Keyword: "2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival"

Dak Lak has about 41,000ha of durian, with this year’s output estimated at nearly 500,000 tonnes. The province has 280 growing-area codes covering around 7,500ha, along with 41 packing facilities approved for export. In 2025, Dak Lak’s durian sector contributed about 1.1 billion USD to the country’s export turnover.

The event brought together internationally renowned culinary experts and chefs from Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia – three of the world's leading durian-producing and exporting countries. They presented seven innovative dishes blending Dak Lak durian with the culinary traditions of the three nations, ranging from appetisers and main courses to desserts.