What’s On FRIDAY 11TH MARCH Big Bag, Count the Thief | Art & Stage Count the Thief will be featuring with Big Bag this coming March 11th. This will be one of the highlight concerts of the year. Both bands play memorable sets and together will create a world beyond. Stay tune with us for ticket information www.myanmore.com ? People's Park and People's Square - Pyay Road | P FROM 6 PM
Orchestra for Myanmar and the new Children's Choir in Concert | Art & Stage The Orchestra for Myanmar, now in its second year, brings together musicians from a number of organisations and institutions including the AOC orchestra, Gitameit Music centre, University of Arts and Culture, MIT, Ame Gita and MRTV. The Orchestra for Myanmar was founded by conductor and violinist Sebastian See-Schierenberg. Free Entry! ? Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Road, Kyauktada Township | P FROM 7 PM
SATURDAY 12TH MARCH The Sunset Boat Party | Nightlife The Boat Party will bring together 3 DJs with swelling beats from House Music to Gypsy, Breaks to Hip Hop and Electro, for a nostalgic Yangon evening out. Enjoy our delicious food, and hang out on the upper deck, with cold drinks and cool fresh air coming off the water. 15000 Ks and get one free beer. No tickets needed, just turn up! ? Botahtaung Jetty, The Royal Irrawaddy Boat- Botathaung Pagoda Rd | P 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
LOVE Outdoor Screenings | Activities The British Club Outdoor Screenings are back by popular demand! Free entry! Once a month they will be showing a ballet, musical and opera based around the theme of LOVE. On this week, they will show the dazzling, sexy and moving opera, ‘CARMEN’ by Georges Bizet. Go enjoy one of the greatest love stories every told, under the stars. ? British Embassy Club - Between Alan Pya Pagoda Rd and Gyo Phyu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P FROM 7 PM
SATURDAY 12TH - 13TH MARCH Richdad Asia Congress | Activities Richdad Asia Congress 2016 is the first international Business event in Yangon where various successful speakers from abroad will be discussing on today’s Business strategy and investments in Yangon’s future. This event is mainly organized by Myanmar Eow Group. The speakers: Bellum Tan, Jochen Siepmann, Mario Singh, Genecia Alluora, Jacy Wee, YP Lai, William Hl Lau, Dr. Aung Tun Thet. For more detail and ticket info, visit us on www.myanmore.com ? UMFCCI - 29, Min Ye Kyaw Swar Road, Lanmadaw Township | P FROM 9 AM
SATURDAY 12TH - 16TH MARCH 6 YEARS COLLECTION OF AN ART LOVER | Art This is a exhibition of paintings from a private collection and will feature over 50+ artworks of well known Myanmar artists including: U Khin Maung Than, U Mar Lar, U Aung Maung, U Khin Maung Sann, U Aung Than, U Min Lwin, U Zaw Mong (Mingun), U Myint Swe, U Nay Sun, Myo Myat Min and Phyu Win (Monywa). ? Gallery 65 - Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township | P 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
What’s On SATURDAY 12TH - 22ND MARCH Jewellery for the Bush – Exhibition by Hans Silvester | Art Opening on Saturday 12th March from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Silvester’s first work with the Suri and Mursi people of the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia featured the beauty of the tribes’ ancient tradition of temporary body decoration. His photographs revealed the use of bright mineral paints to embellish the skin and the use of flora and fauna to fashion spectacular headpieces and body accessories. He describes his immersion into the lives and tradition of these Ethiopian tribes as an effort to “save as much as possible of this truly living art, which is subject to infinite variation and form a link between man and nature.” ? River Gallery - 38th Street (beside Strand Hotel), Kyauktada Township | P FROM 10 AM
12TH - 31ST MARCH 2016 8th Yangon Photo Festival: Eyewitness: Myanmar | Art World Press Photo, the most popular travelling photo event in the world, will debut their South-East Asian tour at the National Museum of Singapore before heading to the Institut Français de Birmanie. Next, the 50th anniversary exhibition of GAMMA, the prestigious photo agency associated with so many famous photojournalists: Gilles Caron, Raymond Depardon, Sebastiao Salgado, Eric Bouvet, Françoise Demulder, Laurent Van der Stockt, Noel Quidu, etc. Last but not least, we will welcome eminent German photographer Hans Silvester. The famous environmentalist will show us the extraordinary, symbiotic relation between nature, animals and young boys in the East African Suri tribe. Yangon Photo Night Event: Screenings & Award Ceremony at 19th March, 6pm at IFB. ? For more detail, visit WWW.MYANMORE.COM
