14 - 20 OCTOBER 2016
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What’s On FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER One man Band | Nightlife Looking for a live music vibe on Friday night? Check out local Burmese (Mg Win Cho) playing acoustic guitar and harmonic while singing classic songs to dance and sing along to. Classic cocktails and comfort food is available. ? Father's Office - 291, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
French (Love) Friday #18 - We Love Techno | Nightlife Time to party and leave the rainy days behind. The Myanmar live bands Midnight on Fire, General Tiger Gun and Side Effect will heat up the night with their energetic indie rock. Then, put your hands up for Deep House creme de la creme with La Mamie’s crew. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Road, Sanchaug Tsp | P From 8:00 PM
We Call It FUNKY | Nightlife Dog & Bone Parties has joined forces with The Penthouse and is proud to present “We Call It FUNKY”, the latest in their series of events where, as always, good music is the focus. With a deep, funky and soulful feel, a hint of the old school and banging basslines, this is a vibe everyone will enjoy. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Bagaya Street, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8:00PM — 2:00AMM
Friday live | Nightlife Must Enjoy, Free Entrance ! One Night Two Bands ! ? Immortal Titans Wine Bar & Dining - 49, Moe Kaung Rd(East Racecourse Rd), Yankin Tsp | P 7:00PM — 1:00AM
14TH - 15TH OCTOBER Fukte: Experimental Music Concert and Workshop | Activities Welcome to another edition of experimental music performance in Yangon! Started several years ago at art space 7000 Padauk, the tradition continues at Myanm/art, with sound artist Fukte and Suasum, performing live on Friday night and hosting a workshop on Saturday. The workshop will include a short introduction on what is noise music, a description of some relevant artists that influenced Fukte (from Italy and worldwide), an introduction to field recording, small session of listening, and practical instructions on how to build an antenna to catch EMF and use it as sound source. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. ? Myanm/art - 98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay Street, Bo Tahtaung Tsp | P 6:00 PM
SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER Chatrium Charity Golf Tournament | Sport 16th Chatrium Golf Tournament will be the host at Pun Hlaing Golf Club this Sunday. For more information and details, please call Chatrium Royal Lake via 01 544400 Ext: 6612. ? Pun Hlaing Golf Club - Pun Hlaing Golf Resort, Pun Hlaing Golf Kwin Rd, Hlaing Thar Yar Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Invasiv Music Festival | Art & Stage INVASIV is an Electronic Dance Music festival founded by a group of music enthusiasts dedicated to bringing the World’s Top 100 Dj Producers to Myanmar, Headliners: R3hab, HeadhunterZ, BlasterJaxx, David Garwell, Juicy M and more. Tickets prices are 45,000 Ks and are available at Sein Lan So Pyay Garden, Balance Fitness, DIY Hotpot, Sport Bar @Mya Yeik Nyo and Kaung Kaung Ma Lar Sham Kaw @Myanmar Plaza. ? Shwe Htut Tin Compound - Beside Sky Star Hotel, East Racing Course, Tamwe Tsp | P 3:30PM — 11:45PM
What’s On 15TH - 16TH OCTOBER Myanmar Plaza Lighting Festival | Festival Myanmar Plaza is to hold Myanmar Thadingyut Festival on 15th and 16th of October. Htwe Oo Myanmar Traditional Puppet show will be performing. Interactive game shows and fun activities will be featured for young people and families to enjoy valuable time and holidays. ? Myanmar Plaza - corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Rd & Setmhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:00PM — 9:00PM
Yangon Job Fair by MyJobs.com.mm | Activities MyJobs.com.mm Myanmar will host 2nd Job Fair at Myanmar Convention Centre MCC on this Saturday and Sunday. Myanmar’s top companies will interview and hire the requirement positions to their team. Free entry and take your CVs too. For more info, contact 09 31349834. ? Myanmar Convention Centre MCC - Min Dhama Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Care Teen - Food Festival | Business For the Yangon foodies, there are lots of food promotions and fairs and fun games in place. What a festival! Have fun. ? People's Park and People's Square - Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9:00AM — 6:00PM
SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER (FULL MOON DAY) Full Moon Day of Thidingyut | Art & Stage There will be a lot of famous singers : Sai Sai Kham Leng, Snare, Hlwan Paing, Ye Yint Aung, Ar-T, Shwe Htoo, X box, Htet yan, G Fatt, Bobby Soxer, Amera Hpone. It is gonna be a great night for Thindingyut. ? Kandawgyi Mhyaw Sin Island - Kandawgyi Myaw Sin Island, Nat Mauk St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 5:00PM
Collective Dream Performance | Activities The Collective Dream is a multicultural, inclusive and fun event that aims to generate positive spaces to create and celebrate connection, empathy and to bring positive messages, joy, happiness, and reflection for people of Myanmar. ? Maha Bandoola Garden - Maha Bandula Park St | P 3:00PM — 6:30PM
Thadingyut | Festival Thadingyut, the seventh month of the Myanmar calendar, is the end of the Buddhist lent or Vassa. Thadingyut festival last for three days: the day before the full moon day, the full moon day and the day after the full moon day. Come join them celebrate Thadingyut together at L'Opera by lighting a lantern to the sky. ? L'Opera Italian Restaurant & Bar - 62D, U HTun Nyein Street | P 7:30PM — 10:00PM
MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER Hot Monday | Nightlife Don’t waste your good Monday elsewhere. Drop the bass down low and keep the beats up. Hottest Hip Hop tracks to let your sweat touch the dance floor. ? 7th Joint Bar and Grill - Shwe Asia Building, Corner of 48th St on Mahabandoola Rd, Botatuang Tsp | P 5:00PM
What’s On TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER Baroque Lounge | Art & Stage Baroque meets electro: this seemingly impossible combination is ‘synthesized’ in an experimental concert series performed by the Hamburg baroque orchestra Elbipolis. Having established themselves in the early music scene for their musical brilliance and interpretational flair, Elbipolis regularly performs ‘lounge concerts’ that combine music of the baroque together with electronic artists such as Tim Exile from London or Brezel Göring from Stereo Total. ? Goethe Villa Yangon - No.8, Koh Min Koh Chin Rd, Bahan Tsp (Next to Golden Butterfly Hotel) | P 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY 19TH OCTOBER Ladies Night | Nightlife Ladies Night Out! Every Wednesday Night, Free Entry and Free One Cocktail for all ladies until 9pm. ? Piano Bar Yangon - No.2, Parami Rd, Parami Hotel, Mayangone Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Ladies Night | Nightlife DJ MR.Y at 8pm with HipHop/Electro beats. FREE cocktail to ladies at 7pm. 50% off on Frozen cocktails, 20% off on sparkling wine. Bucket Beers Deal (Buy4 get 2). ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar - 339, Sakura Tower, Bogyoke Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 11:30 PM
THURSDAY 20TH OCTOBER The Authentic and Unique Mexican Taco Night | Dining Join and indulge in mouthwatering Tacos while sipping on a tasty Margarita or Corona Beer. See you tomorrow at the 1st floor Mindone Lounge and enjoy tequila shots from our Mexican girls! Please kindly inform them that they still have some seats available for Taco Bar via 01 229860. ? Belmond Governor’s Residence - Taw Win Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 9:30 PM
20TH - 22ND OCTOBER Myanmar Water 2016 | Activities MyanmarWater 2016 will gather thousands of industry professionals in trying to tackle the emerging challenges faced by Myanmar as well as offering business opportunities in promoting positive developments in the sector and to also make a difference by ramping up development of the country's water systems. MyanmarWater 2016 is therefore an ideal springboard for all industry players in the region and foreign investors who are keen to carve a niche in this newly emerging market. The focus will be on water supply, sanitation, water resources and purification. ? Myanmar Event Park (MEP) - Shin Saw Pu Road, Myay Ni Gone | P 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
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NEW ILLUSTRATED MAP CREATED FOR YANGON BY ANNE POULTER
Myanmore media house in Yangon have teamed up with Visa Card to produce a pocket-sized illustrated Yangon map that includes a suggested 24 hour itinerary in the city. The map has been designed to make it super easy for visitors to enjoy their stay in Yangon by providing local tips and the essential information about Yangon’s heritage buildings. The contents of the map have been produced in cooperation with Singaporean graphic designer Richie Chan and British illustrator/cartoonist Ben Hopkins. Comprising over 60 hand drawn illustrations depicting the principal places of interesting, iconic buildings and fun activities, Ben Hopkins explains, “The intention was for the map to serve as an accurate visual representation of the Yangon’s attractions and the city’s character that are central to the visitor experience. To do so, we created a guided tour using made-up characters representing key interests such as shopping, photography, sports and adventure, gastronomy, heritage, arts & culture.” Visitors can follow in the footsteps of renowned figures of bygone years through the city’s historic attractions, find unique dishes in friendly restaurants, visit unforgettable landmarks for memorable photographs, engage in fun activities and delve into the Yagonite’s favourite shopping areas.
Some might argue the map represents an overly sanitized version of Yangon, a point not lost on Ben, “I suggested we include a few hole in the wall restaurants and cheap whisky shacks, but Visa were havin’ none of it. I’m already planning an alternative version, if anyone’s up for sponsoring us”. That aside, the tips on how to spend 24 hours in Yangon is packed with fun information for Yangon’s tourists beginning with breakfast recommendations, moving through landmark attractions, activities for all ages, key areas in Yangon and highlight a diverse range of restaurant recommendations for all budgets. Practical information is also provided, such as a list of travel tips on money matters, finding accommodation, travelling light, health and hygiene, getting around town and conversing in basic polite phrases. “We’re excited about how it turned out and are confident it will be a useful resource for Yangon’s visitors,” says Myanmore’s artistic director Richie Chan. Embassies are clearly marked with national flags so visitors can spend less time looking up addresses and more time enjoying their holiday. Visa commented, “We are delighted to release this unique illustrated map of Yangon as part of our service to ensure visitors enjoy the best experiences Yangon has to offer. More than just a map, this is a unique creative approach to visiting Yangon gives a lively and vibrant depiction of the city and at the same time celebrates its great heritage.” ‘Yangon Map’ has been released just as the monsoon season ends and the high tourism season begins. Packed with information for dry season travellers, the complimentary map was custom-made for Visa Card by Yangon-based media company Myanmore and is available from hotels, restaurants, bars and shops around Yangon.
