16 - 22 SEPTEMBER 2016
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TEN GREAT BOOKS ABOUT MYANMAR
What’s On FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER iViva Mexico | Activity It is Mexico's Independence Day on 16th September, and to help celebrate it, Gringos Chilangos will be offering all-you-can-eat taquitos and bottomless draught beers for 25,000 kyat. You'll be so full, you'll cry like Dolores! ? Gringos Chilangos - 257 Bo Aung Kyaw St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 11:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Armada Night | Nightlife For the FIRST TIME ever in Myanmar, The Clubhouse in exclusive partnership with ‘Armada Music’, presents to you. Armada Music is a name that equals a lot of things. The first thing that comes to mind, is dance music. This Amsterdam-based record company releases tracks within all different genres of today’s Electronic Dance Music. They will introduce you to the real Armada experience: Armada Night. Dress code: Smart Casual. RSVP via 09 97901 7064, 09 513 5061. ? The Clubhouse - Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Tha Rd | P 9:00 PM — 4:00 AM
EDM Party at Time Out! | Nightlife EDM party is coming on 16th September at Time Out! Meet DJ Leng Yein, the sexiest female DJ in Asia & the best DJ at Time Out. See you all there! This is a free event and ladies will get 2 FREE drinks until 9pm. ? Time Out Sports Bar - Novotel Yangon Max, 459 Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 9:30 PM — 12:30 AM
IVY & ROCKY | Nightlife FUSE presents “IVY & ROCKY” (TOP Female DJ from Korea & MC from Thailand). Headliner: Ivy & Rocky, Supporting Artists: Biggy Wyne, Fred, Icez, Kitty. Walk-In Fees: 20,000ks/person. Table Reservation via 09440007788 ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza (HAGL), corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Rd & Setmhu 1 Rd, Bahan | P 10:00 PM — 3:00 AM
16TH - 18TH SEPTEMBER VA Angels Basecamp | Workshop VA Angels, a private investment group from North America is coming to Yangon. They want to train Myanmar SMEs in preparing for investment. Talk directly with investors about what they look for (including local Private Investors & VC guest speakers). To conclude the weekend, founders will have the opportunity to pitch to a distinguished panel of investors and community influencers and receive feedback at a Sunday afternoon/ evening pitch nite. Call for directions: 09974539644, 09263658031 ? Micro Empire's office - Bayint Naung Rd, Shwe Sabae Yeikmon, building F/12, 4th floor | P All day
16TH - 27TH SEPTEMBER European Film Festival | Activity This year, the European Film Festival in Yangon turns 25. Incredible the annual tradition of bringing new movies from Europe to an inspired audience in Myanmar is now a quarter of a century old! And for the first time they will present a special children’s program: two very poetic animated films and two fiction movies with young protagonists at the Yangon Gallery in People’s Park on 24th and 25th September. ? Nay Pyi Taw Cinema - 242-248 Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM
What’s On 16TH - 19TH SEPTEMBER Wedding and Women's Fashion Fair | Activity The most famous Wedding and Photos Studios, Designers, Silks & Women’s Fashion and other women acessories in Yangon will display their products and dresses at Tatmadaw Hall from 16th September to 19th. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
16TH - 20TH SEPTEMBER The Details Contemporary Art Exhibition | Art The Yangon Gallery proudly hosts The Details, Contemporary Art Exhibition featuring artists Myoe Thant Oung, Aung Thiha, Artist Tin Aung Kyaw, Khine Minn Soe, Aye Nyein Myint, Aung Myin Baw, Aung Htoo and Myominlatt Artist as the seventh program of Monsoon Art Festival 2016. ? The Yangon Gallery - People's Park, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER Candle Making Workshop | Activity Sar J. Poe, co-working and learning space in collaboration with ASAP Handcraft offers a half day "Candle Making Workshop." Learn how to make two types of candles within half a day. You will get to personalize your design and scent. By the end of the course, you will be able to take your own candles as gifts for your loved ones. Price: 35,000 ks/person ( included materials for 2 candles). Registration required : drop us an email at sarjpoemyanmar@gmail.com. Limited seats. More info please contact : Natty 09252176917 ? Sar J. Poe - Nawaday St, above Rice & Noodle, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Executive Assistant Training | Activity Improving the ability to become a trustworthy right-hand person at your office and to be a professional, oriented and well organized in the work environment. Join CCI France Myanmar "Executive Assistant" training and get a chance to meet the industry expert to improve your professional skills. Tickets here http://www.ccifrance-myanmar.org. ? Cci France Myanmar - Bargaya Rd, corner of Pan Chan St, Myaynigone | P 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
17TH - 18TH SEPTEMBER Myanmar International Travel Mart | Activity Many tour companies in Yangon will participate with their Trip Plans, Exclusive Packages, Discounts & Gifts to the customers. ? Sedona Hotel - Grand Ball Room, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan | P 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER Once upon a time | Activity Bring your children for a magical journey through time and space. They are holding a book reading event by Sel Ang, member of Blak Labs creative collective. Treats and snacks will be served. ? Innwa Books & Cafe - 2nd floor, Myanmar Plaza, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan | P 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
What’s On Hawaii Night Pool Party | Nightlife Let's get some fun at the pool with DJ Wine, DJ Icez & DJ Kitty at Rooftop Swimming Pool of Parami Hotel. Tickets are Regular - 20,000 Ks (1 Beer + 1 Snacks). VIP - 200,000 Ks (5 persons + Black Label (1 Litre) + Fruits Set + Snacks + Locker). Contact via 09 770 920 866. ? Piano Bar - Hotel Parami Rooftop, Parami Rd | P 7:00 PM
MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER HEIDI (2015) | Activity Directed by Alain Gsponer, this is the story of a young girl living in the Swiss Alps with her goat herding Grandfather. Heidi is about touchful Alpine adventures based on the Swiss bestseller of the same name by Johanna Spyri. FREE Entrance. ? Nay Pyi Taw Cinema - 242-248 Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30 PM
Pub Quiz | Nightlife Come down to test your brain power against the Yangon Dragon Rugby Club’s pub quiz while chowing down on some tasty Mexican food. Free Pitcher to round winner, drinking challenge, and 30,000 kyats Bar Tab to winning team! ? 50th Street cafe Restaurant and Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:00 PM
TUESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER Green Pan Asian Cuisine | Dining Delighted to introduce a new food style with more organic and local ingredients. Their Executive Chef keeps also the natural taste of the products from the local market. ? Kipling's Restaurant - Savoy Hotel Yangon | P 6:00 PM — 10:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER Ladies Night | Nightlife DJ MR.Y at 8pm. FREE cocktails to ladies at 7pm. 50% Off on Frozen cocktails. 20% Off on Sparkling Wine. Bucket Beers Deal (Buy4 get 2). ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar- Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 11:30 PM
THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER The Lab's Idol | Dining You are the star of the night! Book your table of 6 or more at the Lab wine & Tapas bar and get 30,000 kyats discount on your total bill. Who will be the next Lab’s idol? ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5:30 PM
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, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM
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TEN GREAT BOOKS ABOUT MYANMAR AND WHERE TO FIND THEM The bookstores of Downtown Yangon are packed to the hilt with everything from modern day classics to works of historical importance. Literary critic, Greg Taylor unravels the great from the good to offer his top ten pick along with a guide on where to find the best book shops in Yangon. 1. THE TROUSER PEOPLE BY ANDREW MARSHAL Andrew Marshall’s powerful adventure story recounts the story of George Scott, the eccentric British explorer, photographer, adventurer, and later Colonial Administrator of Burma, who introduced the Empire's best game (soccer!) to Burmese natives and to the forbidden Wa state of head-hunters, who were similarly enthusiastic about it. George Scott’s journey is contrasted by Marshall's own, taking the same dangerous path one hundred years later in a country now devastated by colonial incompetence and war. 2. THE GLASS PALACE BY AMITAV GHOSH This epic novel is set during the British invasion of 1885, when a poor boy is lifted up on the tides of political and social chaos that shaped Burma and India. Many believe this to be the finest novel written on the English in Burma. 3. THE BURMAN: HIS LIFE AND NOTIONS BY SIR GEORGE SCOTT Should a Sunday-born man marry a lady born on Wednesday? To bring luck, should a house be built on male, female or neuter foundation posts? George Scott served as frontier officer for three decades at the end of the 19th century, but his enduring legacy is as collector and sympathetic chronicler of the old ways in a country "where people are small and ghosts are big".
4. BURMESE DAYS: GEORGE ORWELL An examination of the debasing effect of empire on occupied and occupier, George Orwell’s novel follows John Flory, a timber-merchant in 1920s Burma (where Orwell himself served as an imperial policeman). Disillusioned by imperial life at the European Club, hope apparently arrives in the female form of Elizabeth Lackersteen. Meanwhile, the magistrate U Ko Phin sets out to smear Dr Veraswami, Flory’s best friend. 5. FROM THE LAND OF GREEN GHOSTS BY PASCAL KHOO THWE "Nearly every night I dream of the Shan State, of Mandalay, of the jungle. The landscapes of my dreams resemble real ones, yet they shift like images on silver screens …" Pascal Khoo Thwe's mesmerising biography stretches from his grandmother's creation stories to civil war and a chance conversation about James Joyce that leads to a new life in Britain. A minor masterpiece. 6. ROAD TO RANGOON BY LUCY CRUICKSHANKS Set in in 1980s Burma, Road to Rangoon follows the travails of Thuza, a ruby smuggler from the north who encounters Michael Atwood, the son of the British ambassador who is trapped between sides fighting a bitter civil war. For Than, an ambitious military officer, exploiting those caught up in the war offers an opportunity for promotion and distinction. But as all three learn to their cost, in this exotic, enigmatic and savage country, everyone has a price. 7. FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND OTHER WRITINGS BY AUNG SAN SUU KYI In this collection of writings, which includes her Nobel peace prize speech, Aung San Suu Kyi shares the vision, hopes, principles and humanity that have sustained and continue to sustain her. 8. THE RIVER OF LOST FOOTSTEPS: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF BURMA BY THANT MYINT-U For 200 years, Thant Myint-U's forefathers served Burma's royalty. His grandfather rose to become UN secretary-general. This remarkable family story is woven into Burma's history in a work that is moving, lyrical, shocking – and essential for anyone wishing to understand the country emerging today. 9. BURMESE CHRONICLES BY GUY DELISLE How can a comic book convey the cruelty, injustice and absurdity of the SLORC years? Québécois Guy Delisle's enlightening and insightful graphic travelogue succeeds by disarming the reader, as we learn with him the truth about the struggle for survival under the generals. 10. BONES WILL CROW: 15 CONTEMPORARY BURMESE POETS The poems of Zeyar Lynn, one of Myanmar's most influential living bards are featured along with the works of 14 other uncensored writers in Bones Will Crow, a rare and impressive book of Myanmar poetry edited by Ko Ko Thett and James Byrne, poet-in-residence at Clare Hall, Cambridge.
