Showing posts with label Boat Racing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boat Racing. Show all posts

January 21, 2012

Boat Racing at Bang Phli


Towards the end of the Rainy Season, people from all around Thailand come together to race boats on their local canals and rivers. At Bang Phli, where we went this morning, this happens a few days before the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. At this time, the rivers are at their highest level.

January 19, 2012

Boat Racing at Phra Pradaeng


Long-boat racing is a traditional festival that is usually held towards the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat. These races happen all over the country. Some of the biggest take place at Ayutthaya, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Narathiwat. They also have boat racing at Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan where boat races have been taking place for over 100 years.

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