MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 11th January 2019

11 - 17 JANUARY 2019

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THE 2019 TRAVEL PLANNER

What’s On - january FRIDAY 11TH Trivia Night – Special 2018 | Activity Show off your knowledge of the big news stories from 2018 with a Friday evening of fun and thrills. Yangon Excelsior’s The Newsroom Café Deli’s Trivia Night will feature 5 sets of questions with different themes covering last year’s news, using a live-polling system on your smartphone.

Win amazing prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winner of each game. Food and drinks are available to purchase throughout the event. Bring your friends and family and ease into the weekend in a free and easy way. ? The Newsroom Café Deli - Yangon Escelsior, No.19/43, Bo Sun Pat St, Pabedan Tsp | P 7:30pm - 11pm

SamRaz back in YY | Nightlife SamRaz from Colombia is back in YangonYangon. Creating a Latin and Middle Eastern fusion, their music is bound to make you dance. For table reservation please contact 01 255 131. ? YangonYangon - No.339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9pm - 11:59pm

Rainbows and Unicorns - Vol:2 | Nightlife Level 2 is going to make the ultimate Friday night party with new vibes from Kz Beatz, SKIMM, TE ZEK, Wai Yang. The entry fee is 10,000Ks. ? Level 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P 10:30pm - 3pm

InterNations Yangon 2019 New Year Event @ Sarkies Bar | Business It’s time to back to reconnect with your Yangon family and celebrate New Year together at the Sarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel. There will be a lucky draw and hopefully it will bring you good luck for the whole year.Don’t forget to take your name tags at the entry and bring your own business card to participate in the lucky draw. ? Sarkies Bar- The Strand Hotel, No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

Myanmar Financial Market and Investment Opportunities | Educational Golden Myanmar Business Centre have organize a seminar about Myanmar’s financial market and investment opportunities. There will be 7 speakers; Dr. Wunna Aung (Director of DICA), Dr.Maung Maung Thein (Executive Chairman of Zico law in myanmar), Mr.Liu Wen Xian (Managing Director of Franchising Securities Exchange), U Thet Htun Oo (Executive Senior Manager of Yangon Stock Exchange), U Aung Thein Tun (Managing Director of IBIM(Chartered MCSI, MSTA, CFTe, MBCS), U Myo Naing (Managing Director of Golden Myanmar Capital Investment) and Mr.Jack Wang (CEO (Allied Capital Group). The tickets are priced at 30,000Ks. To buy a ticket please contact 09 796688880 or 09 796688881. ? UMFCCI No.29, Min Ye Kyaw Swa Road, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 9am - 5pm

11TH AND 12TH Rose Comedy Live Show | Art & Stage Rose Comedy show is coming back on stage again. The show will be directed by Mg Myo Min and performed by famous actors and actress such as Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Min Maw Gyun, Tun Tun and Ye Lay as Clown and Phoo Sone, May Kabayar, Moe Pyae Pyae Maung and Moe Yu San will perform as traditional dancer.

Ticket prices are 30,000Ks to 50,000Ks and 100,000Ks for VIP. Tickets can be bought at Manthiri Music Stores in Myanmar, Taw Win Center and Nobody Jean shops. ? Taw Win Garden Hotel - No.45, Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp | P From 7pm

What’s On - january SATURDAY 12TH Level 2 Sessions #009: House & Techno | Nightlife Level 2 Sessions aims to present the best of Yangon’s House & Techno DJs on a regular basis, where the focus is on eclectic and underground music, combined with the best sound and lighting in Yangon. Level 2 head honcho Karl Ross and Berlin Night founder Monkey Business are flying in for the night, bringing with them Yangon veteran Fisewook and as always they have some dance floor fireworks up their sleeves. Entry is 8,000Ks with a free beer. ? Level 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P 11pm - 4am

Tropical Night | Nightlife The Tropical Party 2019 is coming up. Be prepared for another legendary party with tropical music, cocktails, smiling people and a lot of fun. RSVP 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - No.271-273, BarGaYar Rd, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7pm - 2am