SUNDAY 13TH MARCH Brazilian Buffet Dinner (Every Friday to Sunday) | Dining USD 30 per person! Explore Brazilian BBQ and a wide variety of appetizers, salads, soups, hot dishes, seafood, clams, desserts, fresh fruits and juices. Includes a complimentary glass of Brazilian Caipirinha Cocktail Wine, Beer or Soft Drink. Brazilian live music by Famous Guitarist. RSVP at (01)544 500 or fb.chry@chatrium.com ? The Emporia Restaurant, Chatrium Hotel - No 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp
Suckling Pig at the Summer Palace (All of March) | Dining Eat like a Han Dynasty Emperor! Our very own Chef Pang is at the top of his game with his signature suckling pig recipe. Don’t be left out! RSVP at (01) 242828, Ext. 6401,6402 ? Sule Shangri-La Hotel - 223 Sule Pagoda Road
SUNDAY 13TH - 15TH MARCH Myanmar Wood Exhibition | Business Myanmar International Wood Processing Exhibition will display Woodworking machinery plant and accessories for production of sawn timber, veneer, particleboard, MDF, OSB, LVL, plywood and panels, Kiln drying and related timber technologies, Joinery machinery, machinery for the furniture industry, wood based panels and veneered products and upholstered products. ? Tatmadaw Hall - Tatmadaw Hall, U Wizara Road, Dagon Township | P FROM 10 AM - 4:30 PM
What’s On MONDAY 14TH MARCH LE JOLI MAI (the Lovely Month of May) | Activity Latina Cineclub. In French with English subtitles. A Portrait of Paris and Parisians during May 1962; the first springtime of peace after the ceasefire with Algeria by Chris Marker & Pierre Lhomme 1963. ? Institut Français - 340 Pyay Road | P 7pm
Wine & Dine | Dining Wine & dine @The Lab on Mondays! Enjoy three glasses of house wine and three tapas for 26000 kyats. ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 7:00 pm
TUESDAY 15TH Give Peace a Chance Exhibitions, Screenings and Talk | Activity OPENING on Tuesday 15th March. A series of iconic images by renowned photojournalists: Gilles Caron, Sebastião Salgado, Françoise Demulder. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Road | P 5.30 PM - 8 PM
WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH Enjoy Ladies Night with Unplugged | Nightlife It’s ladies night and the feeling’s right! All ladies get one cocktails free. Draught Beer ~ 1000 Ks. For Reservation : 09 515 8797 ? B2O Bistro Bar - No-98, 20th Street Upper Block, Latha Township | P 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 16TH - 25TH MARCH 2016 An Evening with Hans Silvester Exhibitions, Screenings and Talk | Art & Activities OPENING & TALK on Wednesday 16th March on 6.30 to 8.30 pm. Hans Silvester exhibits the symbiotic brotherhood between cows and young boys in the African Suri tribe while Ko Myo and Thet Htoo show us the love/hate relationship between humans and elephants. ? Goethe Villa - Ko Min Ko Chin St, Bahan Tsp | P 10 AM - 5 PM
THURSDAY 17TH MARCH Japanese Medley | Dining Your favourite Thursday Night feast is getting bigger and better. The feast continues with our re- vamped Japanese dinner buffet. For the same price, of US$ 35.00 per person! RSVP at (01) 242828, Ext. 6401,6402 restaurantreservations.ssyn@shangri-la.com ? Sule-Shangrila Hotel Yangon - Sule Center Point, Sule Pagoda Road | P FROM 6 PM
A La Carte Buffet Dinner (Daily) | Dining USD$ 26 per couple. Offering menus from a la carte dim sum menus to beautiful dinner buffets at Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant. RSVP at (01)544 500 or fb.chry@chatrium.com ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp DISCLAIMER Information as of 23rd February 2016. The events’ time and date may change without notice. For more updated information please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar
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yoga guide
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Yoga in Yangon As a Southeast Asian nation with a multicultural history, Myanmar is home to many ancient spiritual practices such as yoga. While there are many schooled yogis in Myanmar, it can be difficult to know which are providing classes. Yoga studios come and go as the people do...Big retreats or special classes can be easy to miss.. This is a list of yoga spots in Yangon, far from a complete one, that includes the well-established practices as well as the up and coming ones- not all of them are taught in English but all are welcome.
