MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 12th February 2016 by MYANMORE

12 - 18 FEBRUARY 2016

What’s On FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY Sone Naing Kwint Live & Exclusive Concert | Stage Music Concert of Htun Eaindra Bo and Alex with Plus Three Music Band (harmony by Ever Glades) presented by Inspire Myanmar will be held on 12th Feb. Book your ticket at 09250677733 and 09260977733. ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhamma Rd (Close by Victoria Hospital) | P FROM 7:00 PM

Myanmar Charity Wrestling Show | Sports The first international wrestling show in Myanmar. Now you can see all the international wrestlers in person. Profits made from this show will be donated to the charity for flood refugees. Tickets available at City Mart Branches, Tarmwe Ocean Super Centre, Dagon Center, Taw Win Centre, Yangon Press at Asia Plaza Hotel. Ticket prices are 30,000 / 50,000 / 100,000 Ks. ? Thein Phyu Sport Ground - Thein Phyu Rd (Near Kandawgyi Lake) | P FROM 5:00 PM

Whisky Tasting – Glenmorangie | Activities Yangon Whisky Club has managed to track down six expressions of Glenmorangie for us to try. Glenmorangie is a very light whisky which takes well to ‘finishing’ in different casks so there’s quite a lot of variation within the range. Price US$32 or 42,000 Ks (sorry, some of the bottles are quite expensive). Price includes 6 whiskies and snacks. PM to reserve a place at their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/YangonWhiskyClub/. Places will only be confirmed once payment has been received by The Whisky Club. ? The British Embassy Club - Gyoe Phyu St, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd | P FROM 7:00 PM

Traditional Ethnic Costume, Accessories & Food Fair | Activities The honour of your presence at the opening ceremony on 12th Feb. (Union Day), 69th Union Day. All Ethnic groups are ready to present/sell traditional/ cultural story, costume, and food. Will start at 8am. The opening ceremony will be at 4pm. You can take picture with any Ethnic couple or with wearing costume. It's great fun. ? Sein Lan So Pyay Garden - Inya Rd (Next to Yangon Yacht Club) | P FROM 4:00 PM

Myanmar Ruby Geeks - Meetup #2 | Social Talks, Demos, Experiments of all things Ruby on Friday evening. Will be discussions on cool ruby tricks, current trends in ruby community etc. Intermediate to advanced concepts. There will also be useful information for newbies. ? Nex - No.9, Kyaung Lan, 6A, San Chaung Tsp | P 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

SATURDAY 13TH FEBRUARY Singles Night Party | Nightlife Fortuna Gold Media & Entertainment are proud to invite you to their next event: Valentine's Eve: Singles Night Party. Yangon's singles are celebrating the sexiest day of the year with a cheeky rendezvous at Le Cellier French Restaurant and Bar, while local and international DJs bring the party to another level. The theme will be Red, White and Gold, dress code: Smart Casual/ Formal. Ladies don't forget to dress sexy and Guys dress to impress! (No runners or T-shirt). If you come alone and available - wear Red/Black. If you come with your partner and not available - wear White. Single-Entry Ticket includes 2 free drinks and snacks per person. More info call Mark: 09977333777. ? Le Cellier - Novotel Yangon Max, 14th floor, 459 Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P FROM 7:00 PM

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What’s On Banana Leaf | Dining Join Rasa Lasa this Saturday for their first Banana Leaf Brunch weekend! Traditional South Indian cuisine served on banana leaves with all your favourite curries to choose from! Book now for reservations: 09798844191. You don't want to miss out! ? Rasa Lasa - No.462, Thein Phyu Rd | P FROM 6:00 PM

Print Sale and Website Launch | Art Please join Myanmar Deitta for the UNEARTH website launch weekend and print sale! Stories including the illicit jade trade from northern Myanmar’s Kachin State, the aftermath of government crackdowns on protests against the controversial Letpadaung copper mine in Sagaing Region, and the tapping of onshore oil reserves along the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Please join on the weekend of 13th/14th February to celebrate the launch of the UNEARTH website. The weekend will be the last opportunity to see this exhibition, and all framed photographs will be available to purchase. ? Myanmar Deitta - 3rd Floor, No. 49, 44th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day of Fun 2016 | Activities Invitation to Day of Fun on Saturday 13th Feb. RSVP please if you want to come along. They still have a few people to help them organise the day - a photographer is needed and any jugglers in Yangon - please come along to inspire and teach the kids a few new tricks! Contact yangon@seriousfunglobal.net if you juggle/diabolo/devil-stick, hula hoop, etc and are in town! More info at 09 961929660. ? Serious Fun in Yangon - 12A, May Kha St, (Ady Rd), Near the intersection of Pyay and Parami Rd | P 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Berlin Club Nacht | Activities Germany is pioneering in the field of electronic music and Berlin is the capital of the urban experimental youth and club culture. The club scene of Berlin is unique and the cradle of electro-club music. The Goethe-Institut Myanmar is proud to bring two acclaimed DJs from Berlin to Myanmar and will present an authentic “Berlin Club Nacht” in Yangon! The set form Berlin promises that your feet will not rest for a minute. Free Entry. You can find the Goethe Villa in between the Golden Butterfly Hotel and BAIC car dealer, right on the corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St. ? Goethe Villa - 8, Ko Min Ko Chin Rd, Bahan Tsp | P FROM 4:00 PM

