The Snake Boat Race, also known as the ‘Nehru Trophy Boat Race’ happens every year in Alappuzha, Kerala. This event is mainly promoted for tourist attraction. A lot of tourists from India and across the world travel to Kerala to see this event. Honouring India’s first Prime Minister, this event was first conducted in the year 1952.
The boat holds approximately 150 men, of which 4 are helmsmen, 25 Signers and 125 oarsmen. The boat race depicts unity and team spirit. Without harmony among these men, it is impossible for them to win the boat race and then the trophy.
It is an awesome show of harmony as this event also promotes fraternity. This is a must watch for any tourist. If you are visiting Kerala in the second weekend of August, make sure you include this in your list of places to visit on Saturday. This event simply cannot be missed.
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