Boat Racing in Thailand


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The regatta will be in Thailand every year during the month of September, when all the rivers and waterways are in full swing. The races are all over the country, especially in the provinces of Pichit, Phitsanulok, Narathiwat, Nan, Angthong, Pathum Thani, Surat Thani and Ayutthaya instead.

The race is a traditional event in Thailand. History of Boat Racing dates back to the kingdom of Ayutthaya about 600 years ago. During this time, the races were held in order to keep the peoplephysically and mentally fit in a time when it was still constant shadow of war hanging over the land. Today, however, regattas and boat race entertainment is considered a national sport.

The boats will be used in races by a single trunk of a big tree shelter built. Each boat can accommodate a maximum of 60 rowers. The paddlers sit in two rows, to move the boat at full speed. Each boat is given a suit of different colors. All rowers in a boatwear a similar outfits. During the race, the boats are decorated with a large number of flowers and ribbons.

The boat race is a colorful festival, which attracts several local as well as the foreign spectators. The spectators watch the sport with utmost enthusiasm and this lasts right till the end of the race with spectators cheering their favorite team. The impromptu narration of the professional announcer makes the sport all the more interesting and the spectators have a plenty of fun during exercise. At the end of the race, the winning team will receive a trophy and prize.

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