13 - 19 JANUARY 2017
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What’s On FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY DJ Mirror at The Penthouse -House-TechHouse | Nightlife DJ Mirror, all the way from UK, is playing House & Tech-House at The PentHouse. Come by to enjoy the pleasant view, to savour and to have your memorable night. ? The Penthouse - 271-273 bar ga yar street. Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Township | P 10:00 PM — 2:00 AM
FUNKY Friday at ROOT | Nightlife Come groove with us this Friday! DJ Yu KT will take you through all the FUNKY HOUSE. Drink Deals: Extended Happy Hours: 4 - 8 PM |1 for 1 Draught Beer| 5 for 12,000 Ks Bucket Deals| 50% selected cocktails. ? ROOT - Unit G01 , Bo Myat Tun Tower, Bo Myat Htun Street (lower block), Botahtaung Tsp | P 9:00 PM — 1:00 AM
13TH-15TH JANUARY Job Fair | Business For job seekers, there will be the Job Fair at Tatmadaw Hall. There will be a seminar, a lucky draw and a lot of job opportunities for you. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Road, Dagon Township | P 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
13TH-19TH JANUARY Japanese Film Festival | Art & Stage Japanese film festival is organized by Agency for Cultural affairs and located at Nay Pyi Daw Cinema. They will show all kinds of films such as Movie, Cartoon, Animations and so on. The event will go on for one week and it is free. ? Nay Pyi Daw Cinema - Sula Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:30 PM
SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY Yu KT at the Penthouse -Deep Tech-House | Nightlife Yu KT is playing again at the Penthouse this Saturday. Free Entry. Cool drinks and crazy beats await you. ? The Penthouse - 271-273 bar ga yar street. Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Township | P 10:00 PM — 2:00 AM
Free First Week - Level 3 Securities and Investment Training | Education Attend the First Week of Training for FREE! Get International Qualification in Securities and Investment. CISI Int’l Introduction to Securities and Investment (IISI) Training Course . Contact for detail Via : 09 96188 9622, 09 78393 6390. ? Institute of Business and Investment Management (IBIM) - 253 (A101), Mahabandoola Road, 45th Street Corner,Botahtaung Township | P 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
The Sunset Boat Party | Nightlife It's the season of cool sunsets, when Yangon's No.1 party returns. Join us as we fly the pirates flag and set sail down the Yangon River to pulsing beats under the setting sun. The Boat Party will bring together DJs with swelling beats from House Music to Gypsy, Breaks to Hip Hop and Electro, for a nostalgic Yangon evening out. Ticket - 15,000Ks. ? Botahtaung Jetty - The Royal Irrawaddy Boat, Botahtaung Township | P 4:30 PM — 7:30 PM
What’s On IFG Healthy Food Fair Festival | Activities Experience a variety of healthy food from hotels and restaurants in Yangon. Interesting door prizes and a lucky draw. Games and social circus for children and a school lunch box competition. ? Inya Lake Hotel - U Htun Nyein Street, Yankin Township | P 2:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Where The Land And Water End - Opening | Art & Stage An exhibition by Wolfgang Laib. Many international art critics consider Wolfgang Laib to be one of the 100 most important artists of our time. His works are part of the best art collections around the globe. Wolfgang Laib’s exhibition “Where the Water and the Land End“ will open on 14th of January 2017 at 2:30 pm at the Yangon Secretariat / Minister’s Office. ? Yangon's Secretariat Building - the joint where Thein Phyu Road, Maha Bandula Rd, Bo Aung Kyaw Rd and Anawrahta Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 2:30 PM — 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY Oktoberfest Brunch | Dining New at Mahlzeit - every 3rd Sunday of the month. Enjoy the Oktoberfest feeling with food and drinks for 30,000 Ks! Buffet style, beer and wine included. Reservation Via: 097 841 51250. Mahlzeit - 84 Pann Hlaing Street,Sanchaung Township | 11:30 AM — 2:30 PM
Free Seminar - Intro to FX Markets and Dealing Best Practice | Education STA (UK) Myanmar Chapter/MMA Knowledge-Sharing Seminar. Leighton Crisp (Head of Treasury, ANZ Bank) will talk about STA on 15th January 2017 at Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) Building. Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) Building - the corner of Sule Pagoda Rd and Merchant Rd, Kyauktada Township | 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM
Zumba Dance with Moe-39 | Sports Zumba is an easy to follow, calorie burning, dance-fitness party and is for everyone, both male and female, young or old. Ditch the workout, come party with Certified Zumba Fitness Instructor ZIN™ Moe. Drop in class fee is only 7,000 Ks. For more detail call 01373777. ? Fit Way Gym - 178, Yadanar Myaing Condominium,Upper Pansoedan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM
MONDAY 16TH JANUARY Mad for it Monday | Nightlife Mad for it Mondays. 90’s Britpop & Drinks Specials Every Monday 7pmLate, Heineken 15,00/2,500 Ks, Jack Daniels & Coke 4,500 Ks.Heineken & Jack Daniels Chaser 6,500 Ks, SuperSonic Gin & Tonic 4,500 Ks, Chapagne (prosecco), Super Nova 5,500 Ks. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building | P 7:00 PM
