Last
year we saw the boat race in this city, and we did not
prepare equipments for viewing. This time we have the
opportunity to see the preparation and warming up training
before the actual race.
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Clip Boat Race
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Ready for the race |
Actual training and preparation |
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The
boat race is the culture of Nan for the tradition of harmony
and sportsmanship of the people of Nan. There are more than
120 boats enter the race every year. The program is
supported by each community as the pride of the district.
Spectators come to enjoy or to cheer their favorite team or
boats in this event.
They can
relax and enjoy the food at the instant food stalls and
variety of shops.
Ban Thalore
is the pier where it is the staring point of the boat race,
and this spots it the fun and activity for the participants. |
Ready to row |
Check the boat for race |
Warm
up for the actual race |
Young and not so young |
There
are many boat races in Nan, Tha Wangpa, Tha Viensa. The most
recognize and pride is the Royal Cup around October to
November at Patana Nuer Bridge, the distance is 650 m.
The boat race
is race in the Nan river, it is the most popular of the
country and the most award Royal Cup. In the event, there
are hundred of thousands of people coming to witness and
enjoy the competition . This make Nan alive and having
income as the revenue of the province.
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Enjoy themselves |
Playground for kids |
The
whole family |
Many
spectators |
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There are 3 categories of boat race in Nan:
1.
Big boat 41-58
rowers
2.
Middle or medium
size -31-40 rowers
3.
Small boat
maximum 30 rowers
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Head boat is
identity |
Tail
boat is
identity |
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View from the Bridge |
View On the bridge |
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