MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 10th November 2017

10 - 16 NOVEMBER 2017

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Mysterious Places in Yangon

What’s On FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER Old school Hip Hop Party | Nightlife From The Notorious BIG to Tupac, Missy Elliot, N.W.A. to Outkast, we're rounding up some of the greatest throwback anthems. Jay Ritchey from bangkok will be bringing the noise so don’t miss our first Hip Pop party Night. | RSVP : 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Bar Ga Yar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

One Night Only-Black Emi Birthday Concert | Nightlife The Phayre Gastronomy Management proudly present “Black Emi” Birthday Concert Celebration Party. Cheers to the 35 years of being "Young and Fabulous". Free Entrance. ? The Phayre's Gastronomy - 292, Pansodan St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Waterzonic Festival 2017 | Art & Stage Waterzonic is one of the biggest EDM music festivals in Thailand and it is being brought to Yangon for Thingyan Festival celebration. For the first time in Myanmar, Brave Entertainment proudly presents KNIFE PARTY as Headliner, TUJAMO and ZANON for Waterzonic Myanmar 2017. As a supporting local DJ artists : DJ BeBe, ROXA and OU J will be there at the event. You can get ticket at www.ticket.myanmore.com ? The ONE Entertainment Park - Paw San Hmwe St, ThinGanGyun Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Paint & Sip for Charity | Art & Stage The idea is simple: Paint + Canvas + Wine = ART. You can create your own painting or follow step-by-step instructions from a professional artist. It's more fun if you've never painted before!

Tickets pre-sold at 33,000 ks or $25, includes art materials, one glass of wine, and canapés. Tickets available at Savoy Hotel, Mahlzeit, or via meetup (for >4 tickets only). No reservation of tickets. Only 20 seats available. | RSVP : 09 974 225531 ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wine, Cheese and Gypsy Jazz | Nightlife Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon has brought back the monthly wine tasting event at Lobby Lounge to get taste 4 Italian Wines and 6 Italian Cheeses with canapé complementing the wine and cheese. USD 24 nett per person for walk in and normal guest, USD 20 nett per person for Chatrium Privilege Card Members. | RSVP : 01 544 500. ? Chatrium Royal Lake Hotel - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

ART POP Rooftop Party | Nightlife Let's start the night way up HIGH above the city where there is a breeze.

Dancing to timeless, vanguard for its time and visually stimulating pop music/house mix. YU KT will be mixing and YOUN NI KO will perform her new single-- BULLCHIT. | RSVP : 01 377 960. ? Alfa Hotel (Yangon) - 41, Nawaday St, Yawmingyi Qr, Dagon Tsp | P From 8:00 pm

Tuborg Fun Night | Nightlife Tuborg is having a fun night event at The Penthouse bar. Live Music and DJ performance will be there and we have prepared fun games and activities for their guest to push the tempo of the night. Like and share this event and more information to follow up. | RSVP : 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Bar Ga Yar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 8:00 pm

What’s On Rainbow Thanksgiving | Shopping Hello Luminarc's fans! Luminarc 2018's Stylish New Range is coming now with new Rainbow design. Save the date for Launching Ceremony & Rainbow Thanksgiving with cooking demostration by Chef Sunny Angelo. ? Marketplace by City Mart (Golden Valley) - Corner of Dhamazady Rd and Shwe Taung Gyar St, Bahan Tsp | P 3:00pm - 5:00pm

11TH - 13TH NOVEMBER 9th Solo Exhibition by artist Moe Nyo | Art & Stage It’s been five years since the artist held his last solo exhibition in Yangon.

So please don’t forget to come and view his watercolor paintings at his 9th Solo Exhibition. ? The Yangon Gallery - People's Park, Near Planetarium, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER Free Zumba class at Orchid | Sports Orchid hotel believe in doing their part to keep their guests happy and fit.

