MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 18th March 2016 by MYANMORE

What’s On FRIDAY 18TH MARCH ONE: Union of Warriors | Sports Mixed Martial Arts fans from Myanmar are in for a real treat. For the first time ever, Aung La N Sang, the man known as “The Burmese Python” and the world’s most renowned mixed martial artist to ever come from Myanmar, will fight in his home country at Yangon’s Thuwanna Indoor Stadium against Mohamed Ali of Egypt. For Ticket and detail, visit www. myanmore.com ? Thuwana Stadium - Wai Za Yan Tar Road, Thingangyun Township | P FROM 6:30pm

PHIS Charity Golf Tournament | Sports Join for the Inaugural Friends of Pun Hlaing International School Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will cater for a wide range of golfing abilities, with golfers grouped by their skill level. Refreshments will be provided on arrival and throughout the day. Dinner will be served after the tournament and non-players are invited to join. Prizes will be awarded by England Rugby’s 2003 World Cup Winning front row forward Steve Thompson MBE. Golf and Dinner: $85 and Dinner only: $35! RSVP @ Julie-Ann: +95 09783516836 ? Pun Hlaing Golf Estate - Pun Hlaing Golf Estate Avenue, Hlaing Tharyar Tsp | P From 10:30am and Dinner and Award Ceremony 6:30pm

St. Patrick’s Day Party | Nightlife Go celebrate with 50th Street on both the 17th & 18th of March with live band Murphy’s Law coming from Malaysia to play an exciting mix of Celtic music. The band features vocals, mandolin, banjo, melodeon, fiddle, bohdran & percussion to give you that truly Irish traditional sound! Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day specials & surprises, and don’t forget to wear green! ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - 9/13 50th Street, Botahtaung Township | P FROM 7:00pm

18TH - 20TH MARCH SunBoxx Beach Party Weekend | Nightlife It is a weekend away filled with pool parties, free-flow sangria and pina coladas, free massages, fire dancers, sunset sessions, and global DJs spinning the latest in international electronic dance music on the beach until 6am. Imagine standing on pristine white sand, a great drink in hand, watching a perfect sunset out over the Andaman sea. The cream of Yangon DJs in one place, including Yu KT, DJ Fisewook, Karl Ross and Killamangeorgia, we also have Sy flying back in for another face-melting dawnhunter session on Saturday night/Sunday morning. For more detail and ticket, visit @ www.myanmore.com ? Eskala Resort - Ngwe Saung Beach | P FROM 6:30 pm

“TOTALLY WIRED & DALLA DAYS” Wire Sculpture & Portraits Exhibition | Art A double exhibition of mythical wire sculptures and environmental portraits by sculptor and photographer Don Wright. The photographs were all taken in Yaza Thnigyan Ya Kwet in Dalla and all the profits from the sale of photographs and a percentage of the sale of the sculptures will go towards supplying water containers and mosquito nets to the residents. ? Gallery 65 - No.65, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township | P FROM 10:00am - 6:00pm

What’s On SATURDAY 19TH MARCH Yangon Photo Night | Activity Myanmar photographers will compete for the Best Photo-Story Awards of the Year. Their works will be screened in the garden of the Institut Français de Birmanie in front of the public. Prizes such as professional Canon cameras, photo workshops and exhibitions in France, Amsterdam and Brussels will be awarded by a jury presided over by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and international photo personalities such as Hossein Farmani (Lucie Awards), Hans Silvester and Floris de Bonneville (Gamma). ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township | P FROM 6:00 pm

Electro RAVE Party YGN | Nightlife The Electra Entertainment present Yangon’s Indoor Rave Party with the hottest local DJs. Tickets are now on the sale. For the VIP packages, They only have very limited tables so get them early. Bring your besties with you to the party to celebrate the end to the alcohol ban. For more detail and ticket, visit @ www.myanmore.com ? The Corriander Leaf Yangon - Building No 12, Yangon International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Rd, Ahlone Tsp. | P FROM 7:00 PM