TUESDAY 17TH JANUARY POOL TOURNAMENT | Nightlife It’s time for the Fat Ox pool tournament tonight at 7pm! 5000 Ks entry, winner takes all! Go over and have some Monday night fun. ? The Fat Ox Bar - 50th Street, Middle Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM
What’s On 17TH-31ST JANUARY YAHF Photo Competition 2017 | Art & Stage $1000 USD of photo equipment to be won. WHO? Open to anyone. WHAT? Submit a set of three photographs which represent to you the theme of this year’s Yangon Art and Heritage Festival: “Memories, Objects and Spaces” WHEN? Deadline 31st January 2017. ? Myanmar Deitta - 3rd floor, No.49, 44th st, Bo Tahtaung Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY Parami Pizza Promotion | Dining Any Pizza or Pasta and a Tiger beer or a glass of house wine with 12,000 Ks. ? PARAMI PIZZA - 11/8,Cnr of Malikha Rd and Parami Rd,7th Qtr,Mayangone Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Ladies Night | Nightlife Join DJ Mr.Y from 8PM - Hip Hop, House, R&B and more. Free cocktail for ladies from 7PM. Happy Hour from 5PM till 7PM. ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar - 339, Sakura Tower, Corner of Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 11:30 PM
Movie Night | Activities "Every simple piece of plastic that has ever been created since the 19th centery is still somewhere on our planet. So if it never goes away, where does it go?" Movie night at the Knowledge Sharing Center of Partnership for Change. Movie: Plastic Paradise (English subtitle). Free of charge. ? Knowledge Sharing Center of Partnership for Change - 77/79A, Bo Yar Nyunt St, Dagon Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
THURSDAY 19TH JANUARY Thursday Kirin night | Nightlife Explore the sophisticated taste of Japanese Premium beer Kirin Ichiban at CLub Rizzoli everyday. Especially BUY 1 GET 1 FREE on Thursdays. ? Club Rizzoli - Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon, 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 PM
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Bagan / Photo by Hong Sar
top 10 myanmar destinations BAGAN Built during the 9th and 13th centuries, the thousands of temples that dot the Bagan plains make for a breathtaking sight and an interesting glimpse of a city that was once the capital of the mighty Pagan Empire. For those on a slightly higher budget, the best experience is from a hot air balloon, a service which is currently offered by two companies, Balloons over Bagan and Oriental Ballooning - run between October and March. INLE LAKE Inle Lake, in Myanmar’s Shan State, attracts huge numbers of visitors each year due to the unique lifestyle of the local people and the beautiful scenery surrounding the lake. The best place to start is the lakeside town of Nyaung Shwe, from where it’s very easy to hire boats to take you on tours on the lake. The Red Mountain vineyard is located just outside the town. MAWLAMYINE Like Yangon, Mawlamyine (renamed Moulmein by the British) was a colonial town and the once-capital of Lower Burma. Today, colonial-era buildings are dotted around the town and there is a pleasant, if slightly rundown, promenade running along the riverfront, which is a great spot to sit and watch the sunset. HPA AN The capital of Karen State is home to caves, mountains and a relaxing atmosphere. The most notable sites are Saddar Cave and Mount Zwegabin, both of which are within an easy distance from the main town. From Hpa An, a good option is to take a relaxing boat trip along the river to Mawlamyine.
MANDALAY The country’s last royal capital attracts visitors due to its history and culture rather than any aesthetic beauty. It’s hot and dusty downtown, but the city’s outskirts are home to some ancient towns and ruins, as well as the iconic U Bein Bridge. At sunset, the best views are seen from atop Mandalay Hill. NGWE SAUNG Just five hours’ drive west of Yangon, Ngwe Saung beach is your place for a spot of relaxation. The huge beach, which stretches from horizon to horizon, sees very few visitors so you often feel that you have the entire beach to yourself. Options here include a sea fishing trip and hiring a motorbike to explore the surrounding areas. The once-bustling town of Pathein is just an hour away. PYIN OO LWIN The British established Pyin Oo Lwin (which they named Maymyo) as a hillside resort town where officers could go to escape the heat down at sea level. It’s easy to see why; the town has a calm, cool feel and is lush with trees and vegetation. A highlight of any Pyin Oo Lwin visit is the beautiful Botanical Gardens. MERGUI ARCHIPELAGO Over 800 islands make up this beautiful, unique and relatively unvisited location in the Tanintharyi Region of Southern Myanmar. Visit the beautiful old colonial town of Myeik the gateway to the islands, magnificently situated on a peninsula jutting out into the Andaman sea. HSIPAW This quiet little town on the road to Lashio, 200km north of Mandalay is attracting a stream on independat travellers looking for an intreresting trekking experience. Hsipaw is one of the few places in Myanmar where you can get a bed for the night for less than US$10, Head to Mr Shakes, for a mojito! NGAPALI BEACH Currently Myanmar’s only “resort-style” beach getaway, Ngapali is renowned for its high-quality resorts and pristine beaches. In terms of activities, it is remarkably underdeveloped although there are many beautiful spots to relax and while away a few days. There are several beach-side restaurants to eat and drink to watch the sun go down with your toes in the sand.
