Snake Boat Race

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Vallam Kali or Vallamkali literally means boat play/game, but can be translated to boat race in English. The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats). Hence the race is also known as Snake Boat Race in English. Other types boats which participate in various events of the race are Churulan Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Odi Vallam, Veppu Vallam (Vaipu Vallam), Vadakkanody Vallam and Kochu Vallam. The race conducted on the second Saturday of August every year is a major tourist attraction.

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Snake Boat Race

Snake Boat Race

 It is a form

of canoe racing

Uses paddled war canoes

Mainly conducted during the season of

the harvest festival ONAM in

autumn.

Churulan Vallam

Nehru Trophy Boat Race isThe most popular Boat Race

 The most popular event of the race is the

competition of Chundan Vallams

(snake boats)

Conducted on the second Saturday of August every

year

The event is conducted in Vembanad Lake

Interested can write to info@backwaterbreeze.com