Among the available activities in the festival's third edition is a durian package tour, in which tourists will be invited to learn more about the fruit—how to pick and choose the good ones, as well as know the difference between different types of durian.   

“The festival is part of the residents' effort to increase the potential of the local durian industry,” the regency's Tourism and Cultural Agency marketing head, Widi Anggoro Asih, told kompas.com on Wednesday.

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Widi said the hamlet was home to many durian gardens and had been regarded a local durian center. The durian starting price is Rp 25,000 (US$ 1.8) per fruit. During last year's festival, hundreds of durian were given away for free.

"For this year's festival, we will also give away free durian, as well as hold a durian auction and art performances."

Banjarnegara itself has various durian varieties, with characteristics ranging from sweet to bitter and sour. “The native variety of Banjarnegara is durian montong,” Widhy said.

Singamerta village is located around 71 kilometers from the Purwokerto train station. Interested tourists can reach the village using available modes of transportation heading to Banjarnegara or Wonosobo. (mas/kes)

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