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It is all about team spirit and the boat race held annually on the Payippad River is a real crowd puller. Here, speed does matter and so do the high decibel cheering of the spectators that liven up the spirits of the rowers throughout the course of the race.
The attractions of the event include snake boat races, extravagant water pageants with floats, decorated boats and many folk art performances.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Harippad, about 5 kms away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 kms from Alappuzha.
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