All preparations are in place for the hosting of the 6th annual Duck Curry Competition this Sunday at Number 63 Beach, Corentyne, Berbice. The event will see the winners carting off more than $1 million in cash and prizes.
Word out is that the reigning champion, Viyjmol Saroop, is coming strong to defend the title but 19 others are hoping that they can cook their way to impress the judges. The entries in this year’s competition are from Berbice, Demerara and Georgetown.
The winners will walk away with $275,000 while the second place winner will pocket $175,000 and third place winners will collect $125,000. The fourth place winners will receive $100,000.
The participants are to take to the venue a minimum of 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds) of duck meat which must be marinated and cooked at the venue. They are also required to take along their cooking utensils and ingredients.
The organisers of the event will be given a ready-to-use stove. The cooking kick starts at 11:00h but the judging will commence at 14:30h.
However, as the sun sets, the party commences with the stage show featuring International Chutney Monarch finalist, Nishard M and Guyana’s own Jumo “Rubber Waist” Primo. In addition, the winners from the Amateur Deejay Competition – Selector Keston, Deejay Vibes and SmiDJit – will spin a few tracks to entertain the crowd.
There will also be several other attractions for the entire family. Admission to the event is absolutely free.