RECOMMENDED BOOKSHOPS AR YONE THIT BOOKSHOPS A well-stocked bookstore with just about every book you could ever read about Myanmar. The owner is very knowledgeable about local literature. ? 365, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Township 01250199 P 9 AM — 6:30 PM
BAGAN BOOKSHOP A well-stocked bookstore with just about every book you could ever read about Myanmar. The owner is very knowledgeable about local literature. ? 37th Street, just south of Mahabandoola Road, Kyauktada Township 01377227 P 9 PM — 6:30 PM
BOOKWORM BOOKS One of the larger book shops stocked with fiction for all ages, as well as non-fiction on every topic imaginable. For students, they have study aids as well as teaching materials for schools. ? No.S-5, 2nd floor, Waizayantar Shopping Centre, Waizayantar Road, Thingangyun Township ? Block C Pearl Condo, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township 09421109960, 09780162900 P 9 AM — 7 PM Email: bookwormbooksmyanmar@gmail.com
INNWA BOOK STORE You’ll find a good selection of English-language titles at this store. ? 301, Pansodan Road, Kyauktada Township 0189838 P 8:30 AM — 7:30 PM
NEW VISION BOOKS Well stocked with English-language books about Myanmar and many second hand English language novels. ? 146A, 37th Street (between Anawhrahta and Mahabandoola Streets), Kyauktada Township 01249068 P 8:30 AM — 5 PM
MONUMENT BOOKS Possibly Yangon’s best-stocked shop for English-language books, there’s also a toy shop, a cafe and a spa in the same compound. ? 150, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Township 01537805, 01536306 P 8:30 AM — 8:30 AM
MYANMAR BOOK CENTRE Two well-stocked book store, the one downtown has perhaps slightly more choice than the store on Baho Road. The Baho Road branch also sells a range of Myanmar arts and crafts. ? Downtown Branch: Near the corner of Merchant and 35th Streets. ? Baho Road branch: Corner of Baho and Ahlone Roads. 01214708 P 9 AM — 6 PM
POPULAR BOOK STORE Part of the same company as City Mart supermarkets, Popular BookStores have a reasonable selection of English-language books. ? CityMart (Maynigone and Junction Square) P 9 AM — 10 PM
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Jana Mon Means Mon Food BY GEORGIA GRAHAM
‘Cultural hub, training provider….more than just a restaurant’ Tucked away off Shwedagon Road is this cute, no-frills eatery consisting of only half a dozen or so wooden tables. Although the restaurant is rather bare it comes to life with a burst of aromas and lively clatter from the kitchen. When I arrived the manager, Paing, introduced himself with a warm smile and explained how Jana Mon grew from a project called the Mon Club he’d started eight years ago at the British Council. The aim of the Club was to enhance Mon youth initiation in Yangon. The Mon Club went on to create a youth capacity training programme in Mon and Kayin State. The restaurant is an important way to gather funds to support the Club as well as providing training and opportunities to young Mon people, particularly women. The traditional Mon menu was surprisingly large for such a small establishment, but after inquiring about a number of dishes we found they were only available seasonally, something that must be considered a positive quality control. I was pre warned about the level of spice here so I mentioned to the waiter that we would like all the dishes a bit less spicy. The menu starts with an array of appetizers, four of which are different types of patties. We opted for the ‘Lemon Grass Pork Patties’, delicious, if a little dry, particularly as the sauce was too spicy to soak them into. We also went for the ‘Banana Flower Salad’, which was super zesty with a fantastic, crunchy texture. The ‘Fish Curry’ was creamy and zesty but the ‘Duck Country Style’ was a bit on the dry side with too much gristle. That said, their ‘Long Bean Salad’ was the perfect accompaniment to our meal, a fresh dish to cut through the spices. Jana Mon Ethnic Cuisine is ideal for those who live or work nearby, although its small capacity means a larger group would struggle to be accommodated and a fun dinner out would be dampened somewhat by its lack of atmosphere. Its close proximity to the Shwedagon Pagoda makes it a perfect place to take visiting friends for a unique, healthy, regional food experience. Finally, diners should be aware that this is a bring your own booze establishment with a beer shop next door. Jana Mon Ethnic Cuisine 114, Nandawon Street (off Yar Tar Shay Street), Bahan Township
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