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Hiyang
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hiyang
English
+ Hiren
+ Tannaba
thumb|Imperial Meitei Hiyang dragon-watercrafts kept inside the Hijagang
Etymology
From Meitei words, "hi" (meaning "watercraft") and "yang" (meaning "fast").
Noun
A Meitei traditional race boat, especially of the royalties and nobles.
(Hiyang Tannaba) A Meitei traditional form of boat race, especially as a ritualistic festive event.
(Hiyang Athouba) A mythical creature, mentioned in Meitei folktales.