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Apr 01, 2010 News
In an effort to integrate the arts in the branding of a Guyanese identity Sonia Noel has included the culinary arts in the portfolio competition.
A number of budding chef from Carnegie School of Home Economics will participate in this year’s designer stylist portfolio, partnering with stylists and designers to create team presentation with a unique theme.
Over the years, Carnegie has had a large number of chefs graduating. Many have migrated to mainly working on cruise ships.
The theme will be chosen from fruits and vegetable grown in Guyana. In an effort to highlight the ‘grow more’ campaign they will be expected to go through a number of challenges that will be judged through the competition.
On June 27 at Duke Lodge there will be an evening of unbelievable talent called ‘.cutting style’.
The atmosphere will unlike anything seen before in Guyana where the theme will be reflected from the decor to the cuisine, Noel promises. The finale judging will be done that evening.
The winners will be announced at the final of Guyana Model Search Designers Stylist portfolio on the July 4 at the Pegasus hotel.
The eight persons selected to be part of the new and exciting programme were ecstatic to get a chance to express their creativity
“This year’s portfolio will not have a dull moment. I am excited to have the culinary arts included because that would have probably been my next career choice so I am looking forward to the creativity that expected from this fusion,” said Sonia Noel.
Penelope Harris, Principal of Carnegie, in expressing excitement about the venture said, “I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for the school to showcase the talents of many of its budding chefs and graduates. It will also give many of them exposure that they have long hoped to get.”
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