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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
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It is a form
of canoe racing
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Uses paddled war canoes
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Mainly conducted during the season of
the harvest festival ONAM in
autumn.
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Churulan Vallam
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Nehru Trophy Boat Race isThe most popular Boat Race
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The most popular event of the race is the
competition of Chundan Vallams
(snake boats)
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Conducted on the second Saturday of August every
year
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The event is conducted in Vembanad Lake
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Interested can write to [email protected]