Grand Opening of Phantom Lounge | Nightlife Please join to this very special night, as it is the grand opening of new lounge. They are very proud of what they accomplished and would like to invite you guys to enjoy this magical night to celebrate their accomplishment. For the occasion they have invited great international DJs (The Shaggers), celebreties, a night you will not forget! ? Immortal Titans Wine Bar and Dining - 49, Moe Kaung Road , Yankin Township | P FROM 10:00 PM

World Press Photo 15 Tour Exhibition | Art World Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization, founded in the Netherlands in 1955. Its main aim is to support and promote internationally the work of professional press photographers. ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township | P FROM 9:00am

70’s Rock & Disco Party II | Nightlife DJ Xeno & DJ Bay Tar Live! Celebrating 20 years of disco experience. Single entry ticket 10 USD net including 1 selected drink OR choose the 2 bottle package for 5 guests, 120USD! ? Time Out Sports Bar at Novotel Yangon Max - 4th Floor, 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Township | P FROM 8:00pm

19TH - 20TH MARCH Shoes by Soe Moe Aung at The Press Office | Art Soe Moe is back with more shoes to share with all of you! Swing by the café next weekend (19-20 March) to check out his new designs and extended selection of Kachin and Chin fabric! ? The Press Office Cafe - Unit 31-4, Plaza 31, Bo Yar Nyunt Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 10:00am - 8:00pm

19TH - 25TH MARCH Housing and RealEstate 2016 Expo | Business Dot Property Myanmar is now the Official Property Portal for the event Housing and Real Estate 2016. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Road, Dagon Township | P FROM 10:00am – 7:00pm

What’s On SUNDAY 20TH MARCH Heineken presents UEFA Champions League Trophy Welcome Parade | Sports The UEFA Champions League Trophy is landing in Yangon, and we’re welcoming it with a parade. Come out to any of these locations to cheer on the Trophy as it goes by. Share the post and invite your football super fan friends, we want to give the Trophy a warm welcome to Myanmar! ? Shwegonedaing Junction - P 12:30pm, ? Phone Gyi Road - P 2:00pm, ? Hledan Junction - P 3:00pm, ? Pyay Road along Inya Lake - P 3:30pm

BRAZILIAN BBQ | Dining Brazilian BBQ Buffet Dinner. An amazing serve of the finest prime meat on a metal skewer turned slowly over a grill pan, carved table-side. Explore Brazilian BBQ and a wide variety of appetizer, salad, soup, hot dishes, seafood, clams, juice dessert and fresh fruit. Include a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Fine meat, best Wine and personalize service, what else for luxury? ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township | P 6:00pm - 11:30pm

MONDAY 21ST MARCH 38 TEMOINS (One Night) | Activities A movie night in French with English subtitles. One night, a young woman is murdered in public, but no witnesses. Until one man breaks the silence. By Lucas Belvaux – 2012 ? Institut Francais de Birmanie - Pyay Road. | P FROM 7:00 PM

Cocktails Night, Enjoy Life | Nightlife Enjoy Unlimited Cocktails Offer (Just 8,000 Ks) on Every Monday. Offer : 2 Selective Free-flow Cocktails Offer. ? B2O Bar & Bistro - No-96, 20th Street (Upper Block) , Latha Township | P FROM 8:00pm

TUESDAY 22ND MARCH Performance Photography: Art and Document in Myanmar Performance art in Myanmar took hold in mid-90s and became a popular medium used to undermine censorships boards and avoid high material costs. The photograph produced from a performance is the document of the artist’s performance. The documentation becomes the art object, while the performance is the concept. Four artists – Lwin Oo Maung, Ma Ei, Yadanar Win and Thurein – display their performance documentation at The Rough Cut, and one will perform for an audience, bringing his/her concept to life. ? The Rought Cut - 19 Minn Street, Sanchaung Township | P FROM 6:00pm

Open Mic with Brian | Nightlife 7th Joint Bar & Grill is having an open mic session with Brian every Tuesday. Don’t miss out! ? 7th Joint Bar and Grill - Corner of 48th Street on Mahabandula Rd, Botatuang Tsp | P 7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY 23RD MARCH Ladies Night | Nightlife All cocktails Buy 1 Get 1 Free. ? Immortal Titans Wine Bar and Dining - 49, Moe Kaung Rd , Yankin Tsp | P From 6:00 pm

