MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 19th October 2018 by MYANMORE

19 - 25 OCTOBER 2018

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Thadingyut Festival: A Gift Shopping Guide

What’s On - 0ct0ber FRIDAY 19TH Simplify Collaboration with Microsoft 365 | Education This event is to let attendees understand more about Microsoft Office 365 and its various components. Alfa Connections Myanmar will also introduce FastTrack free services and will also give an in-depth explanation of Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, SharePoint Intranet Portal and Build Apps with PowerApps & Flow. RSVP 01 230 5239. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Creative Perspectives & Industry Evolution | Education The next installment of Creative Perspectives will discuss industry evolution with Ko Maung Maung Htway, the Creative Director of Ignite Marketing and Creative Hunts, Ko Ye Myat Min, the CEO and Founder of Nexlabs, and Ko Kaung Si Thu, the Executive Creative Director of Bigbang Marketing. ? Goethe Villa - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Seafood Bonanza Night | Dining Take your pick of the ocean’s finest offerings at the MiCasa Seafood Bonanza Night at Mercure Hotel. From shrimps to squid, enjoy a free flow of soft drinks and beer too for only $28 per person. RSVP 01 650 933. ? MiCasa Restaurant & Bar - Mercure Hotel, 17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Les rendez-vous #2 : Special PUNK | Nightlife To celebrate the opening of their latest photography exhibition “Punk, Love and Kindness,” IFB will be holding a concert featuring some of the bands photographed. The line-up includes No U Turn, General Tiger Gun, Rebel Riot and a DJ set from Darko-C. Join for a wild night to celebrate the opening of the new season of events at the Institut Français de Birmanie. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:30 pm

PAST12 & Friends Presents: Metaverse | Nightlife Enjoy a night full of good vibes and music with a line-up that includes Fakecake, Jerrÿ Jay, Leonium, Pacific, PAST12, SYNE and Y3llO at Level 2. Tickets can be bought at the entrance for 10,000Ks ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

Hip Hop Session | Nightlife Celebrate 45 years of hip hop music at The Penthouse on Friday night. Come for the music, stay for the legendary espresso martinis. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

19TH TO 29TH Punk, Love and Kindness Exhibition | Art & Stage Punk, Love and Kindness Exhibition documents the “new generation of punk” in Yangon. French photographer Djavanshir. N spent two months in Yangon learning about the punk scene. During that time, he shared their daily lives, capturing the fashion, the community, the music but also the actions that define the scene and its various identities. A rare and intimate look at the punk lifestyle, his work focuses on portraits, capturing the essence of each of these people, who became close friends. The exhibition has already travelled to major cities in France and Germany. Alongside it, Minzayar Oo’s work featuring a touching photo story about a young punk, will be showcased as well. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

What’s On - 0ct0ber SATURDAY 20TH Strategic Planning for Myanmar Bankers Today | Educational This month, the Myanmar Banker Club is going to hold “Strategic Planning for Myanmar Bankers Today” with Mr. Andrew Khant at Burma Bistro. ? Burma Bistro - No. 644, Corner of Merchant Rd & Shwe Bon Thar Rd | P 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Afterall Issue 46 Launch: Premises for Burmese Contemporary Art | Art & Stage Celebrate the publication of the Afterall journal issue 46 at the Lokanat Galleries, Yangon on Saturday 20th. This issue traverses different geographies and contexts, from Southeast Asia to the Americas with a focus on artistic practices that take a clear position against the longlasting endurance of oppressive systems, be it racial, patriarchal or colonial. RSVP 097 8538 1028. ? Lokanat Galleries - No.62, First Floor Pansodan St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Jazz Night in Yangon | Nightlife Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro in Sakura Tower will be hosting a Jazz Night on Saturday where guests are invited to come and enjoy the beautiful music with a panoramic view of Yangon. For reservation please call 01 255 277. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - Sakura Tower, 21st floor, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Speed Dating-Masquerade Style | Activities Put the phrase “love is blind” to the test by heading to Burma Bistro on Saturday night to meet your future soulmate at the Speed DatingMasquerade night. Bring a mask, a list of conversations topics and let chemistry do the rest. Tickets are 20,000Ks and include two drinks and free flow of snacks. RSVP 09 44274 0229. ? Burma Bistro - No. 644, Corner of Merchant Rd & Shwe Bon Thar Rd | P 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Nostalgic Weekend Afternoon Tea | Dining For anyone craving an indulgent weekend in a bygone age, Yangon Excelsior will be bringing back a timeless ritual with their Nostalgic Weekend Afternoon Tea. Enjoy tasty sweet treats and cups of flavored tea in the chic former headquarters of The Steel Brothers, major British exporters of rice, hardwoods, oil and cotton, dating back to the late 1800s. RSVP 01 925 3861. ? Yangon Excelsior - No. 19/43, Bo Sun Pat St, Pabedan Tsp | P 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wet & Dance Pool Party | Nightlife As the weather is getting hotter and hotter, come and join the Wet & Dance Pool Party at Kelvin’s Pool Bar. Ladies get free entry but it’s 10,000Ks entry for men. Swimsuits are strongly encouraged. RSVP 09 515 8797, 09 76 515 8797. ? Kelvin’s Pool Bar - Corner of Pho Sein Rd & Nat Mouk Rd, Beside of Chatrium Hotel, Bahan Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