Duwun X Red and Black Entertainment Presents - LOVE GONE BAD | Nightlife Party Animals! It’s time again for another Night of good Music, awesome People and a Dance above Yangon’s Sky. Yangon know talented Karl Ross (HummingBird, Port Autonomy). Door Entry: Cheap like your EX (8,000 Ks). So go and celebrate with your friends who Love You everyday and forget those who Hurt You yesterday. ? Alfa Hotel (Sapphire Bar)- No 41 Nawaday Rd, Yaw Min Gyi Quarter, Dagon Tsp | FROM 6:00 PM

SUNDAY 14TH FEBRUARY Manga Anime Games from Japan in Myanmar | Activities Good news for Japanese Anime lovers! Manga Anime Games from Japan in Myanmar event proudly presented by Japan Cultural Department and Myanmar Cultural Department. The art making of Japanese animation and games creation will be shown at the event. Free entry. ? National Museum of Myanmar - Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What’s On Myanmar-Japan Lethwei Challenge Fight | Sports Heros Vs Samurais Myanmar-Japan Lethwei Challenge Fight proudly organised by Myanmar Lethwei Association, supported by MPT and presented by Myanmar Media Management and Naing Moe Entertainment. Ticket prices are 10,000 / 25,000 / 35,000/ 70,000 Ks per ticket. More info at 09257666567. ? Thein Phyu Sport Ground - Thein Phyu Rd (Near Kandawgyi Lake) | P FROM 2:00 PM

SUNDAY 14TH - 17TH FEBRUARY Watercolour 2016 Art Show | Art Gallery 65 presents 'Watercolor 2016' an Art Exhibition featuring over 30 paintings by Myanmar master watercolour painters Khin Maung Zaw, Myint Naing & Aung Sint. This is the third time that these 3 artists have exhibited at Gallery 65. The first show was held in February of 2014 and was a running success with all paintings being highly sought after and selling out. ? Gallery 65 - 65 Yaw Min Gyi Rd (Behind Parkroyal Hotel) | P 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MONDAY 15TH FEBRUARY Pub Quiz & Mexican Mondays | Activities We all know it’s Monday. How do you cure the beginning-of-the-week blues? Go down to 50th Street to test your brain power, eat some tasty food & enjoy some refreshing drink. ? 50th Street Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

TUESDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Jazz Night | Nightlife Jazz night is upon 50th Street! Go down to 50th Street this evening to enjoy some live jazz music upstairs with Bamboo Trio from 7-10 PM. ? 50th Street Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY Ladies Night | Nightlife Mr.Y will be playing hip hop and R&B at Yangon Yangon Bar from 8pm onwards. Now girls can have fun at the highest Rooftop Bar every Wednesday and it’s free entrance for Ladies. Contact: 01255131. ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar - Rooftop, Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P FROM 9:00 PM

THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY Enchantment Myanmar Cultural Show | Art & Stage The new season of ‘Enchantment: Myanmar Cultural Show’ is starting in a brand new venue from Sunday 4th October! Make your booking now and experience the same joy and delight that each and every one of their audience members enjoyed last season. US$16 per person and more info at: 02540 04224. ? Bar One Restaurant - (Ground Floor), Utopia Tower, Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Valentine’s Day Guide

Credit to Victor Hanacek

2016 Valentine’s Day Guide Since the month February has started, most of you might have noticed there are lots of places with heart-shaped decorations and flowers. Valentine’s Day has become more and more popular in our country in the last five years. So, all you lovers, why don’t you go out there and celebrate, not only your special loved one, but also with friends and family! Enjoy!

