Indira Gandhi Boat Race
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Indira Gandhi Boat Race
Kerala is most famous for the innumerable boat races that are held here. These boat races are held and organized quite frequently in the state and they are indeed one of the main tourist attractions of the place. The Indira Gandhi Boat Race, Cochin is indeed a grand fest set amidst the lush greenery and the rolling backwaters of this beautiful place.The Indira Gandhi Boat Race, Cochin is usually conducted during the last week of December. This boat race is just the right finale to the Tourism Fair that is held just before it. This is a major attraction for people not only in India but also people from all over the globe.
The highlights of the Indira Gandhi Boat Race, Cochin
The attractions of the Indira Gandhi Boat Race, Cochin are numerous. There are the sixteen huge majestic boats that are known as the snake boats that participate in this boat racing festival. These huge boats race against each other and the gaiety of the competition is mind blowing. The sky is rendered with the joyous cheering of the crowds that accumulate on the banks to feel the jubilance of the Indira Gandhi Boat Race festival. It is indeed a wonderful sight.
This boat race ends with the much coveted trophy being given away. This trophy was instituted in the loving memory of Indira Gandhi who was the late Prime Minister of India.
The particularities of the race
The participants of the Indira Gandhi Boat race native agriculturalists and the fishermen of Kerala. This particular race like the others that are held, help them to unwind and also show off their skills to win and work as a team. There is a selection process for both boats and the oarsmen. The men are selected on the basis of their performances and not on the basis of creed, caste or class. So this boat race also helps to promote communal harmony as well and it is a must see for those who are planning to visit the state.
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