Join them for a relaxing Yoga class or a pumping fun Zumba session. Open to the public as well. RSVP : 09-254614813, 09-250639757. ? Orchid Hotel Group - 91, Anawrahta St, Pazundaung Tsp | P 6:30 am - 7:30 am

Boutique Brunch | Dining All freshly cooked creations from our kitchen team to have a relaxed Sunday - not much walking around and no stress. Their Boutique Brunch has become even better - now you can enjoy apart from the delicious food selection, PROSECCO, House white and red wine, draft beer, fresh juices and coffee and tea without limitations. USD 39.- net per person with free flow beverages. | RSVP : 01 526305. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

YangonYangon Rooftop Party Vol.1 | Nightlife YHC x TIGER CRYSTAL x YY presents Yangon Yangon Rooftop Party Vol. 1. Spend your Sunday chilling on the rooftop with house beats, drinks and BBQ. | RSVP : 01 255 131. ? YangonYangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Female Voices of Myanmar - Book Presentation | Activities The Goethe-Institut Myanmar has invited Nilanjana Sengupta to once more read out of the English version of her book. The English presentation will take place at Myanm/art Gallery on 12th of November at 5 pm. They are looking forward to welcoming many of you on this occasion who are eager to take a look at Myanmar history from female perspective and to discuss women’s roles in Myanmar politics and society. ? Myanm/art - 98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MONDAY 13TH NOVEMBER The Art Of Selling Yourself | Activities Tough luck getting a job? Feeling a lack of confidence about the job application process? Or is there a dream job you really want to apply, but don't think you are ready for? Navigating the tough business landscape today can be challenging for someone with not much experience, and that's why we are here to help you with our seminar-cum-workshop "The Art of Selling Yourself" | RSVP : 09 250 142 570. ? Adapt ASEAN Academy - Sakura House, Yangon Road, Kamayut Tsp | P 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

What’s On UK Education Event 2017 | Education UKEAS Mentor International UK Education Event 2017. Come and talk to the representatives: Cambridge Tutors College, CATS College & CSVPA, Cranfield University, University of Hertfordshire, King’s Education, University of Leeds, Northumbria University and Regent’s University London. | RSVP : 01 230 5858. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459 Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P From 1:00 pm

Parental Talk | Education Are you curious about early years education and approaches? Join them at Edelweiss Singapore Preschool - Myanmar for a parental talk by Mrs Teo-Ng, former Montessori Directress from Singapore. | RSVP : 09 42081 6881. ? Edelweiss Singapore Preschool - (59/A), Tapin Shwe Htee St, 14 Kyauk Kone Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

TUESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER FFC SPORTS DAY | Activities FFC is having a teambuilding activity at People's Park to unite all volunteers, build strong friendships between the old and new, and have fun. | RSVP : 09 978 807732. ? People's Square and Park - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER Aquila Networking Event | Business Aquila, Myanmar's first and largest, specialist executive search firm, is hosting a networking event. Aquila is currently seeking highly-driven individuals with extensive experience in their relevant fields who are interested to pursue a career switch into recruitment and search. | RSVP : 09 255725868. ? Rangoun Business Centre at 97A, West Shwegondaing Rd | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

THURSDAY 16TH NOVEMBER Citizens Of Indawgyi - Lacquer Exhibition | Art & Stage Creative collaboration between Fauna & Flora International, Black Elephant Lacquer and Hla Day that celebrates the wildlife of Indawgyi Lake region with a special edition lacquer collection created by Veronica Gritsenko. ? Hla Day - 81, 1st floor, Pansodan Street, Middle Lower block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Talk by Ben Bansal - Discovering Yangon | Activities Architectural Guide Yangon, this critically-acclaimed book is now available as a website. Join Ben Bansal, one of the co-authors, for the official launch event of the website, taking place at Sky Bistro in Sakura Tower with a breathtaking view over the city of Yangon. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - Hitachi Tower(Sakura Tower) 21st floor, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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The Secretariat Building Photo by Ethan

