Rain or sun, King’s annual Duck Curry competition is set to tantalise your taste buds this Sunday, at the Everest Cricket Club.
Thus far, several teams are already hyped and exited to compete in the cook off including the Guyanese, Surinamese, Trinidadians, Americans, Jamaicans and St Vincentians. They all have one aim and that is to be “the best duck curry chef in the Caribbean”.
Last year’s competition was won by a Surinamese team who blew the judges’ minds with their tasty and well-cooked duck meat. It was the first time a foreign team had won the competition in Guyana. The Surinamese team will be coming again with their contingent in the hopes of defending their title.
However, Team Trinidad is desperately seeking victory as they will once again be bringing their entourage of over 200 persons who all come to explore Guyana and enjoy its hospitality. The team will be even more anxious as past Team Guyana duck curry competitors have gone to the Trinidad competition and won.
In addition to the delicious competition, several artistes have been confirmed to perform, including renowned Chutney King Rikki Ja; Guyana’s Baboo, Terry Gajraj; Trinidad Chutney sensation Sally Sagram; and the Extreme Band from Trinidad.
In addition, there will the E-Networks Emerging Voices top three finishers; Guyana’s Chutney Queen, Fiona Singh; and the Caribbean Hotshots Band.
And in even better news for duck curry lovers, this year there will be duck curry on sale. The proceeds of the competition will go to the Radio Needy Children’s Fund. There will also be games for the children in aid of United Women for Children with Special Needs.
King’s Jewellery World will also be giving away five cricket bands to lucky patrons. Upon entry into the ground, patrons will be given a ticket with a number which entitles them to be part of the grand draw. Patrons must be present at the time of the drawing in order to win.
Suri Sweets will also be distributing goodies to the children.
Come hungry, as this year there will be lots to eat and drink. Admission is always free and the action is set to start from 12 noon.