Monday, May 2, 2011

Boat Racing in Thailand

The Boat Race will be in Thailand every year during the month of September, when all the rivers and waterways are in full swing. The competitions take place throughout the country Ayutthaya, especially in the provinces of Pichit, Phitsanulok, Narathiwat, Nan, Angthong, Pathum Thani, Surat Thani.

The race is a traditional event in Thailand. History of boat racing dates back to the Ayutthaya kingdom about 600 years ago. During this time, keep the race is, menphysically and mentally fit in a time when there was a constant shadow of war threatens the land. Today, however, the boat ride is fun and Event is a popular sport.

The boats are used in boat racing, built from a single tree trunk of a large hospital. Each boat can accommodate a maximum of 60 rowers. The rowers sit in two rows, to move the boat to its maximum speed. Each boat is different, where colorful dress. All rowers in a boatwear a dress like that. During the race, the boats are decorated with a large number of flowers and ribbons.

The event is festive and colorful, which attracts many local and foreign spectators. Viewers see the sport with great enthusiasm and lasts until the end of the race with the spectators in their favorite team. The improvised narrative of professional speaker, makes the sport more interesting and viewers have a lot of funduring exercise. After the race, the winning team a trophy and the prize is awarded.

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