16 - 22 DECEMBER 2016
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YOGA & MEDITATION guide
What’s On FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER Masquerade Ball | Nightlife Held by the youth of Connect Institute, the ball is a pioneer project. Never been done before, this will give the youth an opportunity they have never experienced before. It is also Connect’s first Annual Ball to celebrate a wonderful school year. There will be performances by our Music and Dance clubs and a talent show by our students. There will be awards given to the Ball King & Queen, Best Dressed, Everyone’s BFF, and Swan of the Night | Ticket : 30,000-40,000 Kyats | RSVP via 09420071971, ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - 1, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Corner of Setmhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Latin Christmas | Nightlife The very first holiday season edition entitled "Latin Christmas" will bring you dazzling Latin beats and unforgettable fun with salsa, bachata, tango and kizomba performances lining up to keep you entertained through the night. You will also get a chance to attend a free Salsa + Bachata workshop by Filipino latin/ballroom dance instructor Jef Tian! Free welcome drinks for the ladies & free finger food for all our guests. ? Club Rizzoli - 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 9:30 PM — 12:30 AM
LIVE at Pioneer | Nightlife Pioneer club welcomes DJ Envy & MC BB Kate (Thailand) to the house at this Friday 16th. Table resveration via 09 451777780, 09 777780067. ? Pioneer Club - 330 Ahlone Rd, Yangon Int’l Hotel Compound, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 PM
16TH - 29TH DECEMBER Lokanat Galleries 46th Anniversary Art Exhibition | Art Lokanat’s best artist will show their masterpieces at this exhibition to show the advance proud of their 46th Anniversary. ? Lokanat Galleries - 62, First Floor, Pansodan St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 17TH DECEMBER Morning Yoga Classes | Sports Searching for some relaxation for the soul and some sport in the morning: Come by every Saturday starting at 8.00 am to the pool and then stay on for some amazing breakfast and pool hang out. US$ 32 per person for outside guests – don’t forget to bring your own mat. ? Rose Garden Hotel Yangon - 171 Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Yangon Collective Winter Market | Shopping A pop-up market of cool products for the cool season - brought to you by the Yangon Collective - connecting independent small business with the community. Stalls will feature fresh food and produce plus homewares and creative designs grown in, and inspired by, Myanmar. ? Yangon Bakehouse - 30 Inya Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Ashram Opening | Sports You are cordially invited for our launch party of Ashram on. Come and join us for a fun-filled morning with Yoga demonstrations and learn about the benefits of Yoga. They will be serving up a healthy breakfast spread and a variety of detox juices and we’re excited to welcome you as their Ashram member. | RSVP via 01 249 255. ? Kandawgyi Palace Hotel - Kan Yeik Tha Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM
What’s On The First Jam 5th year Anniversary | Activities This year is going to be the fifth year anniversary of The First Jam which is presented by Myanmar Street Dance. This time they will bring new ideas and competitors. The First Jam is one of the biggest dance events in Myanmar with a lot of hip hop influences. They change from all style 1 vs 1 to 2 vs 2. So start training your skills and routine with your tag mate. And BBoy Seven to Smoke has invited 2 competitors from abroad. ? Hledan Centre - Corner of Pyay and Hledan Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 11:00 AM — 8:00 PM
DJ Run Festival Myanmar | Art & Stage DJ will spin the hottest songs to motivate you as you complete the last lap on the track. Your job is to finish the line in first place! | Ticket - 18,000 Kyats | RSVP via - 1876 ? People's Park and People's Square - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra 2016 December | Art & Stage Join in the program with Symphony No. 3 by Beethoven, 1st mov. from Piano Concerto by E. Grieg, Christmas, Song Medley, Fu Ru Sa To, Myanmar Sate Yin Myanmar Shu Khin, Mhaw Link Chat Ta Sone Ta Yar, Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra, Yunosuke Yamamoto, Kyoko Koyam, Supporting Musicians (various instrument players from Japan), Gitameit Chorus, Univoice Music Team Choir Japan Culture House Chorus, Yangon Konsei Chorus. | RSVP via - 095010916 ? National Theatre of Yangon - Ywar Ma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30 PM
