Before the Snake Boat Race Begins 🚣 | Kerala Backwaters POV 🌿 | ghatis Series Ep. 43

A view of a local boat-race festival on a river connected to the Alappuzha backwaters, where snake boats, smaller boats and excited spectators gather before the race begins. 🚣🌿 Our ferry rests near the riverbank as the festival atmosphere builds. Both sides of the river are crowded with people waiting to watch the race. Snake boats and other traditional boats gather on the water while crews make their final preparations. After the inauguration at the finishing-point area, the snake boats begin moving towards the starting point. Private boats and canoes carrying spectators fill the water, while people capture the occasion on their phones. In the background, announcements and the rhythmic beats from the snake boats bring the festival to life. 🎥 Series: ghatis Backwaters POV 📍 Location: Alappuzha, Kerala, India 🚤 Episode: Ep. 43 In this video: Local boat-race festival on a backwater-connected river Spectators lining both riverbanks Snake boats and other traditional boats Final preparations before the race Snake boats moving towards the starting point Private boats and canoes carrying spectators People capturing the event on their phones Festival announcements and rhythmic boat beats Natural sounds from the river and crowd Before the competition begins, the river itself becomes a gathering place — filled with tradition, anticipation and the energy of the people who come to watch. 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more backwater journeys and local moments with ghatis.