122-Year-Old Traditional Boat Race Draws Crowds in Bajali on Dashami
The 122-year-old traditional boat race on the Pahumara river in Bajali district attracted large crowds on Bijoy/Vijaya/Bijoya Dashami, celebrating a longstanding cultural heritage. Organised by the No. 2 Medhikuchi Boat Race Management Committee, the event features boats over 50 feet long with more than 50 rowers each, synchronising strokes to folk chants. The race promotes social unity across communities. 'Moishal Bandhu' won first prize, followed by 'Milanmala'. The tradition has been systematically organised for nearly five decades.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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theassamtribune broke this story on 23 Oct, 04:48 am. Other outlets followed.