐ŸŽง Executive Producer: Sumit Pande
๐ŸŽจ Graphic Designer: Kshama Pradhan
๐Ÿ“ฑ Reel Editor: Shubham Varandekar
๐Ÿ“ฃ Social Media Manager: Nikhil Saindane
๐Ÿ’ผ Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and Team

Team Singapore Tourism Board:
๐Ÿ“ข Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STB

Team Kya Dekhte Ho:
๐ŸŽฅ Series Director: Ayush Singh
โœ‚๏ธ Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani
๐ŸŽฌ Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare
โš™๏ธ Technical Support: A1 Equipments
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