• A competitor creates an intricate design on a papaya during a fruit and vegetable carving contest at the 26th Thailand International Culinary Cup in Bangkok. All photos: AFP
    A competitor creates an intricate design on a papaya during a fruit and vegetable carving contest at the 26th Thailand International Culinary Cup in Bangkok. All photos: AFP
  • Fruit including melons are used in the carving competition.
    Fruit including melons are used in the carving competition.
  • A competitor carves a floral design into a watermelon.
    A competitor carves a floral design into a watermelon.
  • Carved fruit and vegetables are displayed for the carving competition.
    Carved fruit and vegetables are displayed for the carving competition.
  • A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition at the 26th Thailand International Culinary Cup in Bangkok on September 21, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)
    A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition at the 26th Thailand International Culinary Cup in Bangkok on September 21, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)
  • Competitors created designs on fruit such as papayas.
    Competitors created designs on fruit such as papayas.
  • A carved watermelon at the competition.
    A carved watermelon at the competition.
  • A watermelon turned into a work of art.
    A watermelon turned into a work of art.
  • A rose design on a papaya.
    A rose design on a papaya.
  • A carved melon at the contest in Bangkok.
    A carved melon at the contest in Bangkok.
  • A carved watermelon at the contest in Bangkok.
    A carved watermelon at the contest in Bangkok.
  • A carved melon is displayed for the competition.
    A carved melon is displayed for the competition.
  • A competitor carved an artistic design into a pumpkin.
    A competitor carved an artistic design into a pumpkin.
  • A delicate design on a melon.
    A delicate design on a melon.
  • A plant-inspired design on a watermelon.
    A plant-inspired design on a watermelon.
  • Watermelons were a popular fruit among competitors.
    Watermelons were a popular fruit among competitors.
  • Carvings by Vietnamese citizen Pham Van Dong are displayed in Bangkok.
    Carvings by Vietnamese citizen Pham Van Dong are displayed in Bangkok.
  • Pham Van Dong carves a pattern into a watermelon.
    Pham Van Dong carves a pattern into a watermelon.
  • An assortment of fruit and vegetables were used in the carving competition.
    An assortment of fruit and vegetables were used in the carving competition.
  • Visitors marvel at the artistic creations.
    Visitors marvel at the artistic creations.

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The National

September 22, 2022

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Updated: September 22, 2022, 12:14 PM
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