13TH FEBRUARY 2016 Happy Valentine's Gay | Activities Hate Valentine's Day? Then celebrate Valentine's Gay at Port Autonomy! No matter who you are or who you love, everyone deserves to blur this holiday out. So skip the chocolates and the flowers and buy tequila shots instead! They promise it'll be more fun. PA is open as usual. Party starts at 9pm (and goes till late). Free entry. 3500 Ks cocktails all night. DJ Adam Garton Nicholas will be spinning glitter beat and camp hop. Fabulous flyer design by LOTUS and ASH, check them out! ? PORT AUTONOMY - 22 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd (Next to Golden Hills Tower) | P FROM 9:00 PM

Valentine's Salsa | Nightlife Valentines Salsa Night! It’s real. Salsa and Valentines at the same time! Salsa is popular for being a social dance, and we think it’s gonna be romantic to be held on 13th Feb (Saturday night). DJ Teef and Ricardo from Bangkok Latinos are preparing even more exciting performances for you! ? Union Bar - 42 Strand Rd (Same building as Red Cross by Strand Road) | P FROM 7:00 PM

Valentine's Day - G Shock Lover Day | Art & Stage G-Shock Lovers’ Day Live Concert presented by Bo Bo Entertainment at Kandawgyi Mhyaw Sin Island. Featuring Hlwan Paing, Yair Yint Aung, Shwe Htoo, Lil-Z, G-Fatt, Mi Sandi, Bobby Soxer. Tickets available at Bo Bo Music Production, City Mart, Orange, Nobody, Genius, RUNYGN, 1876, 1212 Call Centre. More details at 09425557666, 018619029. 8000 Ks per ticket and 12,000 Ks for couples. ? Kandawgyi Myaw Sin Island - Nat Mauk Rd (Inside Kandawgyi Park) | P 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Celebrate Valentine's 2016 | Dining Celebrate your Valentine’s Day with the Brunch Society at 26,000 Ks per person for a 4 course set menu, inclusive of a complimentary glass of house wine. Reservations at 09960359701. ? The Brunch Society - 143/149 Sule Pagoda Rd, Sule Plaza, Ground Floor, Pabedan Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

13TH - 14TH FEBRUARY 2016 Valentine’s Dinner | Dining Valentine’s Dinner at Gekko Restaurant will be available on 13th & 14th February from 6pm. US$25 per person (only available sharing with your loved one). Including 2 glasses of prosecco. Special discount on bottle of prosecco now US$29. ? Gekko - 535 Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp (same building with Lokanat Galleries) | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

14TH FEBRUARY 2016 Casablanca Valentine’s Party | Dining Enjoy an evening of romance at Belmond Governor's Residence! Join Casablanca Valentine's Day Dinner on February 14th. The evening begins at 6:30pm with a cocktail hour in the garden followed by a 5-course tasting menu of dishes that are perfect to share, and one bottle of wine per couple. The evening is complete with a live jazz band, special presents, and a five Lucky Draw prizes, including a Romantic Weekend Stay at Belmond Governor's Residence. This dinner is limited to just 15 couples so book soon at events.tgr@belmond.com or 01229 860. US$150++ per couple. ? Belmond Governor’s Residence - 35 Taw Win Rd (Near American Center) | P FROM 6:30 PM

Valentine's Day Dinner | Dining US$55 per person for Gourmet Set Menu at L’Opera Restaurant. Special tables for 2 for couples with balloons and roses everywhere. 15 minute Gondola rides (need to reserve) on the lake available for couples from 6.00 pm to 9.30 pm (booking recommended). Reservations at 01665516, 01660976. ? L'Opera - 62 D, U Htun Nyein Street (Near Inya Lake Hotel) | P FROM 6:30 PM

Valentine's Day Special Set Dinner | Dining Looking for new ways to show your loved ones how much you care? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon is ready to complete your gifts of love with their classic Valentine’s specials. Special set dinner – US$150 per couple including a bottle of Wine (Red/White/Sparkling). Complimentary Valentine’s Chocolate Praline, Rose Posy, instant photo and many more gifts. Book in advance for perfect dining at Lobby Lounge, please call 951 544500 ext 6221 or E-mail: fb.chry@chatrium.com ? Chatrium Hotel - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P FROM 6:30 PM

Valentine's Special | Dining Enjoy a Couple Set Dinner at US$70 with a bottle of Champagne or Wine. Call to book in a private room @ 01650933 ext: 121/122. ? Micasa Hotel Apartment - 17 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Fahrenheit Valentine's Dinner | Dining Fahrenheit loves a special night out. And even more so when it involves a date! So the Fahrenheit team has created a one-time-only Valentine’s Day dinner set for dates and longtime lovers. Made with love, there will be 3-course set which includes a special Valentine’s drink (or mocktail). Set price: 25,000 Ks per person. Reservations at 09780635844. ? FAHRENHEIT Bar - No. 38, Corner of Bo Gyoke Rd and Botahtaung Pagoda Rd | P FROM 6:00 PM

