Karaweik
Appearance
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Karaweik (Burmese: ကရဝိက် ဖောင် [kəɹəweɪʔ pʰàʊɴ]) or Karaweik Hall is a palace on the eastern shore of Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon, Burma.
Etymology
The word karaweik comes from Pali karavika (ကရဝီက), which is a mythical bird with a melodious cry.
Design
The barge was designed by Burmese architect U Ngwe Hlaing, who based it on the Pyigyimon royal barge.[1]
Construction
Construction began in June 1972 and it was finished in October 1974.
Structure
The barge is a two-storied construction of concrete and stucco, reinforced by iron rods, with a pyatthat-topped roof, two reception halls and a conference room.[2][unreliable source] It houses a buffet restaurant today.
References
- ^ Tin Mg Oo (2003). Aspects of Myanmar Culture. Yangon: Zun Pwint Publishing House. pp. 78–79.
- ^ "Kandawgyi Nature Park". Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
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