From beetroots carved into roses to fruity floats made from papayas and melons, the most important fruit carving competition in Thailand took place in Bangkok Friday. "The art of food carving started hundreds years ago. Dozens of Thai artists competed in the famous fruit and vegetable carving competition, which was organised in honor of Queen Sirikit, who turns 85 on August 12. Fruit carving is still popular as an offering in temples or as a decoration for weddings. "Not so many young people are interested in it or the ones who studied it in art schools cannot make a living out of it", Manirat Svastiwat na Ayutthaya, food carving expert said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 05, 2017 00:00 UTC