review

Credit to Imperial Garden

Impeccable Cooking

Imperial Garden @ Myanmar Plaza BY ROBERT BERG

WHAT IT IS The independent Imperial Garden provides a Cantonese influenced dim sum escape. It hosts a full bar, with happy hour from 6-8 pm. There are three adjoining private rooms for private functions and Saturday wine pairings are in order with selections from a Singaporean sommelier. The dining room is separated into four sections with a tastefully understated décor. Headed by Paul Wong, a 45 year veteran of dim sum kitchens, and 30 years atop the London dim sum scene, the restaurant has already found firm footings. RECOMMENDATIONS Starting off we enjoyed Prawn Dumplings (2000 Ks), which were in a thin nearly translucent wrapper, impeccably fresh and perfectly cooked. The accompanying cilantro chili garlic dipping sauce could be a go to for any dish. Next up Pork Soup Dumplings (2800 Ks), again perfectly prepared and served with a ginger-laced vinegar dipping sauce that contrasted perfectly with the rich pork filling. Squid Cakes and Prawn Bean Curd Rolls followed, both being tender, crunchy and bursting with flavour. Pan-Fried French Beans with Chili & Garlic (3200 Ks) were one of the highlights, showing the mastery of the kitchen’s skills. Yunnan influenced and laced with just enough Szechuan peppercorn to delightfully numb but not overpower the palate. The MaLa Chicken (7500 Ks), while a bit uninspired, but soon forgotten compared with the rest of the offerings. The Black Pepper Beef was our favourite dish of the evening – tender meat, spicy and bursting with complex flavors, this dish will keep us coming back for more! We finished our meal with Mango Pudding (1600 Ks), completely refreshing with a bit of condensed milk. It was a great finish to an exemplary meal. FINAL THOUGHTS Overall dim sum is impeccably cooked. The menu, while still growing, is filled with textured masterpieces and top notch ingredients. Novices will benefit from a well laid out picture menu. Not-to-miss dishes are PanFried Beans, Peppered Beef and the Squid Cakes. Address: 192 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road. Myanmar Plaza unit 315, Level 3, Bahan Township, Yangon. Phone: 09592508, 09971115318

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Kontemporary Korean Sorabol Korean BY TWINKLE

WHAT IT IS A high-end Korean chain restaurant situated in posh Kanbawza Street, serving authentic Korean cuisine. You can verify this from the majopatrons who are in the main Korean. ATMOSPHERE It's a large two storied building with a small garden for outdoor dining. It's a BBQ restaurant with built-in smoke suction vents for each table, so there’s very little smoke or pungent smell, even if you eat inside. If you are looking for a quiet retreat however, this is not a place for you. They serve large dishes and most Korean patrons come in big groups, so it's usually loud. Great to go with a large group of friends or family, and no need to feel bad for talking loudly and enjoying various Korean liquors as that's what everyone else will be doing anyway. RECOMMENDATIONS The BBQ of course is great. They have a choice of imported or homeraised meat on Korean farms. Their beef Bul Gogi (tender rib eye steak) is a huge hit (US$25 to US$35 for 150-200 g). I also loved the pork belly and rib meat (US$8 to US$15 for 100 g). We also tried the very tasty Korean pancakes , Hae Mul Pa Jeon, which are similar to a non-crispy tempura. The spicy stir fried octopus was both tender and chewy. Their Napa Wrap with Pork (US$30 per set of sliced pork, kimchi, bean curd, greens and other condiments) was fine but not really ‘out of this world’. They also serve a lot of little complimentary side dishes of kimchi and salad to go with the BBQ, which are adequate. The choices of sojus and other Korean liquors is better than any other Korean places I have been to, so it's great experiencing something different. FINAL THOUGHTS It's a great restaurant for a group night out. Most waitstaff were great but there were one or two who were unhelpful or slow, maybe it was simply the number of guests weighing down on them. Sorabol is on the pricy side of high-end but the meats on offer make it worth it, especially for a group. So, if you are looking for a place to have some fun with your mates, a few hearty meat dishes, and some strong drinks, this is the definitely the place for you. Address: 15 Kan Baw Za Road, Golden Valley Ward (2), Bahan Township, Yangon Phone: 09785888999, 09784425297, 09784425296, 09261593866 . Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Gallery

50TH ST INDIE BAND 5TH FEB 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES

INDEPTH NEW RELEASE PARTY FEBRUARY 2016 3RD FEB 2016 PHOTOS BY HONG SAR

now showing Start Showing from 5th February 2016 to 11th February 2016.

IP MAN - 3 Nay Pyi Taw Cinema | 01 250 277, 01 251 288

THE REVENANT Nay Pyi Taw Cinema | 01 250 277, 01 251 288

13 HOURS Nay Pyi Taw Cinema | 01 250 277, 01 251 288

THE FINEST HOURS Shae Saung Cinema (2) | 01 370 787, 09 730 01 704 Mingalar Cinema (Dagon Center 2) | 09 732 54 091, 09 732 54 091 Junction Square | 01 527 055

E PHAY KO DOH YWE KOUT PWEL (MYANMAR MOVIE) Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035, 09 260 887 036 Junction Square | 01 527 055 Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244

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