As we have described earlier Kerala is a land of Lakes and Back waters. Kerala History and couture are very much related to water and water sports. Boat races are the most popular water sports celebrated every year with huge public participation. 
It is like European league football in Europe. The boat races are mainly team events competitors are people from nearby villages. They fight for the cup and procession of the cup is considered as a great achievement. The uniqueness and the spirit of this game invited several local and foreign tourists just for this wonderful event. The boat race festival of Kerala is held annually, the dates being decided by the traditional Malayalam calendar. Let us go into the details of Kerala boat races celebrated at different parts of Kerala. Different types of boats participate in various events of the race are Churulan Vallam, Iruttukuthy Vallam, Odi Vallam, Veppu Vallam (Vaipu Vallam), Vadakkanody Vallam and Kochu Vallam.... Karichal,Kallooparamban, Chambakulam, Nadubhagom, Paayipaadu, Kaavalam, Alapaatu, Aanari, Cheruthana, Aayaparambu, St.George, Jawahar thaayankari, Vallamkulangara, Valiya Divanji, Sri.Ganesh, Paarthasarathy, Ambedkar , Pattara ,Ellikkulam,Vadakkeaattupuram and Deva's Chundan are the name of popular snake boats who participate in the Chundan Vallam category. The following boat races will be discussed in detail:
• Kallada Boat Race
• Indira Gandhi Boat Race
• Champakulam Moolam Boat Race
• Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali
• Payippad Jalotsavam
• Kumarakom Boat Race
• Ochirakali Boat Race
If you know any more boar races please help me with the details!
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