Immersion Guides Chili Pepper Eating Contest: Have you got what it takes?

Fancy a bit of Mala Xiangguo? Order your chicken wings biantai la? Put your Sichuan friends to shame by ordering the extra spicy broth at the local hot pot joint? Then we invite you to step up and take part in the Fourth Annual Beijinger Chili Pepper Eating Contest being held as part of the Canada Day celebrations at the Canadian International School this Sunday.

To give you some idea of what you'll be up against, 2006 Chili Eating King, Gabe "Dr Pepper" Monroe, who wolfed down an unbelievable 85 peppers in 5 minutes to take the title that year, will be there to reclaim his chili crown. He'll be going head to head with reigning Chili Eating Queen Yulin Zhao, who shared first place last year by ingesting an impressive 60 peppers.

If you think you can handle the heat and want to get in on the chili eating carnage, we're now calling for entrants to register for a chance to prove their spice-enduring mettle. E-mail marketing@immersionguides.com with your name and contact details. Although registering for the competition is free, participants will still be required to pay the RMB 120 entrance fee to the Canada Day festivities.

Jun 29

Immersion Guides Chili Pepper Eating Contest

Organized as part of the annual Canada Day activities, witness (or join in the fun) crazed spice lovers knock back chilies by the dozen. RMB 120.
1pm. Canadian International School of Beijing (6465 7788)

Links and Sources
The Beijinger Gallery: Canada Day 2006
The Beijinger Gallery: Canada Day 2007
Shantishop.com: Image of Chillies