Alleppey, Republic of India
WORKERS GIVE FINISHING TOUCHES TO BOAT ON EVE OF SNAKE BOAT RACE AT
ALLEPPEY IN SOUTH INDIA.
Workers add finishing touches to a boat on the eve of the Snake Boat
Race in Alleppey town, 90 km (56 miles) south of Cochin, capital of the
south Indian Kerala state, August 8, 2003. Scores of long, low-slung
chundan vallams (snake boats) consisting of up to 100 rowers will
compete in the regatta on August 9. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto
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