Brazilian & South American Music Night | Nightlife Join in a Brazilian and South American music night, featuring musicians from Brazil, Taiwan, Philippines and USA. Entry is 10,000Ks with a glass of wine. For table reservation please contact 01 255 277. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - Hitachi Tower(Sakura Tower) 21st floor, Corner of Bogyoke Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7pm - 9pm

Soundwave | Nightlife Get your dancing shoes ready because our Resident DJ - Shock will take over the stage on the weekend and make you lose yourself in the sounds of deep-house music. Free entry. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8pm - 11pm

12TH AND 13TH Myanmar International Travel Mart 2019 | Business Introducing the new travel product Royal Caribbean International Cruise, come and enjoy cruise tour special promotion rates for your upcoming holidays. Also enjoy early bird promotion for Thingyan Holidays tour packages. Gifts and lucky draws are ready for you too. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9am - 5pm

SUNDAY 13TH Pun Hlaing Fun Run 2019 | Sports Put your runners on or jump on your bicycle and get ready for the annual Pun Hlaing Fun Run. The race will start at U Wi Field and after completing one loop around the Estate, with some fun activities along the way to keep you on your toes, a buffet breakfast will be served at Oasis. For more information and ticketing please contact 01 3684205. ? Pun Hlaing Golf Estate - Hlaing Thar Yar Tsp | P 8am - 10am

2nd Anniversary of Power House | Activity Come celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Power House Fitness Club with a live DJ. Serving BBQ feast, pork sticks, other foods and drinks and of course a number of lucky draws. Feel free to bring your family and friends too. ? Power House Fitness Club - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, 192 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

What’s On - january

What’s On - january

Wine and Lounge @ Seeds Urban Sunset Beach Lounge | Nightlife

Drink and Draw : Fauvism | Nightlife

Enjoy a relaxing sunset party with free flow wine from Jacob’s Creek, in collaboration with Pernod Ricard, as well as delicious finger food, live DJ Ana’s beats and breathtaking sunset included. RSVP 09 972 784841. ? Seeds Restaurant & Lounge - No.63, U Htun Nyein St, Mayangone Tsp | P 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Frühschoppen Bavarian Brunch | Dining

Fauvism is the style of “les fauves” (French for “the wild beasts”), a group of early twentieth-century modern artists whose works emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism. With the wonderful hope of new beginnings for 2019, Drink and Draw would like to introduce you to the vibrant art-style, Fauvism. It’s the perfect time to get together to celebrate the new year - of new beginnings, so come and join us while we paint with bright colours, sip on wine and laugh with friends.

Frühschoppen might sound like a form of retail therapy, but in fact it’s not. It is a traditional, German and Austrian equivalent of brunch which takes place on Sundays. Enjoy the beautiful weather by the Rose Garden Hotel’s swimming pool for only $26 per person. For more information please contact 01 371 992.

? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7pm - 10pm

? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30am - 4pm

Come show off your general knowledge, and potential drinking abilities at the 50th Street Pub Quiz every Thursday. Winners of each of the 6 rounds get 50% off their next round of drinks.

MONDAY 14TH Climate Change And Soil | Educational Time to start the year 2019 with some insightful ideas around sustainability. This month Conyat Create is teaming up with Pansuriya to debate and discuss Climate Change and Soil. A special guest featured this month is Jenny Harlen from Bokashi Myanmar. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7pm - 9pm

Japanese Study Night | Educational Yangon Language Cafe is offering a Japanese language learning experience outside the classroom every Monday. It’s open to all Japanese learners, from beginners to advanced level. It’s also a gathering of people from different parts of the city, getting to know each other’s by playing Japanese language learning games under the guidance of an experienced tutor. Entry fee is 5,000Ks.

THURSDAY 17TH 50th Street Pub Quiz | Nightlife

? 50th Street Restaurant and Bar - No.9-13, 50th Street, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:30pm - 11:30pm

Wine & Cheese Soiree | Promotion If you enjoy good wine and cheese, join the best Wine & Cheese event on Thursday. This month’s event is brought to you by Thee Wine. Experience a delicious selection of our finest cheeses, cold cuts and wines on the Veranda Bar. There will be a over 30 international cheeses including raclette, scraped fresh from the grill to freshly baked bread and some wonderful cured meats, along with groovy tunes from the sax and piano.

