Pattaya’s annual longboat races are scheduled
for this weekend at Mabprachan
Reservoir.
Manoon Makpol
Thailand’s top long-boat racers will compete for cash
and prizes at the 11th Pattaya Traditional Long Boat Tournament Nov.
19-20 at Mabprachan Reservoir.
Pattaya and Nongprue officials announced plans for
the races Nov. 10. They’ll feature long-boats with deep roots in Thai
culture. The race will be supported by Chonburi Province and the
Thailand Rowing and Canoeing Association.
Trophies will be awarded in six categories: Large
boats (55 paddlers), long-tail boats (30 paddlers), large boats types A
and B, small boats type B and international boats (12 paddlers).
Other contests over the weekend include a long drums
contest in two categories: students and general public.
Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Myanmar and Taiwan
will compete.