What’s On Ladies Night with Unplugged | Nightlife Come on and let’s all celebrate, It’s ladies night and the feeling’s right! All ladies get one cocktails free. Draught Beer ~ 1000 Ks. ? B2O Bistro Bar, No-98, 20th Street Upper Block, Latha Tsp | P From 6:00 pm

LADIES NIGHT OUT | Nightlife Buy one Cocktail, Get 2 special Shooters. Happy Hour (7:00PM to 9:00PM) - Tequila Free Flow Take Relax with your bottle without Bottle Charge for everyday. Call 0944-800-8530, 09-2600-379-50 for Reservation! ? The 1st Container Bar & Grill - No.276A, Waizayandar Rd, Bet Parami St & Thitsar St, South Okkalarpa Township | P 3:00pm - 2:00am

THURSDAY 24TH MARCH Myanmar International Education and Career Fair | Activity This education fair is designed to provide Myanmar students and educators with up-to-date and correct information about the international higher education and research in order to help the students select an appropriate school and achieve their academic pursuits. This is an exhibition for the businessmen to get a success firmly by cooperating together with “Dagon Exhibitions Limited” to get a chances and contact directly your schools and educational services by the public. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Road, Dagon Township | P FROM 9:00am - 5:00pm

LIVE MUSIC on Thursday! | Nightlife It's Thirsty Thursday and the 4th Thursday of the month, which means M-J-B is back in action! Come enjoy some live music this evening alongside our late night happy hour! ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - 9/13 50th Street, Botahtaung Township | P FROM 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Suckling Pig at the Summer Palace (All of March) | Dining Eat like a Han Dynasty Emperor! Our very own Chef Pang is at the top of his game with his signature suckling pig recipe. Don’t be left out! RSVP at (01) 242828, Ext. 6401,6402 restaurantreservations.ssyn@ shangri-la.com ? Sule Shangri-La - 223 Sule Pagoda Road

A La Carte Buffet Dinner (Daily) at Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant | Dining USD 26 nett per couple. For eceptional Chinese cuisine, look no further than Tiger Hill Chinese Restaurant. Offering menus from a la carte dim sum menus to beautiful dinner buffets. RSVP at (01)544 500 or fb.chry@chatrium.com ? Chatrium Hotel - No 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township

24TH - 28TH MARCH Yangon Lifestyle Furniture Fair 2016 | Business An exhibition of showing kinds of furnitures and essentials for home living styles. Come and enjoy with the lucky draw prizes with other offers. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Road, Dagon Township | P FROM 9:00am - 6:00pm

DISCLAIMER Information as of 15th March 2016. The events’ time and date may change without notice. For more updated information please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar

Marketplace by

Vintage Style Notebook (Small) Price: $6 Name: Mount Poppa Item Code: YG1B3502O (Orange) Material: Craft Paper (Yellow) Size: 17 x 22 cm (80 sheets) Pickup from Yangoods Head Office (No.46/48, 2nd floor, Shan Gone Street, San Chaung Township, Yangon.) Available 1 days after order. If you have any trouble ordering online or further inquiries, please contact: salesb2b1@yangoods.com Vintage Printed Pouch Price: $13 Name: Couple with umbrella Item Code: YG1B2107R (Red) Material: Cotton canvas (waterproof) Size: 21 cm x 14 cm Pickup from Yangoods Head Office (No.46/48, 2nd floor, Shan Gone Street, San Chaung Township, Yangon.) Available 1 days after order. If you have any trouble ordering online or further inquiries, please contact: salesb2b1@yangoods.com Paper Mache Dog w Long tail - Large Price: $9 Size: 58cm H x 27cm W (our bold colour combinations come in a range of colours) No room for boring toilets! These dogs are perfect paper roll holders and will always make you smile. Our paper mache producer began in 2009 by making small toys for his son Hla Min which means Moon. It soon grew into a business which now employs thirty people in three locations. Pomelo aims to combine traditional techniques with modern ideas, creating a wide variety of quirky animal figures made out of hand carved wood molds. Most of the animals are traditionally found at pagoda entrances, even the giraffes and zebras which of course arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t native to Myanmar! Marketplace by MYANMORE is a place to sell, rent, swap and share things with each other. It covers housing, for sale and services. Check it out today! http://marketplace.myanmore.com/

