Transcript Long-boat Racing

English presenttation
The project advisor
Teacher
Janthana Kamanukul
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, Pathumthani, Surat 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 ago.
However, 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.
by
Noppamas maktan no.26
Sudarat khongphanittrakoon no.38
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