Members of the Synergy Group Enterprises and Abu Metha addressing a press conference in Kohima to announce the start of reality show, the Naga Chef.[/caption]The Synergy Group Enterprises in collaboration with the State Government will host the first ever cooking reality show ‘Naga Chef’ from October 19. Briefing media persons at Hotel Legacy here today, Alezo Kense of Synergy Enterprises said, “The Naga Chef is a first of its kind culinary skills competition in Nagaland. The objective of the competition is to increase the appreciation of Nagaland’s unique indigenous cuisine and to provide a platform to entrepreneurial Naga chefs to showcase the delectable range of Naga food to the world. Naga indigenous food is the real story of the Naga people: of our rich and unique cultural heritage, our history, and our gastronomic innovations over time from our special relationship with our mountains, forest and nature.” Adding, “Our indigenous cuisine is not just food; every morsel embodies the true Naga way of life, passed down through generations. Naga Chef aspires to keep the age-old Naga recipes alive and to let the world discover the soul-filling and mouth-watering wonders of our local cuisine.”
Kevitsu Doze of Synergy opined, “We believe that love for good food connects people across communities and countries. It creates special and lasting bonds of a lifetime. Food is one of the key drivers for economic empowerment of farmers, producers and entrepreneurs. The show, therefore, aims to holistically promote Naga food with conscious awareness of engaging all local stakeholders in the value chain process involved in bringing every special Naga dish from the farm to the table.”
Abu Metha, press secretary to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, speaking at the press conference said, “Naga Chef - Season One is designed to effectively support individuals who possess genuine skills for Naga indigenous cuisine preparation and those with the potential and dedication to upscale their capabilities to a higher level. The competition has a number of rounds that will identify different skills required to be a successful chef and entrepreneur. Contestants will be assessed on specific cooking skills, creativity and innovation, experience and knowledge of local cuisine, passion for food and the art of cooking, ability to work under pressure, attitude and teamwork.”
The top four finalists of the competition will be allotted food stalls in the upcoming Hornbill Festival, while being financially assisted by the Synergy Group for the same. The top ten finalists of the contest will be given automatic slots for the Hornbill Master Chef Contest. A total of 20 contestants will be screened for the six rounds of the show. The winner of the show will walk away richer by Rs. 5 lakh, while prize money and gift hampers will be given to the winners of the Group round. The Synergy Group further informed that the contest will be documented and aired through local cable operators while talks are on with various channel distributors for airing the show in other states. Organic Nagaland will partner with Synergy Group in supplying organic herbs and food items for the competition. The screening round will be held on October 19 while the elimination rounds will commence October 26.
~MExN
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