Inle / Photo by Hong Sar
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800 BOWLS BY RICHIE CHAN
Here’s one more to every food hunter’s list of must-tries: authentic Chinese cuisine set in the heart of downtown that serves up traditional “La Mian” and exquisite Xiao Long Baos (steamed mini pork dumplings). 800 Bowls offers two levels of modern dining space with a casual and friendly atmosphere; its open kitchen concept treats diners to a curated spectacle of laborious dough rolling, twisting and stretching. We left the decision of ordering to the restaurant manager Teddy. Our appetizer, the Radish Pastry (3,000 Ks for a serving of 3) had a flaky crust that was wafer-thin – only skilful hands can execute – and within, a generous portion of radish filling that was moist, soft and just melted in our mouths. Our highlight of the evening: Original Xiao Long Bao (4,000 Ks for a serving of 6 mini dumplings). They were exquisite – made with finesse and consistency and packed with flavour from generous pork filling and a rich broth within. Here’s a tip to enjoy its full flavour: scoop it up carefully onto a spoon, make a small bite into the skin and suck the broth out. Try not to break the skin as you scoop it up! For those who might fancy extra toppings of crab roe and cheese bits, opt for the Extreme Xiao Long Bao for an extra 1,000 Ks. This dish is highly recommended and surely worth the wait as it was made fresh from scratch on the spot. The mango pudding, with a Zen-like appeal, was smooth with a bean curd texture, but it could have been exceptional if the taste of mango were apparent. Mango shaves or bits could add texture too. We wound down our meal with complimentary fragrant Chinese tea. The evening’s service was outstanding; staff was friendly, efficient, attentive, patient and thoughtful. The seating layout was comfortably spaced out and flexible (whether diners come as individuals, in pairs or groups of 6). The price point of most dishes was relatively high, but definitely worth every penny for superb quality of dining. This place is highly recommended and we’re sure to patronize 800 bowls over and over again.
800 Bowls is located next to KBZ Bank at the Asia Business Centre, Unit G06/07 on the corner of Maha Bandoola and 48th Street in Bohtataung twp, Yangon. The restaurant is open daily from 11am-11pm, so long as the last order is in by 9:30pm.
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The Beer Bar ? 52/A, Myint Zu Street 1, Parami Ward, Yankin Township, Yangon, Myanmar 09 45503 6024, 09 430 33522 Opening Hours: 11:00 AM — 11:00 PM
A nice bar with outdoor seating where you can sit peaceful with your friends while having their signature beers.. Colour beers, Effel Tower Beer & Clay Pot Beer.
Pirate Bar ? G-9, Asia Business Center, corner of 47th Street & Maha Bandula Road, Botataung Township Yangon, Myanmar Opening Hours: 5:00 PM — 11:30 PM
The first Pirate-style bar in Yangon located on Maha Bandula Road, Botahtaug.
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 13th to 19th January 2017.
THE GREAT WALL
The Great Wall is a 2016 epic historical fiction action-adventure monster film directed by Zhang Yimou and written by Tony Gilroy, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro, Max Brooks, Edward Zwick, and Marshall Herskovitz. The film stars Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Andy Lau. Nay Pyi Daw, Junction Square, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
PATRIOT’S DAY
Patriots Day is a 2016 American mystery thriller-drama film directed by Peter Berg and written by Berg, Matt Cook and Joshua Zetumer. Starring Mark Wahlberg, J. K. Simmons, John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, and Michelle Monaghan, the film is about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent terrorist manhunt led by Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
ASSASSIN'S CREED
Assassin's Creed is a 2016 action adventure film based on the video game franchise of the same name. Nay Pyi Daw
TT AND DONUT
TT and Donut is Comedy Action Drama movie directed by Adsatun Sattagovit. Starings with Pyay T Oo, Chattarika Sittaprom and so many actors. Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Thamada Cinema, Thwin
NGA BA (BURMESE MOVIE)
Nga Ba is the Burmese action movie directed by Khin Saw Myo with stars: Kyaw Thu, Kyaw Ye Aung, Min Oo, Nay Myo Aung, Soe Myat Thuzar and Aye Myat Thu and so on. Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
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