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Nehru Trophy Boat Race returns to Brampton
This event celebrated Kerala's rich cultural heritage while bringing our diverse community together
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 12, Aug 2026
- 02:49 EDT
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BRAMPTON / INDIA IN TORONTO VIA X
The 16th Annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race was organized in Canada's Brampton city, featuring a colorful inaugural procession, a ceremonial water parade, thrilling boat races and cultural performances.
The event, organized by the Brampton Malayalee Samajam, took place on Aug. 8 at Professor's Lake Recreation Centre in Brampton.
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Consul General of India in Toronto Mahavir Singhvi attended the event that brought together community leaders and people from diverse communities through sport, friendship and civic engagement.
The consul general appreciated the organizers for their efforts to celebrate India's rich cultural heritage over the last 16 years, which has grown into a prominent multicultural event uniting thousands from across Canada and abroad to promote people-to-people ties.
The vibrant event featured a colorful inaugural procession, ceremonial water parade, thrilling boat races, cultural performances and family activities — a fitting celebration of the shared values connecting India and Canada, India's consulate in Toronto posted on X.
This event celebrated Kerala's rich cultural heritage while bringing our diverse community together through sport, culture and tradition.
Consul General @MahavirSinghvii attended the 16th Annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Professor's Lake, Brampton, organised by the Brampton Malayalee Samajam, bringing together community leaders and diverse communities through sport, friendship and civic engagement.
— IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) August 11, 2026
The Consul… pic.twitter.com/qnNHqZYhXE
Mayor Patrick Brown called the race a true jewel of the city.
We just celebrated the 16th annual Brampton Boat Race at the stunning Professors Lake — a true jewel of our city!
— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) August 8, 2026
This vibrant event brings the thrilling spirit of Kerala’s traditional long boat races right here to Brampton. Huge congratulations to organizer Kurian… pic.twitter.com/V02AL1xbj3
“This vibrant event brings the thrilling spirit of Kerala's traditional long boat races right here to Brampton. Huge congratulations to organizer Kurian Prakkanam for his incredible dedication in making this happen every single year!” he said.
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