A Europe-based Filipino is famous for turning a simple fruit into an extraordinary miniature work of art.
Fruit carver Danilo Palit is admired by thousands of people who have witnessed his skills in Europe.
“Wherever I give demonstrations, people are very much fascinated with this art. Since this is a God-given talent, I am always ready to share this to anyone,” Palit said.
Palit recently demonstrated his talent in the presence of about a thousand passengers in a luxury ship that sailed the Mediterranean Sea.
Armed with a small but sharp carving knife, Palit turned an ordinary papaya into a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a raddish into a tiny rabbit, and a rare orchid from a carrot.
“He is really a very talented guy. And people joining our cruise appreciate his talent. This is the very reason why this demonstration and seminars on fruit carving are important part of our cruise program,” said the Romanian cruise director, Danny Buru.
Palit is a native of Paete, a small town in Laguna famous for hand-crafted and carved wooden products.
“I came from a wood-carver family. Kaya nga nagkahilig ako na mag-ukit ng kahit anong klaseng bagay. I am very glad that I have been given the opportunity to share my talent here in Europe,” Palit told ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau.
Before coming to Europe, Danilo worked for a prestigious five-star hotel in Manila. There, he learned the art of fruit carving. He aimed high and was given the chance to travel abroad, where he now shares his talent.
“I am also conducting seminars and lessons on the technique of fruit curving. Mahirap din sa umpisa since, prior to the execution of your carving skill, it is essential to make all the proper arrangements. The carver must understand the texture of each fruit and use its natural color to imitate that of the chosen subject,” Palit explained.
Palit is planning to publish a book on creative carving. He plans to presents simple, easy to make, and highly attractive ways of carving fruits and vegetables for salads, garnishes, unusual and exotic dishes, light-as-air fruit-based desserts, as well as table decorations.
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