Boat races in Bangladesh are usually organized in Bhadra and Ashwin(Mid August to mid-October). Before the event starts, boatmen clean themselves and wear vests and tie up headscarves of the same color. Boatmen who have to row standing take their position at the back of the boat. The forerunner usually stays in the center. As soon as the race starts, the boatmen begin to sing in chorus and seek God’s blessings while the drummers and the singers provide beat and rhythm to cheer the boatmen. The boatmen continue to sing and row their boats till the ending point of the race. Any boat that reaches the finishing line first is considered the winner.