Classic House Music | Nightlife Aung Myo Oö, aka DJ Eric will takeover The Penthouse, playing house music tracks from the 90’s and 2000’s. Following their fresh renovation The Penthouse have now three bars, so there’s something for everyone. RSVP 09771239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 pm

What’s On - 0ct0ber Sake Dinner | Dining Chef Aung Myo of Gekko has created a tantalising Japanese tasting menu with dishes including oyster tempura with ikura, furofuki daikon and imported teppanyaki beef, amongst others, which will be paired with four types of sake, along with a glass of Francois Montand sparkling French wine. RSVP 01 254 041. ? Gekko Restaurant Yangon - 535, Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp, 4th Quarter | P 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Bass Room Chapter 3 Featuring: JAYCEEOH | Nightlife Raise the roof at Fuse with the Bass Room Chapter 3 starring Jayceeoh, supported by BG, Skimm, Bratha Beatz and Day&Night. RSVP 09440007788 and 09440007778. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

20TH & 21TH The Grand Empress Wedding Fair | Wedding Fair The Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel will host a two-day wedding fair, showcasing some of their exclusive wedding packages, in association with Empress Lace & Fabrics Gallery. For more information please contact 09250188137. ? Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel - No.11, Corner of Kan Yeik Thar Rd & U Aung Myat Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Yangon Zay, A Market Concept : Thadingyut Edition II | Activities A saturday morning treat for all the family, the Yangon Zay market will featuring drinks, food, music and kids activities, as well as household products and fashion stalls. At 6pm the vendors will close at and the Port Autonomy pop-up restaurant will stay open till 8pm. Admission is 6000Ks between 10am to 6pm, and 3000Ks from 6pm to 8pm. ? The Tea Factory - No.2,Kan Yeiktha St, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

MONDAY 22ND Live Music by Guitar Legends- Win U & Myu Htoi Awng | Nightlife Are you a fan of real music and keen to find a charming venue where you can hang out and listen to exciting guitar players whilst have a drink and snacks? If so, head to The Envoy every Monday when guitar legends Win Oo & Myu Htoi Awng will be live on The Envoy’s famous terrace. Make a reservation at reservation@theenvoyyangon.com ? The Envoy Restaurant & Bar - No.108, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Lower Block, Kyauktada Tsp | P 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

TUESDAY 23RD Free Salsa Classes by Jay Edwin | Nightlife Enjoy free Salsa Dance Classes by Jay Edwin at The Envoy. The class will be from 7.30pm to 9pm and will be followed by free-style dancing. RSVP 01 380 362. ? The Envoy Restaurant & Bar - No.108, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Lower Block, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

What’s On - 0ct0ber 23RD TO 25TH Thadingyut Festival of Light | Dining Come and celebrate the Thadingyut Lighting Festival at the Mercure Hotel. MiCasa Restaurant will feature Myanmar food stalls and mouth watering spread of international delights including free flow of soft drinks & draught beer with only $23 per person. To experience the traditional way of celebrating Thadingyut Festival, join the lighting ceremony at the poolside. RSVP 01 650 933. ? MiCasa Restaurant & Bar - 17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