JENNY YOGA No.237,3-A Anawyatha Road Lanmadaw Township
There are more expats joining but the classes are predominately Burmese students and while there are some English lessons, most are taught in the Burmese language. That said, foreigners are welcome to join and encouraged to call ahead in order to find the most suitable class available. After learning Iyengar Yoga in Beijing, Jenny has led classes for over three years, grooming Myanmar instructors to help her grow her studio. Apart from the physical aspect of yoga, Jenny Yoga (AKA Myanmar Yoga) also provides knowledge about the benefits of yoga and the dos & don’ts for when you do it on your own. There are 3 classes per week of varying skill levels. Customers can choose to do yoga for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Prices need to be inquired. Phone: 09421025389, Email: myanmaryoga@gmail.com
EMBASSY OF INDIA 545-547 Merchant St, Kyauktada Township Yangon
Embassy classes are open to anyone interested in traditional yoga that spends equal time on body, spirit and mind. Sanjay Kumar, professional yoga therapy trainer, leads several classes offered at various prices and skill levels. Monthly Fee of US$ 5. Admission for new students is from 1st to 10th of every month for Yoga and Dance Classes (not Saturdays & Sundays). Call 01-391219, 01-243972.
FITNESS WHARF Instructor Aldrich Sawbawa holds individual classes (a group of friends or just one person) for those that call and arrange it. His studio is in 9 mile but he can meet you somewhere else if need be. He teaches Bando Yoga, a traditional Myanmar practice that has been referred to as ‘slave yoga’ in the past. It originated from peasants who wanted to maintain their health
before and after manual labour. The focus is less about enlightenment as much as training the body on flexibility, balance and strength. Sawbawa also holds martial arts and other fitness classes for those interested. Classes usually go for USD $60 an hour but another deal can be reached for multiple sessions or people. Call 09 420280430
YANGON YOGA HOUSE Room 4 Yankin Lan Thwe (1) First road south of Yankin rd. and YanShin rd. Intersection Yankin Township
Yangon Yoga House was established in May 2014 to be Myanmar’s first English-speaking yoga studio. Founder and head instructor, Jojo Yang, started this studio to offer a comprehensive practice that helps all levels. There are also an array of fitness activities such as barre, pilates, and conditioning classes apart from yoga. They also hold special workshops led by visiting instructions. The next one is on March 26-27 led by Levi Banner from Bali. YYH is the most popular yoga studio with classes filling up quickly. A detailed schedule is available on their website and facebook.
NAN MO 251/B, 8th Flr, Bargayar Rd., Myae Ni Gone (South) Ward, SCHG
Nan Mo has amassed 8 years of yoga teaching experience since leaving Shan State. The classes are in Burmese for the most part but everyone is welcome. She focuses on sharing the health benefits of yoga. She also hosts classes at Inya Lake Hotel. Call 01-375969 to schedule with her.
KUUZCHI YANGON 10C Than Lwin Road, Yangon
An expat operated yoga studio in Golden Valley that offers weekday classes in vinyasa yoga. Kuuzchi offers a number of classes for the pregnant- there are post-natal, pre-natal sessions that help women with focus, relaxation and better circulation. (Mon, Tues & Thurs). There are also classes that work on strengthening your core and back muscles, a must do for those who work in an office. Call 09254177511.
BALANCE FITNESS Balance Fitness I: No. 64 (G), Kyitewine Pagoda Road, Mayangone Township Balance Fitness II: No. 103, the corner of University Avenue Road and Thanlwin Street, Bahan Township
Balance Fitness has become known for its great facilities and equipment. They of course also offer yoga classes at their two different locations led by Me Me or Jack. Me Me focuses on Hatha yoga and her class time is usually at night during the weekday (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday). As for Jack, he is well-versed in different forms of yoga such as Ashtanga, Hatha, Power, Vinyasa, Patanjali and Yoga Therapy. He also offers classes in different forms of yoga pertaining to a specific class time. The two gyms have different schedules so be sure you have the correct class schedule. Call 01656916 (Balance I) to get info on either. OR email info@ balancefitnessyangon.com
INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE BIRMANIE 340 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township
Not so much a yoga studio as a chance to do yoga before and/or after the workday. Institut Francais de Birmanie hosts two yoga sessions a week for those who can make it. There is no equipment room so you must bring your own water and yoga mat. Ashtanga Yoga classes are held in the lecture room upstairs on Mondays 7:30-9:00am and Wednesdays 7pm8:30pm. 5000 Ks per session.