Limited tickets available at special pre-booking price of $22 and once sold out, the price will be $26. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

? Yangon Language Cafe - 5th St, between Anawrahta Rd and Strand Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 7pm - 9pm

TUESDAY 15TH World Cup Final - 6-month Anniversary Under the Stars | Nightlife Iron your best jerseys and polish you vuvuzelas, the World Cup Final 6-months Anniversary is coming now. You’ve dreamed about it, we did it for you again, this time guaranteed without rain, Atlas brings back the World Cup for a session under the Stars!

Bring your friends to watch or re-watch the final of the football World Cup 2018, France against Croatia. Game starts at 8pm on the Rooftop, book your sofas in front of two large screens. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8pm - 11pm

WEDNESDAY 16TH Joint European Chambers Networking | Business The 7 European Chambers are pleased to invite you to the second edition of Joint European Chambers Networking event on at Le Cellier Restaurant, Novotel Yangon Max. Join them on this special occasion for a relaxing evening with premium canapés and drinks at the pool area of the Novotel and meet member states ambassadors, trade counselors, business leaders and professionals. RSVP 09 42545 0546. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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 June Finally the rain has come! It’s an excellent time to visit remote Keng Tung in Shan State and go trekking in the mountains to visit the colourful tribes like the Ahka, the Palaung or the Eng.  July Visit the dry zone to find it at its greenest and best. Salay is beautiful in this period with old colonial houses, wooden monasteries and temple ruins. You can also stay on the riverside in Yandabo and visit the buffalo village and the pottery village.  August Samkar Lake is beautiful and lush at this time of year. Stay for a few nights on the lakeside in absolute tranquility, it may even be an idea to visit Inle Lake for a night before tourists season begins in earnest.

THE 2019 TRAVEL PLANNER Despite the fact that New Year’s cheers might still be ringing in your ears, it’s time to start planning your travels for the year ahead. Edwin Briels, the MD of Khiri Travel Myanmar, shares his insight on the destinations that are best to visit for each month of the year, come rain or shine.  January An excellent time to visit archaeological wonders in Mrauk U, Rakhine State. Enjoy the cool nights, stunning temples and yes, it is absolutely safe.  February It’s a busy time with Chinese New Year, avoid popular tourist destinations and instead go to Hsipaw and Kyaukme in Northern Shan State for some excellent trekking. You can also experience Shan life in the villages Travel or take a train ride over the stunning Gokteik viaduct.  March With the weather getting hot and dry head to the Deep South to visit Dawei or Myeik. The towns here have great examples of colonial architecture and you can explore the multitude of desert islands in the Myeik Archipelago.  April As it’s the water festival Thingyan, do the opposite of what everybody does and stay in town to join in the celebrations. The parties in Yangon can be great fun and luxury hotels often have excellent offers for staycations for when you need a break. May At the hottest time of the year, book a beach trip to cool off in the sea.

Popular choices include Ngwe Saung and Ngapali, while lesser-known hotspots like Gwa and Khanthaya are also well worth a trip.

 September Visit Kayin State and you’ll never see greener paddy-fields. Visit Hpa An and go for a private day cruise on Thanlwin River, which is much more scenic than the Ayeyarwaddy, or paddle a kayak through the rice fields flanked with lime stone mountains in the background.  October Just before the tourist high season starts there are plenty of colourful festivals being organised. The famous Inle Lake boat races happen from 29th September to 16th October in Phaung. Meanwhile in Kyaukse you can enjoy the dancing elephant festival (huge papier-mâché ones) from 12th to 14th October and in Magwe the Mya Tha Lone Pagoda festival is also worth a visit and happens from the 6th to 24th October 2019.  November Time for adventure and to see some places off the beaten track. What about a 4-wheel drive tour in Eastern Shan State or discovering the Chin Hills by bike?  December Mon State is beautiful in this time of the year and the Golden Rock is a spectacular site to see the sun come up on New Year’s Day. Visit the legendary village U Na Auk which has some of the most impressive temples in the country.

