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Kerala
"Land Of Coconut Trees"
The Snake Boat Races of Kerala , splendid attraction
of God's Own Country. An event that is as much part of the land's ethos
as the elephant pageant. A sport that signifies the excellent team spirit,
integration and amity of the people of this backwater country. The race
reflects great excitement of a vibrant peopleand it is magnificent fiestas
that brings alive the tranquil backwaters. It is held in connection with
Onam, the harvest festival in August/September. The largest
team sport in the world,the snake boat races are manned by four helmsmen,
25 singers and 100 - 125 oarsmen who row in unison
to the fast rhythm of the vanchipattu (song of the boatman).
Thousands of people crowd the water's edge to cheer their teams and the
snake boat races of Kerala is the oldest and most important events in
Kerala.
 
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