On the morning of August 22, the People's Committee of Krong Pak district, Dak Lak province held a press conference to inform about the second Krong Pak district Durian Festival in 2024.
The second Durian Festival with the theme "Krong Pak Durian - Development and Integration" will take place from August 31 to September 2.
The festival has 12 main contents such as: Contest for good durian farmers, fair with 250 booths introducing OCOP products and potential local agriculture; Cultural culinary festival of ethnic groups in Krong Pak district; Workshops on building and developing a sustainable durian ecosystem, street festivals; DJ music night and light dance for artistic exchange between clubs, art groups...
Ms. Ngo Thi Minh Trinh - Vice Chairman of Krong Pak District People's Committee - informed that during the festival there will be an auction of 2 durians Ri6 and Dona to win the title "Durian Queen".
The winning bidder will receive two 24k gold-plated durians worth 50 million VND and 70 million VND. The entire auction winning amount will serve social security and reinvestment for farmers.
At the press conference, the Organizing Committee also provided preliminary information about the sustainable development orientation of durian, creating a place for this tree in the domestic and foreign markets.
In 2024, Krong Pak district has about 8,000 hectares of durian with an expected output of over 92,000 tons.
With suitable climate and soil conditions, many types of durian in Krong Pak yield high yield and quality. Durian has become the main crop of Krong Pak district, bringing a prosperous life to tens of thousands of farmers.