myanmar punks guide

Names in Myanmar Punk Punk music is on the rise in Myanmar, especially in Yangon. There are no specific ‘punk’ venues but the scene is large enough that several spaces hold concerts when organized. Rough Cut, Pansodan Scene, Pin Lel Studio and of course People’s Park. The #WDGAF show at People’s Park last Friday was a predominately a punk lineup that brought in a large attendance. What is known as 'underground music' has united young musicians from all different genres. In light of the popular concert, MYANMORE has made a list of some local punk bands that people should check out if interested in exploring this growing section of youth culture. You can catch some of these up-and-coming groups at Pin Lel Studio in North Dagon on March 26th. Check Myanmore.com for more information.

 SIDE EFFECT What has become the most famous indie punk band in Myanmar, Side Effect took the stage singing about freedom and socio-political issues. They have been active for about a decade and during that time they have performed shows in Berlin and the South by SouthWest festival in the USA which has given them international popularity. They are not a pure punk band, think more indie and power pop – a style similar to the Strokes or the Libertines.  BIG BAG Big Bag is the first local Punk Band to breakthrough and attracted a sea of fans last Friday as the headliner for the #WDGAF concert. Myanmar Teenagers were the main fans of the band at first as they introduced an alternative style of music, which ultimately let Myanmar youth explore a new genre. The lead singer and guitarist Kyar Pout started in the town of Hlaing and has since then brought his music to Yangon. His bandmates Sin Pout (the bassist), and V NO Tun (the drummer) help write much of the music and are featured as part of the band’s identity.  SKUNX Skunx is rising as one of the big punk bands in Myanmar by integrating punk with melodies reminiscent with hip-hop. Imagine Anthrax meets Crystal Castles. The group opened for Big Bag this past weekend and did not disappoint the packed public park. The Mandalay group formed from two discontinued bands, the lead singer being Eugene Skunx. Skunx writes

songs about every topics that most young people can relate to while also touching on social issues. The songs cover politics, lifestyle, education and even sex. They target Burmese youth with the goal of giving hope to those who feel stuck.

 NO U TURN No U-Turn is one of the most active bands in Yangon, they played at People’s Park last Friday and will also be playing at Jam It! Kulture in a couple weeks. The groups is dedicated to growing the underground music sence as a whole by organising and promoting musicians wherever they can. As for their music, they have a ska sound that may remind some of the American band, Rancid, a major influence of theirs. The group has been playing and making music in the underground scene for over 10 years and have released three albums.

Photos by Pt@images

 THE MYTH The Myth was founded and currently led by female singer Ja Som in 2011. They identify their genre as Pop/Rock whilst adding occasional hard rock guitar licks into their songs. They debuted their first EP album in 2014 “One More Chance” by releasing it on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Myanmar Music Store. The album consists of 6 songs including the title track ‘One More Chance’, which later became a hit. One More Chance has been featured on numerous TV channels of Myanmar. Currently, they are working on their LP album which will continue with their feminist trend.  THE REBEL RIOT The Rebel Riot is the band that came into existence after the Saffron Revolution. The main reason for the formation of the band to fight oppression and corruption. The band uses music as a medium to fight against injustice. Their songs, Puppet Society (2013) and [Censored] Religious Rules (2014) highlight the problems they see in the country. Rebel Riot is now a three member group that have travelled throughout Southeast Asia.  KULTURESHOCK Influenced by Swedish punk groups such as Anti Cimex, Skitslickers, Avskum, Moderad Likvktation and Totalitar, this crust punk band is the first band to ever play such kind of music. Formed in 2009, Kultureshock played local underground gigs all over. The song “Urban Rubbish” talks about how the people are living under the oppressed government and how low-life people are considered to be “trash”.They are considered a D-Beat band, meaning that their message is anti-war and anarchist.

review

Unwind at Father’s Office BY PAING SETT HEIN

WHAT IT IS Located in front of the Minister’s Office, this small bar is for fans of classic cocktails and western comfort food. It has a rustic look and is frequented by those getting off of work.

