Bangladesh
Cultural & Traditional Festivals
Nouka Baich (Boat Rowing) is the traditional sport observed in rural areas. The participants of the same team, ranging from 10 to 20 passengers, ride in a long boat and paddle firmly to put their boat ahead of other participatory teams. This game occurs in the large rivers and people generally organize this kind of fun due to any local or national level success. Thousands of people gather to witness this program. There is a prize-money for the winner also which is handed-over by the local Chairman.