WEDNESDAY 24TH Chatrium Lighting Festival Delights | Dining For a memorable culinary experience during Myanmar’s annual Lighting Festival, Chef Kosol proudly presents an array of innovative creations complemented with selected pairing wines. Enjoy your feast at the Emporia Restaurant or have it delivered directly to your home. For order and more information, please contact 01544500 or fb.chry@chatrium. com ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No. 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The TakeOver | Art & Stage Yangon’s biggest hip-hop show is back in town with a star-studded roster of 19 performers during the Thadingyut festival. Yan Yan Chan, J-Me, G-Tone, Chan Aye Win, Jouk Jack, Kyaw Htut Swe, Ar-T, Sandi Myint Lwin, Lan Bar, Sophia, Lil-Z, Moe Htet, Youn Ni Ko, Bo Htet, Nay, Reload, Floke Rose will take over the night hosted by RUN YGN Entertainment. ? People’s Park - Pyay Rd, Ahlone Township | P 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Jazz under the Stars | Nightlife Head to Atlas for an evening of star-gazing and great music. Let the Bamboo Trio guide you through the evening with the sounds of the best jazz band in town. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

THURSDAY 25TH Gin Masterclass | Nightlife Jen might be on holiday, but Union Bar weren’t going to let you go for a month without the chance to attend one of their famous masterclasses. Join professional gin drinker, Nikki, as she takes you through a tasting of four unique gins, including Kyro Napue Rye Gin from Finland & The St George Dry Rye Gin from California, USA. Tickets are priced at 40,000Ks and include a welcome G&T, tasting of four gins and finger food. RSVP 09 250 355 064. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Guide

Thadingyut Festival: A Gift Shopping Guide With Thadingyut Festival around the corner it’s time to hit the shops to buy presents for your friends and family to show your love and appreciation for them. Here to help is our guide to some of the best shops in Yangon for finding special gifts to give your loved ones.  Pomelo Give a gift that gives back when you shop at Pomelo. This fair trade shop supports numerous social businesses that help some of the most vulnerable people in Myanmar. Buy a hand-carved teak chopping board from Helping Hands group, who teach carpentry skills to former street children, or a necklace from Eden, made by women who have been rescued from human trafficking. Address: 89 Thein Phyu Street, Lower Block, Yangon Phone: 09978793550 Opening hours: 9.30am - 9.30pm

 KOKO Soy Candles For this festival of lights, why not brighten up someone’s day with a scented candle from Koko Soy Candles? From Asian Pears to Midnight Bloom, or the White Jasmine scent specifically created as part of the

Thadingyut celebration collection, pick a fragrance that reminds you of your loved one. The candles are available at selected stores across Yangon, check their website to find the closest one to you. Website: kokosoycandles.com Phone: 09960887376

 FGM It’s traditional in Myanmar to gift family members with a longyi for Thadingyut and there’s nowhere better to shop than FGM. Designer Mogok Pauk Pauk is a true innovator in the Myanmar fashion industry and her personally designed fabric brand is popular with women of all ages. These fabrics can be made into longyis or tailored in any way you want. Address: Building 15, Room 5, Hnin Si Street, Near Yuzana Plaza Gate 7, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township Phone: 09428067705 Opening hours: 9am - 6pm

 Go Green If you are thinking about making your own customized fruit basket as a traditional Thadingyut present, this organic fruit and vegetable store is the right place to shop. Go Green is one of the few organic product suppliers in Myanmar and you can find a wide selection of chemical-free fruit, vegetables and even eggs. Gather a colourful selection of green goodness to make a personalised fruit basket for your loved ones. Address: Nat Mauk Street, Myaybadaythar Garden, Bahan Township Phone: 0979 995650 Opening hours: 8.30am - 6pm

 Home Sweet Home For that favourite family member with a sweet tooth, head to Home Sweet Home on Strand Road to buy them an enticing treat. Not only will you be able to order a sprinkle-covered Rainbow cake or a tin of freshly baked biscuits as a gift, you can also treat yourself to a selection of doughnuts served with ice-cream while you wait. As an added bonus, it is buy one get one free on orders of New York Cheese Cake from the 23rd until the 25th October. Address: 440, Strand Road, Latha Township, Yangon Phone: 09969116307 Opening hours: 12:00pm - 10pm

eat & drink

Sushi Tei

The Top 5 Japanese Restaurants in Yangon  Bijin Japanese Restaurant Have you ever spotted that small, curious Alice in Wonderland door half way along Yaw Min Gyi Street? If you have, but have never ventured through it, then now is the time to bow down low and venture into Bijin. A simple and sparse restaurant, you can choose to sit at one of the long wooden tables in a private cubicle, or find a stool at the counter where you can view the sashimi and sushi being prepared. The blackened mackerel and miso eggplant are not to be missed and there’s a bar upstairs where you can relax after your meal. At Bijin the food is of the highest quality, and the sake and beer selection compliments it perfectly. Address: 26/B, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Tsp. Phone: 01252261 Opening hours: 5.30pm - 10.30pm