Live Music - Ayeyarwaddy Delta Daredevils | Art & Stage Catch the Ayeyarwaddy Delta Daredevils dish out another helping of genuine Americana music. Who knew Metallica, The Ramones and Patsy Kline could sound so good? ? Union Bar - 42 Strand Rd, Bo Tahtaung Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM
DJ Celeste Siam at Inya | Nightlife Celeste Siam - recipient of Asia’s Top 10 Female DJ Award 2014 & Ibiza’s favourite Asian female DJ, and recognized by the Top 10 of ASIA AWARD ORGANIZATION as Best ASIAN FEMALE DJ, she has been a part of large-scale events such as Road to Ultra (Taiwan), Arcardia (Thailand), entertaining at high level corporate event for Ferrari F1 in (Malaysia, Spain and Abhu Dhabi) and Moto GP for Ducati. ? Inya Bar - Inya Lake Hotel, 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd | P 10:00 PM — 2:00 AM
17TH - 19TH DECEMBER Model ASEAN Meeting Myanmar | Activities Model ASEAN Meeting Myanmar is a simulation of the ASEAN Summit where the participants discuss through a series of discussions under 3 pillars of economic, socio-cultural and political security. The theme of this Model ASEAN event will be “Protection and Promotion of the Rights of the Migrant Workers”. ? Yangon Technological University - Yangon Technological University, Insein Rd | P 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER Pocari Sweat Run 2016 | Sports Pocari Sweat is an event worth looking forward to. Carrying the theme of healthy running, it encourages society to take part in sports and running and participate in games and re-hydration programs. Registration venue: MDG Office-16E, East Course Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon. ? Kyite Kasan Stadium - East Horse Race Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 5:30 AM — 10:30 AM
What’s On CSRR - Sunday Adventure Brunch | Dining Let's get together and enjoy a nice brunch, where we talk about adventure, traveling, camping and all the fun activities we all love. The Brunch Society has created a special CSRR – Tapas Brunch package for 12,000 kyats ++ per person, but of course ala carte options are also available. | RSVP via - 09 960 359701 ? The Brunch Society - 143/149, Sule Pagoda Road, Sule Plaza, Ground Floor | P 1:00 PM — 6:00 PM
MONDAY 19TH DECEMBER Mad for it Monday | Nightlife 90’s Britpop & Drinks Specials: Heineken 1,500/2,500 Kyats, Jack Daniels & Coke 4,500 Kyats, Heineken & Jack Daniels Chaser 6,500 Kyats, SuperSonic Gin & Tonic 4,500 Kyats & Champagne (prosecco) Super Nova 5,500 Kyats. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM
TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER Capoeira Class | Sports Wear comfortable T-shirt and sports pants (no shorts, no jeans allowed). Classes are free. Beginners welcome. Usually we play in the main building, upstairs. But sometimes, if the weather allows it, you can find us practicing on the grass outside. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Golden Circus Myanmar Tour of Cirque Papillon | Activiites Catch the amazing French performances: trapeze, juggling, clowns, dog and bike acts, highwire, magic, hand balancing…and so much more. Tickets range from 6,000 to 120,000 Kyats via 09964224554. ? Aung Thu Kha Compound - 65A, Min Nandar Rd, Anawmar 1 Qtr, Tharkayta Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 21ST DECEMBER Ladies Night | Nightlife DJ MR. Y with HIPHOP, R&B, HOUSE, etc. FREE COCKTAIL to ladies at 7pm. 50% OFF on Frozen cocktails. 20% OFF on Sparkling Wine. Bucket Beers Deal (Buy 4 get 2). ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar - 339, Sakura Tower, Corner of Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd & Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 11:30 PM
THURSDAY 22ND DECEMBER Vietnam Expo 2016 | Activities Vietnam Expo 2016 will see a participation of enterprises whose brands are awarded the "Vietnam Value" which symbolizes prestige, quality, and a deserving representative for Vietnam brands in domestic marketss as well as brand development in international markets. More details: https:// signedevents.com/myanmar/yangon/vietnam-expo-2016-in-myanmar ? Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM
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YOGA & MEDITATION Yangon has a number of yoga and meditation retreats that are open to foreign meditators (known locally as yogis). Most centers practice insight (vipassana) meditation and those wishing to stay longer than one month should organise a special meditation visa with the meditation center beforehand.