Mysterious Places in Yangon MYANMORE If you are an expat living here, there may be times that you have to host your visiting guests. Besides the usual tourist destinations, you may ignite the sense of exploration with a visit to these mysterious places in Yangon.  THE SECRETARIAT BUILDING (THE MINISTERS’ BUILDING) Open to the public once a year, on Martyr’s Day, the Secretariat, stands as one of the most historically significant buildings of the former capital. It is here that in July 1947 General Aung San and 6 of his cabinet ministers were assassinated by the henchmen of a rival politician. Inside, the public is allowed to see the room where the assassination took place. The victorian-style building is currently being renovated and will in the future house restaurants and a museum.

Secretariat Building - Maha Bandula Road, Botahtaung Township, Yangon

 ANCIENT PORTUGUESE CHURCH Thanlyin was the home base of Portuguese mercenary Philip de Brito, who declared independence from his Rakhine masters in 1603 and was impaled in 1613 after Burmese king Anaukpetlun had recaptured the city.

De Brito received this special treatment for offences against Buddhism.

In an audacious move, De Brito had stolen de Dhammazedi bell from Shwedagon. De Brito’s tomb can be found in the ruins of the “Portuguese” church, built in 1749 by an Italian missionary. The roof is missing, but the walls of the church still stand tall. The area is leafy and some colonial houses can be found nearby. If you are looking for a pleasant escape from the city, this is it.

Ancient Portuguese Church - Thanlyin

 ABANDONED AMUSEMENT PARK YANGON Located near Yangon Zoological Gardens, the Amusement park was opened in 1998 and closed around 2012. Inside,there were a lot of rides and games such as merry-go-rounds, roller coaster, twister, motor boat, air balloon, indoor computer games and bumping cars. However, this 10acre land is now closed to the public. The government has recently called for tender for the renovation of this themed park.

Abandoned Amusement Park - Bo Min Yaung Street, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Near Yangon Zoological Garden

 CHIN TSONG PALACE (CHIN CHONG NANDAW) If you enter the compound through the gate half hidden under the flyover at the Kabar Aye and University Avenue junction, you will find out. Lim Chin Tsong Palace was built by a Burmese tycoon who made his fortune in exporting oil, rice and rubber in colonial times. Not all good things last, though. Lim Chin Tsong died broke, in 1923, after his fortunes took a turn for the worst. His coffin was reportedly lined with debt records.One room is being used to teach geography to arts students, another to showcases paintings and antiques. Apparently, a full fledged renovation is on the cards.

Chin Tsong Palace - Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon Township, Yangon

 PEGU CLUB Once one of the most popular gentlemen’s clubs in Southeast Asia, Pegu Club has a longstanding history,dated back to 1885. It was the birthplace of the renowned Pegu Cocktail,the club’s signature drink.Though the club is now abandoned and in a broken down state, the architecture and structure are still fascinating to watch.

Address: Pegu Club, Zagawar Road (near Taw Win Centre), Dagon Township, Yangon.

Abandoned Amusement Park Photo by Ethan

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Boat Noodle Myanmar: Are you up for stack up challenge?

BY ANIK NYEIN If you’re a Thai Food enthusiast or just in the mood for some Thai, you’re in luck. Boat Noodle Myanmar, opened in late October, on the ground floor of Dagon Center brings you the famous boat noodle dish along with other Thai favorites to Yangon.

The atmosphere gives a youthful, lively but also chill feeling with cool graffiti paintings by talented local artist Arker Kyaw and team---best for your Instagram photos.

As the name suggests, the highlight of the shop is Pathumthani Boat Noodle (720 ks), one of the most popular street dishes in Thailand. The boat noodle comes in two options; with chicken or pork and two types of noodles to choose from; rice noodle or egg noodle. Don’t be surprised by the small portion, as the idea of eating boat noodle is that you have to stack up the bowl as high as possible. You can make a little competition with your friends on who can eat the most.

