Nowka Baich (Boat Race) Voirob. Part 01

Boat Race is called nouka baich in Bangladesh. This race demonstrates the boatmen's technique and prowess in giving their boats the maximum speed. In national boat race the boats have to cover a distance of 650 meter. Each boat can be manned by 7, 25, 50 or 100 persons. Rivers form an integral part of Bangladesh's history, tradition, literature, culture and sports. Boat race consequently, is an important element of folk culture. Rivercrafts help create ports and markets requiring the services of expert carpenters, who are often found to compete in skills in making boats. Different districts have different types of boat. In DHAKA, GAFFARGAON and MYMENSINGH 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. These boats are made of timber of local shal, shil, karai and chambul trees. In Dhaka,FARIDPUR, TANGAIL and PABNA districts narrow and long boats are used in racing. Their lengths can be 150 to 200 feet but the backs are about 5 feet above the water and their fronts almost touch the water. Their front and back have many decorative works. These are also made of timber of shal, garjan, shil karai and chambul. In COMILLA,BRAHMANBARIA, AJMIRIGANJ and SYLHET sarengi boats are used for racing. These are about 150 to 200 feet in length and 5 to 6 feet in breadth. Their front and the back are flat like the beak of a duck and remain 2 to 3 feet above the water. In CHITTAGONG ...

 

Tags: Voirob, Nowka, Biech, Boat, Race, Bangladesh, Tinku, Choudhury, Chowdhury, Thematic, Banglarpothe, Desherpothe, Final (competition), Desi, Tourism

 



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