The Ministry of Youth expresses "its warmest congratulations to Chef Leen Excellent, whose culinary feat of 192 hours establishes a remarkable world record and also honors the creativity and resilience of Haitian youth...

"By surpassing the previous record of 140 hours, 11 minutes, and 11 seconds, achieved by Chef Evette Quoibia in Melbourne, Australia in 2024, Chef Leen has demonstrated exemplary commitment, combining discipline, endurance, and passion, with a vision of excellence that commands admiration.

The Ministry expresses its deep gratitude to this ambassador of national gastronomy, whose exceptional performance enhances Haiti's image on the international stage and contributes to the promotion of our culinary heritage."

"The Embassy of Haiti in France salutes the courage, strength, and determination of Chef Leen Excellent, who has taken on the unprecedented challenge of cooking for eight days straight in her quest for the prestigious Guinness World Record. [...] In the current context, Chef Leen, ambassador of Haitian gastronomy and embodiment of Haitian creative genius, symbolizes the resilience of an entire people and represents true hope for the country."

Should be noted that for the moment, this is an "unofficial" world record until it is recognized by the London-based Guinness World Records organization. The organization emphasizes that any record attempt must follow specific guidelines, including break management, business continuity, documentation, etc... Each record application is then submitted to a team of experts who analyze the evidence, videos, testimonies, and all recorded data to confirm the authenticity of the record. A process that can take several weeks, or even months, depending on the complexity of the record.

Breaking News : According to our information, to satisfy her millions of fans (300 million cumulative likes on TikTok), Chef Leen Excellent has decided to do an extra 24 hours as a bonus…

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