Edwin Briels is the MD of Khiri Travel Myanmar, he has over 15 years in travel in Myanmar and will share his experiences travelling in Myanmar in a monthly column.

Khiri Travel 01 375 577 edwin@khiri.com

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TIPSY

Yangon’s favourite new bar where the name says it all.

It’s hard to miss the swirling, drunken eyes logo and brightly- lit facade of Yangon’s latest favourite bar Tipsy. Situated on New University Avenue Road, the unique and modern design make it clear that is isn’t your usual cocktail bar.

Tipsy has had its doors open to Yangonites since mid-December and it has already attracted a dedicated following due to their whimsical cocktails, scenic rooftop area and a pool table.

Upon entering Tipsy, dinner guests are greeted with an amuse bouche of chicken salad and a lemon water, before you are given the menus to peruse, which includes bar snacks, appetizers, grilled dishes, pastas and soups along with special platters.

To get the ball rolling we ordered two drinks, one named Democracy and the other called Walk Like an Egyptian (both 8,500Ks). Democracy was served in a steel hip flask, heightening the impression that it was made using a secret recipe. Be warned: it’s very strong. The Walk Like an Egyptian was a gentler choice, made by combining Botanist gin and Aperol in a barrel for two weeks, and then topping up the mixture with homemade elderflower, Sunkist juice and a little mint.

For dinner we ordered a carbonara pasta (5,500Ks), the Tipsy whiskey chicken wings (4,500Ks) and the grilled cuttlefish (7,000Ks). The carbonara was rich a creamy, while the chicken wings came with a smokey and hot sauce and the hint of whiskey. The grilled cuttlefish was sprinkled with salt and had a spicy kick to it as well. To finish we chose Takoyaki (4,500Ks), a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of wheat and filled with diced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onions.

With a rooftop bar, pool table and menu filled with intriguing drinks, Tipsy is definitely the place to head for some Friday night fun. Future plans for the bar include a shisha lounge on the mezzanine floor. Overall, Tipsy satisfied our night-out revels, with its tipsy drinks and favourable food.

Address: 138C New University Avenue Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Phone: 09 9719 88897 Opening hours: 5pm - 1am

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MYANMAR NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN 2019 31ST DECEMBER 2018 PHOTOS BY ECHO MYANMAR

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 11th to 17th January 2019.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a 2019 American computer-animated action fantasy film. It is the third and final installment in the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

CREED 2 Creed II is a 2018 American sports drama film. A sequel to Creed (2015) and the eighth installment in the Rocky film series. The film follows a fight over 33 years in the making, as Adonis Creed meets a new adversary in the ring: Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago, the powerful athlete who killed Adonis’ father Apollo Creed.

Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

SIMMBA Simmba is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language action film. The film follows Sangram “Simmba” Bhalerao, a corrupt police officer hailing from the same town as Singham, who is forced to lead a more righteous path after tragedy strikes those near him.

Junction City, City Mall

LU PYO THOE NYA (MYANMAR) Lu Pyo Thoe Nya is a Burmese Comedy movie directed by Kyaw Thar Gyi with stars : Pyi T Oo, Soe Myat Thuzar and Moe Hay Ko. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01-9253591, 01-9253592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 City Mall | 09 764802081 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035 — 36, 01 230 3 165 Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) | 09 779 054 671 — 73 Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II) | 09 732 54 091 — 92 Mingalar Sein Gay Har | 09 402177771— 73 Mingalar North Okkalapa | 09 402027001 Mingalar Tamwe | 09 402199991, 2, 3 Nay Pyi Taw | 01 251 277, 01 251 288 Shae Saung Cinema | 01 252 113, 01 388 034 Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Thwin | 01 372 594, 01 388 033 Mingalar | 01 243057

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AMBULANCE

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192

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TOURIST SAFETY UNIT

191 / 01 252011 / 01 252022

01 642742 / 01 549209

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YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

01 256112 / 01 265131

HOTLINE NUMBER 1876

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