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MANPUKU BUFFET A JAPANESE BUFFET that WON’T BREAK THE BANK BY MARC SPINNEKER
WHAT IT IS - With branches in Tokyo, Los Angeles and now Yangon,
Manpuku Buffet is a buzzing Japanese barbecue that is equally popular among locals and expats. In fact, if you come during prime time from Fridays to Sundays you may have to spend some time at their waiting area for a table. However, fret not. What you are about to experience is well worth your time. This Japanese chain has everything you need for a fantastic evening (starts at 3pm). Enjoy fresh and delicious meat, sea food, and side dishes in ample supply that you can grill to your own level of perfection. Highlight: all this for 12,800 kyats flat plus drinks.
ATMOSPHERE - Hosting up to 200 people, the one-room diner is dominated by a bustling activity with waiters and guests alike walking around. Still, you won’t feel like the place is cramped or as if your neighbor could unintentionally become part of your conversation as the tables have a good distance from one another. The attentive staff spots your every need, cleaning your table every so often, offering drinks, and exchanging the grate as soon as it becomes necessary. Most importantly, the seating is wonderfully cozy—a rarity in a city where most locations don’t seem to bother much about comfort. RECOMMENDATION - Choose from 18 varieties of meat and have it freshly marinated with one of four different sauces, each as excellent as the other. Special recommendation goes to the beef tongue, the pork belly and the chicken hearts. If you don’t feel like having meat this time, you may find joy in the sea food bar with mussels, squid, prawns and other delicacies, the daily changing soup offer, or the extensive salad and fruit bar. All ingredients are strictly sourced locally, giving them a wonderfully fresh taste. Once you have your selection together and start grilling, indulge in a gratifying evening of superb food, especially the assortments of meat. PRICE - 12,800 kyats for 1.5 hours as much as you can eat. Afterwards every 10 minutes, you’ll be charged 1,000 kyats. Beer, whiskey, wine, cocktails and fruit drinks (juice, smoothies, etc.) come in many variations. No. 26-B, Aung Zay Ya Street, Kyauk Kone, Yankin township Opening time: 3pm – 11pm | Phone: 099 6155 5966 www.manpukumyanmar.com
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HAGL Myanmar Centre (Myanmar Plaza), corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road & No.1 Industrial Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar hello@espressonite.com.mm Opening Hours: 8:00 am — 9:00 pm www.myanmore.com/yangon/restaurant-directory/listing/juicetopia
Juicetopia is the first independent juice bar chain founded in Myanmar, and they’re absolutely crazy about vegetable and fruit juices and smoothies.
Coco's Catering & Lunchbox No.479, Innwa (4) Street, 6th Quarter, South Okkalapa Township, Yangon, Myanmar 09 976885622, 09 971258022 cococatering.myanmar@gmail.com Opening Hours: 9:00 am — 6:00 pm (Mon — Fri) 9:00 am — 1:00 pm (Sat) Sundays Closed www.myanmore.com/yangon/restaurant-directory/listing/cocos-catering-lunchbox
Coco’s provide the following services: Corporate/Business Events Catering Management Service - Wedding Buffet Catering - Wedding Sit-Down Catering - Premium Catering Birthday Parties Management Service - Promotion/Product Launch Catering Service - Corporate/Companies Staffs’ Monthly Meal Service Lunchbox Services Menus include - Buffet, Set Menu, Lunch Box Menu, Corporate Staffs Meal Menu, Myanmar Traditional Desserts Menu, Business Seminar Menu Packages. Pricing can be specially negotiable for you and we can guaranteed to provide best quality and fresh food to your event without worries.
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ONE CHAMPIONSHIP_ STATE OF WARRIORS 7TH OCTOBER 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES
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Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction Square | 01 527 055 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 Nay Pyi Daw | 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
myanmore Card Deals FISH & CO. MYANMAR -10% off on total bill - not valid with any other promotion -Valid at Fish & Co. Myanmar (Parami Outlet) and Valid for dining only -Valid for Everyday - Advanced booking is required - Valid for same table/ same group 2/B, Parami Road, Mayangone Township 09 967 750 926 / 01 966 0 952
GRINGO CHILANGOS 10% off total bill (excluding any happy hour 2-for-1 purchase) Valid for an individual bill or group bill (max 10) Offer can not be used in conjunction with any other pre-existing discount arrangements the cardholder may have with Gringo Chilangos Valid for all days Maximum 10 persons per card 257, Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Botahtaung Tsp 01 245 631
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