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Kerala Snake Boat Race Plans Amid Floods

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Roughly 20 30-meter-long snake boats, each with about 100 rowers, are set to race 1.4 kilometers on Punnamada Lake for Kerala’s Nehru Trophy, a centuries-old tradition that draws thousands of spectators. The United Boat Club, a 12-time champion from Kainakary, and captain Vakkachan Theverkkat emphasize the season-long training and family legacy behind keeping the boats competitive. Floods from the monsoon have displaced thousands and submerged roads and homes, yet clubs persist with twice-daily practices. Financing remains a major hurdle, with launching a new boat costing up to about 9 million rupees and yearly running costs around 7 million rupees, while sponsorships and government support are limited. Community-owned boats like Veeyapuram embody a shared cultural heritage that transcends religious lines, underlining the festival’s symbolic importance beyond sport. Despite hardships, the teams and communities press on to preserve a revered regional tradition against the backdrop of natural disasters.

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“Tradition stays afloat in snake boat race”

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