In the video, a person is seen holding a purple onion and a knife on a wooden cutting board. The person is using the knife to chop the onion into small pieces. The cutting board is visible in the background, and the person's hand is shown in the foreground. The knife is silver and appears to be sharp, as it easily cuts through the onion. The onion is being chopped into small pieces, and the person's hand is steady as they perform the task. The video is shot from a close-up angle, focusing on the action of chopping the onion.