After winning the competition for four consecutive years, Bombay Massala was on Sunday last dethroned as Digicel’s Duck Curry Competition winners as Dindiyal Crew out of Number 65 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, reigning supreme.
The group would have pocketed $250,000 as the best duck curry cooks when the competition was held at the Number 63 Beach, Corentyne. Coming in second was the defending champions who also received cash prizes and trophies. Coming in third was Hormala Basdeo and securing fourth place was Jijmal Saroop.
This year’s competition, which was dubbed a resounding success, saw thousands of Guyanese converged on the beach to take part in the festivities, the food and the stage performances.
This year’s competition was keenly contested and drew participation from as far as Georgetown and Essequibo. Over 20 groups would have participated in the event but at the end, the Dindiyal Crew came out victorious.
The competition was judged on taste, texture and aroma of the curried duck and points were also awarded for table layout which included cutlery and cooking utensils.
The thousands in attendance at 63 Beach were treated to live performances by Trinidadian Chutney singers, Omadath Maharaj and Sally Sagram. Also performing live was Jumo “Rubber Waist” Primo.
Lyndon “Jumbie” Jones also added some flavour to the event. Winners of the novelty events also walked away with mobile phones and other prizes. This is the fifth year the telecommunications giant has hosted the competition and from all indications, it has grown bigger every year.