The Hits and Jams Black Tie Affair raked in over two hundred and fifty thousand dollars in auctioned items at the Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday evening.
The items were tokens received from each delegate who competed in this year’s Jamzone International Pageant. These items consisted of a canvas painting from Guyana, a pen holder, a handmade purse, a packet of rare coffee beans with a necklace bearing the image of Bob Marley and a lamp donated by Courts among others.
Attracting the highest bid was the lamp at $120,000 followed by the painting from Guyana for $85,000.
The event got off to a late start due to inclement weather, but as the night’s proceedings got under way, several pieces of high-fashion outfits were presented by Guyanese designer Randy Madray. The pieces were worn by the pageant delegates and Ms India Guyana.
A unique solo dance performance by the Classique Dance Company along with the melodious voice of Jackie Hannover brought life to the audience just after dinner.
Some of the items that were auctioned on Wednesday evening
During dinner, patrons were serenaded with music by a local saxophonist. Proceeds of the auction go to helping children who are in need of urgent medical attention and were the inspiration of the Hits and Jams CEO Rawle Ferguson.