MEDITATION RETREATS CHANMYAY YEIKTHA MEDITATION CENTER Meaning ‘peaceful retreat’, this meditation center was founded by another Mahasi disciple, Sawadaw U Janaka. www.facebook.com/mayanmarmeditation.centeryangon P 8am — 4pm
DHAMMA JOTI VIPASSAMA CENTER This simple, peaceful retreat is a short walk from Shwedagon Paya and Kandawgyi Lake. Meditators must sign up for the introductory ten day course and share accommodation. ? Ngahtatgyi Pagoda Road, Bahan Township 01 549 290 www.vridhamma.org
DHAMMAPALA HILL The International Theravada Buddhist University in Yangon was established in 1998. It offers programs in insight meditation and the study of canonical texts and relevant languages. The courses are taught in English. ? Mayangone, Yangon 01 665 673
MAHASI MEDITATION CENTER The Mahasi Center was founded in 1947 by the late Mahasi Sayadaw, arguably Myanmar’s greatest meditation teacher. The Mahasi technique strives for intensive, moment to moment awareness of every physical
movement, every mental and physical sensation and, ultimately, every thought. The center only accepts foreigners who commit to at least one week. ? 16, Tharthana Yeiktha Road, Bahan Township 01 541 971 www.mahasi.org.mm
PANDITARAMA MEDITATION CENTER Established in 1990, this respected meditation center offers courses in English for visitors prepared to commit to stays of one week or more. ? 80/A, Than Lwin Road, Bahan Township 01 535 448 P 6 am — 4 pm
SHWE OO MIN DHAMA SUKHA YEIKTHA Classes taken at the International Center by the Venerable Sayadaw U Tejaniya ? Aung Myay Thar Yar Road, Gone Tala Poung Village, Mingalardon Township 01 636 402 headway@mptmail.net.mm
YOGA INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE BIRMANIE Classes must be booked in advance and you must bring your ID or Passport to enter IFB compound as well as your own yoga mat. K5000 per session ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township 01 536 900, 01 537 122, 01 535 428, 01 535 448 canuckdaniel@gmail.com P 7 pm — 8:15 pm (Wed & Fri) in Lecture Room
JENNY YOGA There are seven experienced yoga instructors at two locations in Yangon that offer yoga classes for beginners and students of all levels. They even offer flying and hot yoga, but only for experienced students. K80,000 per month: 4 weeks in a month, 3 sessions in one week ? Lamadaw Training Center: 237, 3A, Chinatown Condo, 10th Street, Lanmadaw Township ? Maykha Main Training Center: 32/E, Maykha Housing, Maykha Street, Thingangyun Township 09 421 02 538 myanmaryoga@gmail.com | www.yangonyoga.com P 10 am — 11 am (Tue — Thurs — Sat), 7 am — 7 pm (Mon — Fri)
NAN MO YOGA They provide several classes a day, morning and afternoon. Sessions last 1 hour and 30 minutes and are conducted by experienced instructors. Schedule: 7 am, 9.30 am, 3.30 pm, 6 pm ? 281, Sixth Floor, AB, Middle Shwegondaing Main Road, Bahan Township 09 492 96 470, 09 513 4 787, 01 535 448 P 7 am, 9:30 am, 3:30 pm, 6 pm
YANGON YOGA HOUSE Yangon Yoga House (YYH) was opened to encourage practitioners of all levels to explore, share, and grow their own yoga practice in a common space. In addition to yoga, YYH offers pilates, barre, endurance and cardio workouts and personal 1:1 training with the goal of offering balanced wellness options for every one at every level of fitness. Prices start at US$12 per session. ? Yankin Lan Thwel (1), Room 4, Yankin Township yangonyogahouse@gmail.com www.yangonyogahouse.com P 6:30 am — 9:15 pm (daily) - check website for more details on the various courses available.