 Letsu Sushi & Soba The fatty tuna at Ietsu has previously been described by a Myanmore Top 100 judge as “one of the best pieces of sushi I’ve had in Yangon.” This bold claim is not surprising considering that Ietsu import their fish fresh from Japan every Tuesday. This attention to detail caught the eye of the awards judges in other ways too; the sushi is served at room temperature, the fish hasn’t been frozen and the soba noodles are handmade in Yangon. Ietsu is a perfect escape from the bustle of downtown Yangon. A prime spot for business lunches, the restaurant feels private and the service is swift and friendly, with the chef often finding the time to greet guests

in person. It’s a little pricier than other sushi restaurants, but if you want melt-in-the-mouth fresh nigri, then it’s a price worth paying. Address: 57, 37th st., Corner of Merchant Road, Lower Block, Kyauktada Tsp. Phone: 01377212 Opening hours: 11am - 10.30pm

 Menzo Tonkotsu Ramen If you’ve never ventured into Menzo Tonkotsu Ramen you could be forgiven as it’s difficult to find, but if you’ve never heard of them, then you clearly haven’t been listening. Hidden away down a little side street off Bo Yar Nyunt, they are famous for their yakitori and have over twenty different types of these Japanesestyle skewers available. The options range from pork belly to parson’s nose. As their name suggests, Menzo Tonkotsu Ramen also specialize in ramen, with styles including tsukemen, a dipping ramen and tonkotsu, a pork bone broth cooked for 15 hours. Menzo Tonkotsu Ramen pride themselves on the quality of their ingredients as the majority are imported from Japan. The restaurant is minimalist, light and well worth looking for the next time you’re in Yaw Min Gyi. Address: 19/A, Unit-15, Bo Yar Nyunt Street, Yaw Min Gyi, Dagon Tsp. Phone: 0111220052 Opening hours: 11am - 2pm, 5.30pm - 10pm

 Ren Kandawgyi Tucked away in the maze of streets north of Kandawgyi Lake in Bahan Township, Ren Kandawgyi is popular with homesick Japanese expats. The two-story restaurant is a beautifully peaceful space with low tables and cushions hidden behind bamboo screens. Head chef Mr Kuranaga and Manager Mr Ueki are both very experienced in the production and service of Japanese food and have a good understanding of the expectations of their customers. The menu is dynamic and takes into account the use of seasonal produce, a key part of creating authentic Japanese cuisine. Their most popular dishes include sashimi, sushi, tempura and sukiyaki. Address: 7C, Wingabar Road, Bahan Tsp. Phone: 01559903 Opening hours: 11.30am - 2pm, 6pm - 10pm

 Sushi Tei Sushi Tei is an enormous restaurant on Dhamazedi Road opposite the Savoy Hotel, but don’t let its imposing structure put you off. The restaurant has booth-style dining with an alluring and modern Japanese ambience, while the staff are incredibly polite and highly trained. The menu covers everything you could possibly want including sashimi, tempura, sushi, nabe (Japanese hotpot) and some top-notch desserts. Their sushi conveyor belt is a playful addition which alone makes a visit worthwhile – although the never-ending stream of tempting plates makes over-indulgence a constant risk. The expert culinary skills of the chefs whipping up sushi and sashimi are on display in the open kitchen and it makes for a mesmerising show. Address: 126, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Tsp. Phone: 09444115662 Opening hours: 10am - 10pm

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 19th to 25th October 2018. HELLFEST Hellfest is a 2018 American slasher film. The plot follows a group of teens who are stalked by a serial killer while visiting a traveling Halloween carnival. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Nay Pyi Taw

VENOM Venom is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. In Venom, journalist Brock gains superpowers after being bound to an alien symbiote whose species plans to invade Earth. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Taw

JOHNNY ENGLISH Johnny English Strikes Again is a 2018 spy action comedy film. It is

the third instalment of the Johnny English series. Junction City, City Mall

LETTER TO PRESIDENT Letter to President is a Burmese Crime Movie directed by Wine with stars : A Lin Yaung, Chan Min Ye Htut, Phway Phway and May Su Maung. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar North Okkalapa

TASAY PAR LAR B TaSay Par Lar B is a Burmese Horror Movie directed by R.PERAKS with stars : Pyay T Oo, Ei Chaw Po, Nyi Htut Khaung, Khin Hlaing and Aung Zaw Min. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar

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emergency numbers POLICE STATION

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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