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Kerala's Snake Boat Racers Keep Tradition Afloat in Face of Floods and Financial Challenges
Villagers are spending millions of rupees to keep the centuries-old races alive as flood damage and seasonal upkeep strain boat-owning communities.
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Kerala's snake boat racers keep tradition afloat in face of floods and financial challenges
Kerala's picturesque backwaters host a thrilling wooden boat race where hundreds of dedicated rowers compete for their villages pride and honor. This captivating competition transcends societal divisions, uniting people from various backgrounds. While financial hurdles and adverse weather conditions threaten the sport's future, the tradition remains steadfast.
·Mumbai, India
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Kerala’s snake boat racers keep tradition afloat in face of floods and financial challenges
By Chiranjit Ojha KAINAKARY, India, Aug 19 (Reuters) - This weekend around 20 wooden boats, 100-foot long and powered by about 100 rowers each, will slice through Kerala's backwaters to compete for the most prestigious trophy in the centuries-old sport...
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