Onam Story for Kids
“ Have you heard of Vallamkali-the famous boat race? Years ago, when I was a boy, I went to watch it. On the 5th day of Onam, hundreds of oarsmen on a single ‘Vallom’ start the race; each vallom (Snake boat) is decorated with garlands, ornamental umbrellas and colourful flags. Vanchippaattu i.e. boat song heard in the background, every single soul in high spirits.
Kuttanaadan punjayile
Thithai thakathaithaithom.”
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