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Grab and read! Innwa Bookstore & Cafe BY VICKIE WHAT IT IS Locally-owned Innwa Bookstore, established in 1993, now has three locations: on Pansodan St. (HQ), Hledan and the newly opened location at the Myanmar Plaza. With increased Western influence, the owners have decided to change the concept to a more youth-friendly café alongside the bookshop. ATMOSPHERE It absolutely had the look of a modern looking café, where I was within arms reach of a massive magazine rack, filled with the latest issues of local and overseas magazines and books, waiting to be picked up and read. There are comfortable seats surrounding coffee tables, with the feel of a typical living room. The rest of the room was covered with shelves holding different genres of Burmese and English books. One corner held a cosy, hideaway, with a carpet for readers to feel even more at home. RECOMMENDATION The café menu has a narrow variety of choices, however, the coffee was remarkable. They use a traditional local brew, which immediately differentiates them from the rest of the cafes available at the plaza. There are about five different types of drinks available, including hot and cold cappucino, latte, hot chocolate, sodas and soft drinks, prices ranging from 500 Ks to 3500 Ks. I was astonished by the wide range of books available in such a tiny space. Burmese books typically sold at 1500 Ks and above. English fictions, adding to my amazement, were only around 10,000 Ks, cheaper than most bookstores, much to the delight of my inner nerd. FINAL THOUGHTS It was refreshing to encounter service that genuinely cares about what you're looking for. This place is a small slice of heaven for bookworms. I almost broke out in applause when I learned they take book orders from overseas for titles not yet available in Myanmar. Address: 206 D, 2nd Floor, Myanmar Plaza. Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Yangon. Tel: 09 5119134 | Opening hours: 10 am to 9 pm.
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Ramen Bar (Japanese Noodles & Food) BY VICKIE WHAT IT IS A food haven for Japanese noodle lovers, the Ramen Bar is set in a cosy and tidy two-storey space, Unlike other Japanese restaurants, this place focuses on authentic ramen dishes. ATMOSPHERE Although the restaurant occupies a small space, the creative owner knew how to utilize every inch. From Japanese traditional decorative lights and props, to the traditional low eating tables, the restaurant gives a homely vibe, unmatched by any other Japanese eateries. It is almost like eating at your Japanese aunt’s house, if you have a Japanese aunt... I don't. RECOMMENDATION The noodles were toothsome and chewy, with just the right firmness . My partner and I agreed that the Miso Ramen (4000 Ks) and Chashu Ramen (6000 Ks) were the favourite – ‘stunningly good’. the broth was rich and thick, but never too oily, allowing the other vegetables, nori, scallions, and chewy bamboo toppings to shine through. The Pork Gyoza (2500-3000 Ks) was one of better gyozas in I’ve eaten in town – cooked just right, the inside was vicious with flavour and was not too dry. The Ika Ringu or Tempura squid (2500 Ks) was also a favourite. Once inside your mouth, the taste of omelette rivals with the crumbly squid, to create a melt-in-your-mouth level of texture. We also tried the new ‘Cold Noodle’ dish. The noodles were perfectly cold and balanced, with fresh vegetables, bamboo and egg toppings, emphasising the subtler flavours. Perfect during a Yangon afternoon in March. FINAL THOUGHTS Ramen Bar is one of the cleanest and nicest looking restaurants in town. Service is top-notch. As for price, it is cheaper than other Japanese restaurants. Ramen Bar is an instant recommendation. Address: 17 A/ Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Shwe Gone Daing, Bahan Township. Ph: 09788196631, 0973054628 | Opening hours: 11 am to 11 pm
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FRENCH (LOVE) FRIDAY #15 4TH MARCH 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES
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