Thailand Long Boat Racing
Water and the lives of the Thai people have always been inextricably related.
Throughout history, Thai people have built their homes and communities along
rivers and canals, reflecting their dependence on waterways for...
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Thailand Long Boat Racing
Water and the lives of the Thai people have always been inextricably related.
Throughout history, Thai people have built their homes and communities along
rivers and canals, reflecting their dependence on waterways for cultivation,
communications and trade.
Boats have been used as a major vehicle, leading to the
birth of diverse traditions associated with waterways.
During the high-tide season when the Tot Kathin merit making is held, Thai villagers
enjoy playing “Phleng Rua”, or boat song, and gather for this song game comprising
an exchange of impromptu verses sung in a courting dialogue.
Boat racing is another exciting spectacle which takes place during the high-tide
season in September and October Long boat races are very popular and they require
the participation of large numbers of crew to help in rowing at a rapid pace to reach
the finish line.
Long boat racing takes place in almost all parts of Thailand.
It has developed from a
small-scale race a
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