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Nouka Baich (Bengali: নৌকা বাইচ, lit. Boat Race, also spelt Nowka Bais) is a traditional dragon boat-style paddling sport of Bangladesh.The Bangladesh Rowing Federation, established in 1974, is the authority of all rowing activities in Bangladesh and has organised over 40 National Rowing Championships.
The moon boat is a traditional fishing boat from Cox's Bazar District (কক্সবাজার জেলা) in southeastern Bangladesh. A miniature model of Jessore Nouka Nouka Baich (Boat Race) is one of the most traditional forms of entertainment for the people of Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Rowing Federation was established in 1974. It created a bridge between traditional boating in Bangladesh and more modern boating competition. [3] The Bangladesh Rowing Federation organizes Nouka Baich events in Bangladesh. [4] It is a national member of the International Rowing Federation. [5]
Boat racing in Bangladesh. Bengali traditional games are traditional games that are played in rural parts of the historical region of Bengal (present-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal). These games are typically played outside with limited resources. Many games have similarities to other traditional South Asian games.
A traditional boat race was held in the Dhaleshwari River which thousands of people come to see. The boat race was held in a 3 km area from the Mirkadim Municipality to Munshiganj launch harbor. Boats with 60 oarsmen, 50 oarsmen and 25 oarsmen participate in the competition every year [ 7 ]
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This year, the U.N. cut food aid to the refugees in Bangladesh by a third, to $8 per person a month because it has been able to raise less than half of the $876 million needed to support them ...
The fairs also provide entertainment, with singers, dancers, and traditional plays and songs. Horse races, bull races, bull-fights, cock-fights, flying pigeons, and boat racing were once popular. All gatherings and fairs consist of a wide spread of Bengali food and sweets. The most colorful New Year's Day festival takes place in Dhaka.