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THE MARINA GREAT INDIAN CUISINE BY MARTYN BROWN The Marina is sleek, stylish and modern with an imaginative list of dishes will keep most Indian food lovers salivating. As its name suggests, the Marina places a strong emphasis on fish. So much so, they even have a well-stocked ’fish market’ whereby diners choose the fish they want, how to cook it and pay by weight. It’s a novel concept in Yangon which, excuse the pun, might catch on. Starters are always a good place to begin, especially so at the Marina. The Murg Malai Tikka (7500 Ks), morsels of chicken laced with cream and cooked in a tandoor oven, is as soft as marshmallow. The zingy Aachari Chicken, Kalimirchi Kebab – a bite-sized peppery explosion of flavour – and a Mutton Boti kebab (all 7500 Ks) were absolutely scrumptious. As I sip on a cool refreshing Mango Lassi the charismatic manager, named Stalin, explains that the Marina has chosen Yangon to be its first international location outside of Chennai. “The owner of this building ate in our award-winning restaurant in Chennai and he was so impressed that he said that he had to bring the food to Yangon”. Having digested my starters, I was next presented with a selection of curries and, unlike their Burmese rivals, there’s barely a drop of oil on them. Normally I shun a Biryani, viewing them as a bit drab and boring. However, having eaten this rice dish in some of the of the world’s curry hotspots I can safely say the Marina’s is the best Byriani (7500 Ks) I’ve ever had. The rice was tasty and fragrant, the chicken mouthwatering. The velvety prawn Jhinga Goan Curry (13000) was impressive, especially mopped up with freshly baked Naan (1200) and Paratha (1300) breads. As to be expected there’s a fully stocked bar and a variety of wine to choose from. The Marina also has it all in terms of dining facilities. Inside, outside, a party room and four private dining rooms. It was quiet during my lunchtime tasting session but diners have been packing in ever since the Marina opened its doors last month. I was told that the Marinas sister restaurant in Chennai is a regular haunt of movie stars and famous cricketers. One thing’s for sure, Yangon’s Marina brings with it a bit of star dust to the Indian dining scene here and at pretty affordable prices. 63, Taw Win Road, Dagon township, Yangon. Ph: 09 970 550 055
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 16th to 22th December.
A STAR WAR-ROUGE ONE
Rogue One: A Star Wars, is a 2016 American epic space opera film directed by Gareth Edwards and Tony Gilroy, from a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. It is the first Star Wars Anthology film. Rogue One stars are Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Jiang Wen, and Forest Whitaker. Junction Square
MIN LAL BO K NGAR LAL BO K (BURMESE MOVIE)
Burmese Movie with famous actors Myint Myat, Kyaw Kyaw Bo and Thinzar Wint Kyaw Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Mega Ace (Tharkayta), Mega Ace (Tamwe), Mega Ace (North Okkalapa)
FANTASTIC BEASTS
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a 2016 BritishAmerican fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by
Warner Bros. Pictures. A spin-off of the Harry Potter film series, the film was produced and written by J. K. Rowling inspired by her book of the same name. Mega Ace (Tamwe), Mega Ace (North Okkalapa)
PAGO SAR HNINT THU EI VIRUS MYAR (BURMESE MOVIE)
Burmese Comedy movie directed by Kyaw Zaw Lin with famous stars ; Yan Aung, Kyaw Ye Aung, Yazar Nay Win, Pyay Ti Oo, Soe Myat Thu Zar, Patericia, Yoon Shwe Yee and Wai Lhan Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
MAY HTONE YAR THE BWAR (BURMESE MOVIE)
Burmese Movie with famous actors Okkar Min Maung, Nyein Chan Kyaw, Aye Myat Thu and Etc Mega Ace (Tharkayta), Mega Ace (North Okkalapa)
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 Mega Ace (Tharkayta) | 01 556 782 Mega Ace (Tamwe) | 01 554 383 Mega Ace (North Okkalapa) | 09 971 750 91
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