Nouka Baich (Boat Race)
Boat Race nouka baich in Bangla and very popular game in riverine areas of Bangladesh .
Boat race demonstrates the boatman's technique and prowess in giving their boats maximum
speed and forward direction . In national boat race the boats have to cover adistance of 650
meter.Each boat can be manned by 7550 or 100 persons .Rivers from a in integral part of Bangladesh's history,
tradition,literature, cultural and boat sports. Boat race consequently, is an important element of folk culture.
Rivercrafts help creat sport and markets requiring the services, who are often found to compete in skill in making
boats. Different districts have different types of boat.In Dhaka , Gaffargaon and Mymensing kosha type of boats
are mostly used for racing .These boats are narrow in shape and can be as long as 150 to 200 feet.
Their front and back are straight.
In Bangladesh boat races are usually held during the Bangali moths of Bhadra and Ashwin .
While racing, the boatmen sing in chorus seeking God's blessings.
The boats are named attractively, proclaiming their speed or designs, for example the Jharer Pakhi
(bird of the storm), Pankhiraj (the king of birds),Saimum, Tufan,Mayur Pankhi etc.
Boat race demonstrates the boatman's technique and prowess in giving their boats maximum
speed and forward direction . In national boat race the boats have to cover adistance of 650
meter.Each boat can be manned by 7550 or 100 persons .Rivers from a in integral part of Bangladesh's history,
tradition,literature, cultural and boat sports. Boat race consequently, is an important element of folk culture.
Rivercrafts help creat sport and markets requiring the services, who are often found to compete in skill in making
boats. Different districts have different types of boat.In Dhaka , Gaffargaon and Mymensing kosha type of boats
are mostly used for racing .These boats are narrow in shape and can be as long as 150 to 200 feet.
Their front and back are straight.
In Bangladesh boat races are usually held during the Bangali moths of Bhadra and Ashwin .
While racing, the boatmen sing in chorus seeking God's blessings.
The boats are named attractively, proclaiming their speed or designs, for example the Jharer Pakhi
(bird of the storm), Pankhiraj (the king of birds),Saimum, Tufan,Mayur Pankhi etc.
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