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Apr 22, 2019 News
Mae Allicock, of Surama Village in Region 9, is the new Miss Rupununi Rodeo 2019. Allicock was crowned queen after the Easter weekend in Lethem got off to an excellent start on Friday, April 19.
The pageant had three segments, with the beachwear category being a new addition to the event.
The other two categories, Introduction and Rodeo (‘cowgirl’) outfit, facilitated a showcase of skills, talent and beauty by the contestants.
In her introduction, the seventeen-year-old beauty promoted her home village as a paradise, since it is one of Guyana’s main tourist attractions in the hinterland. Miss Allicock highlighted its wildlife, food and rich Indigenous culture. Her presentation set the perfect foundation for her to compete against the others in the pageant.

Minister of Indigenous Peoples Affairs Sydney Allicock was among the first well-wishers to congratulate the new queen
Seven girls, representing villages and communities in Region 9, vied for the crown. The 2019 queen walked away with $125,000 in cash, a cosmetic gift set, free makeup tutorial course and a floral bouquet along with a trophy.
First and second runners-up were Faylaika Charles and Pricilla La Cruz, both of Central Rupununi. These two particular contestants were the crowd favourites. They were awarded cash prizes of $60,000 and $50,000 respectively; in addition to cosmetic gift sets compliments of Sasha’s Beauty Shop.
The event was attended by hundreds of patrons who are visiting the region for the weekend of Rodeo-related activities. Among the major sponsors are Banks D’Aguiar Industries and Holdings (DIH).
The winner of the 2018 Miss Rupununi Rodeo pageant hailed from the village of Sand Creek.
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