We also went on to try Som Tum (2,400 Ks), which was a papaya salad.

Fear not, Som Tum here is packed with flavors but not too spicy to bear It would not be complete for Thai street food tour without trying Kra Pow Rice (Pork or Chicken) for 3,500 ks. The pork or chicken is cooked with basil in thick oyster sauce, perfect to go with rice.

If you’re feeling thirsty, try Cha Yen (Thai Iced Tea) (2,500 ks). It’s not too sweet and full of tea flavor and end the meal with either Sangkaya Steamed Bread (2,200 ks) or Ka Nam Tuay (1pc /300ks) for desserts.

Boat Noodle is certainly a new hangout place with decent food and reasonable prices for social media generation.

Address: Dagon Centre I, Yangon Open Hours: 10am to 10pm, Everyday

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Welcome the Winter with Epicurean Treats at Sushi Tei MYANMORE

The exclusive epicurean menu at Sushi Tei sees the specialities in its ingredients to warm you up in this chilly season.

Total 20 menu have been delicately selected for the restaurant’s first seasonal menu.

The varieties of the menu ranges from sashimi, sushi, rolls, salad, teppanyaki, ramen, don and nabe.

We have first munched on “Unagi Kiwi Roll” which is eel and cucumber sushi roll topped with Kiwi (9,900 ks). The kiwi gives a pleasant addition to the taste of the roll. Though we may not prefer the cucumber in our sushi, this one does not have a strong cucumber taste which brings out the taste of the eel.

This second dish is highly recommended, as it’s only seasonal, which is “Tako Wasabi” or raw octopus with wasabi (4,900 ks). For those who are not a big fan of wasabi, fear not, tako wasabi will not make you shed a tear. It ,in fact, perfectly blends well with raw octopus.

Next on the line is the highlight of the meal “Tan Tan Nabe,” traditional Sumo Hot Pot in Sichaun style. As the name suggests, it is a hot pot with specially made Sichaun vegetable and soup that comes with a bit of spice to suit with local taste bud. This portion is generous enough that you can share with 2-3 people. Drink some warm soup amidst the cool weather is definitely a must for winter.

Deep fried fan will be excited with Golden soft shell crab (12,500 ks), deep fried soft shell crab with salted egg sauce. The trick to eating this one is one must eat as soon as it’s served.

Last but not least, another special item on the menu is Sanma Shio/Teriyaki, grilled pacific saury with salt or teriyaki sauce (7,500 ks). It may look like saba fish (grilled mackerel) but the taste is slightly different.

To top the experience, we ended with sake jelly (12,000 ks), leaving sweet and refreshing feel.

Address: 126 Dhamazedi Road Yangon Phone: 09 44411 5662 Opening hours: 10:00AM - 10:00PM

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 10TH - 16TH November 2017.

LEGO NINJAGO The Lego Ninjago Movie is a 2017 3D computer-animated action comedy martial arts film The story within a story focuses on Lloyd Garmadon, a teenage ninja, as he attempts to accept the truth about his villainous father, while a new threat emerges to endanger his homeland.

Junction City, Nay Pyi Daw

THE SNOWMAN The Snowman is a 2017 British crime thriller horror film and follows a detective who tries to find the identity of a killer who uses snowmen as his calling card.

Nay Pyi Daw

THOR: RAGNAROK Thor: Ragnarok is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor.

Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw

A MYE PYOUT NAE KYU A Mye Pyout Nae Kyu is a Burmese action movie directed by Zaw Myo with Stars: Myint Myat, Ei Chaw Po and May Kabyar.

Junction City, City Mall, Mingalar, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema

MAYAR KYOUT YWAR Mayar Kyout Ywar is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Ko Zaw (Arr Yone Oo).

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

YINBAT HTAL KA DAR YinBat Htal Ka Dar is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Wine with two main Actors : Pyay T Oo and Eaindra Kyaw Zin. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema

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199 / 01 549309

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