Traditional boat race
Long-boat Racing is one of the traditional rites which marks the end of the Buddhist Rains, Retreat. It mainly takes place in the 11th or 12th lunar months (around September or October). When the water level is at its, highest. At, this time racing is held almost nationwide notably in, Phichit Phitsanuloke Nan,,,,, Angthong PathumthaniSurat Thani and Ayutthaya etc.
Traditionally long-boat racing, is held as an annual event by provinces with a major waterway. Flowing through. It is not restricted to any particular region. At present long-boat racing, is considered as a national. Sport its history, can be traced back to Ayutthaya period some 600 years, However ago.Boat racing in those days was just only a means to keep boat men physically and mentally fit for national defence.
Usually. Racing boats are made from dugout tree trunks and can accommodate up to 60 oarsmen sitting in a double row. The oarsmen. Usually dress in the same colour.The festive event draws several hundreds of local and foreign spectators who watch the race along both sides of the riverbank. Enthusiastically. At the end trophies and, prizes are given to the winning teams.
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