ATMOSPHERE Father’s Office has a rustic look of unpainted cemented walls, these will soon be adorned with paintings to be sold for charity. The bar is welllit with powerful yellow lamps. The music played is an eclectic selection from the owner. While a bit loud for quiet conversations, the volume is fine for getting drinks with a large group of colleagues.

RECOMMENDATION The "Bo Aung Kyaw", is thei special mojito, refreshing and a suprising refreashing drink for a pub. The cocktails are all priced 6000 Ks and beer 4000 Ks. While the beers are a little bit pricy, I would say that the cocktails are reasonable especially if you come during Happy Hour when you get a ‘buy one get one’ free discount. The food is American/British pub comfort food. The price ranges from 4000 Ks to 8500 Ks and the ingredients mostly locally sourced. The sausage kebab was an appetizing meal and as simple as they come. The succulent sausage was fragrant from the pesto that also helped in controlling the saltiness of the sausage. The hot dog was my favorite of the night. Father's Dog is a classic hot dog with a nice presentation- no mustard or ketchup seeping out and an even bun to meat ratio.

FINAL THOUGHTS The food and the cocktails went well together. The food isn't for health freaks and has an addictive quality that makes you want to eat more and come back again. This is a place that is much better once you’ve had a cocktail. I sugguest coming with a friend but if you're alone, feel free to strike up a conversation with the bartenders. The bar is still quite new only being in business for three months with more developments to come. Address: Near Ministers Office, Bo Aung Kyaw Street ( Block between Anawrahta and Maharbandoola Road), Pabedan Township, Yangon. Phone: +959 450218080 | Opening Hours: 4:00 PM- 11:00 PM

review

Thai Style BY TWINKLE

WHAT IT IS This new Thai place in town serves authentic Thai food prepared by Thai chefs is well worth a try. It serves a classic Thai menu plus a couple of options unusual for Yangon. Situated in Lan Thit street it is not very far from downtown and just one block from Junction Mawtin towers.

ATMOSPHERE It is your typical small restaurant, a nice clean place with a see-through kitchen where you can watch cooks preparing your food. Furniture is simple and the decoration is tastefully Thai but not over-done. The owners are very involved in making sure everything runs smoothly. They also help people who have difficulty deciding what to eat.

RECOMMENDATIONS I have been to the place a few times before I knew that I would write a review. At first, the menu looks the same everywhere. It's a just a simple regular mid-range restaurant. I realized only when the order arrived that I had judged it wrong. The food may have the same taste as other Thai restaurants but the taste is totally Thai and so much better than general Thai places found in Yangon. Since then, I have been going there. I have tried different Thai curries, salads and soup. My favorites are the mixed seafood salad and soup with homemade meatballs. The meatball soups are unique as I have been looking for them since my last visit to Bangkok and this was the first place I found them in Yangon. Guess what? The taste is as good as the one I tried in there. The curries are good too but I am more of a salad person and I would choose salad and soup over some of the curries. They also serve a superb green papaya salad. It's spicy and hot but you won't be able to stop!

FINAL THOUGHTS If you want to take your sweetheart out for a treat of Thai or want to go there to hang out with friends, this place serves your purpose well. Starting from about 3500 ks, the prices are also reasonable. Even the few dishes that are expensive, you will see that it is worth every penny. If you don't know what to try or want something from the menu to be adapted to what you like, just ask the owners and they will help you. Address: No. 33 Lan Thit Street, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Ph: 01 220 157, 09 260 199 713

Gallery

THE SUNSET BOAT PARTY 12TH MARCH 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES

BIG BAG, COUNT THE THIEF 11TH MARCH 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES

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AMBULANCE

199 / 01 549309

192

FIRE STATION

TOURIST SAFETY UNIT

191 / 01 252011 / 01 252022

01 642742 / 01 549209

TOURIST INFORMATION

YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

01 256112 / 01 265131

HOTLINE NUMBER 1876

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