"A row boat event takes place along the Petchaburi River this Sat." he informed. Well, how could I not show up then (even not knowing what event it is)?
Participants came from many places.. Ayuthaya, ChaCheongSao, Samut Sakhon.. just few provinces heard on loudhailers.
These beautiful boats came to sight as I crossed the bridge where crowds gathered to watch the races.
Still managed to find a water front spot, not the best though.
A team passed close by heading for the starting line.
The competition in preparation across the river, crewed by almost 30!
The team in Pink took the honor this round, its rowers stretch in relief.
Relaxing moments after the finishing line.
Spectators watched from the bridge above..
But can't beat the vantage view of this elderly couple below! (Their boat looks familiar to me, of course!) Water needed to be scooped off occasionally - a little leak perhaps but posed no danger! Have they been here year after year at the same spot? I'll know next year!
These are smaller boats with race crew of 7.
There are more than a hundred races by the day's end.
Ferry the boat out of water required an army of men!
Safely atop the trailer again before the long journey home.
By night, it was festive time again with live concert and what else? Food everywhere, of course!
Watched this lady spinning the flour dough skillfully making thin dessert wraps non-stop!
The sound technician's van was air-con with this window unit with a supporting steel pole. Thais know how to make do with any means!
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