Hintha is a mythical bird in
Myanmar. This
swan-like creature is used as the figurehead of
Karaweik, the ceremonial Pyigyimon
royal barge (fig.)...
... whilst a
replica of this royal barge
is used by the
Intha
people to transport the
Hpaung Daw U Buddhas (fig.)
during their
annual procession on Inle Lake.