MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 16th September 2016 by MYANMORE

19 - 25 MAY 2017

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What’s On FRIDAY 19TH MAY Trash Hero ( Yangon ) | Activities Jjoin the “ Trash Hero Yangon. Hope to see you all again in this event. Please bring your Trash Hero Yangon T-shirt if you’re participated in last event. For other inquiry, please contact sailingteam.myf@gmail.com. ? Yangon Yatch Club - 132, Inya Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM

UNPLUGGED NIGHT | Nightlife Unlike other TGIF, V-bar serves one free cocktail to every girl who comes to the unplugged night. RSVP : 09254443326. ? Vintage Luxury Yacht Hotel - 6, Botahtaung Jetty, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

Salsa-Tango Social Night | Nightlife Head to the best Salsa club in Yangon to indulge yourself in charming social night! Learn FREE Salsa, Bachata basis and partner work with the instructors (Nora & Gaurav Gupta). Social dance floor is open for all Latin and Tango lovers. RSVP : 01544500. ? Club Rizzoli - 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 9:00 PM — 1:00 AM

Live Music | Nightlife LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATUDAY. Special appearance by the COLOURFUL MUSIC BAND. ? The Fat Ox Bar - 50th St, Middle Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 12:30 PM

Colour Me Monochrome: Exhibition and Fundraiser | Art & Stage The Last day at the exhibition of Colour Me Monochrome. Witness daily life and ordinary existence in monochromatic glory. StoreFront Yangon is organising its first photography exhibition, Colour Me Monochrome at the lovely Pansuriya Gallery in Yangon. ? Pansuriya Gallery - No 100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM — 10:00 PM

SATURDAY 20TH MAY IDE Acedemy Launching Event | Business IDE Academy Myanmar invite you to the Launching Event. Get to know about the program, Panel discussion on Creating Innovation Opportunities in Myanmar, Networking with Business experts from Mekong region and MIT alumni. | RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/55Jup64t3rnXsV5f2 ? PARKROYAL Yangon - 33, Alan Pya Phaya Rd, Dagon Tsp | P From 4:30 PM

Clean Yangon, Green Yangon vol.01 | Activites CLEAN YANGON, GREEN YANGON Project is started with a concept that "Clean city purify one's heart". Their main project is to clean Yangon city. Everyone in Yangon can join. The slogan is "clean Yangon, green Yangon. ? Maha Bandula Park - Mahar Bandoola Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

20TH - 21ST MAY Integrated Approach to Advance Your Yoga Practice | Sports Four workshops with ADRIAN COX the founder of Bangkok’s leading yoga studio and Travel + Leisure magazine’s top 25 studios in the world, YOGA ELEMENTS. These four workshops can be taken individually or together and each focus on key aspects of yoga practice – (1) Core, (2) Locks, (3) Breath, (4) the fourth session puts all three into practice to make advanced postures possible and accessible. RSVP : 09973802714. ? Yangon Yoga House - Room 4 Yankin Lan Thwe (1) First road south of Yankin Rd and YanShin Rd. Intersection Yankin Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM

What’s On 20TH - 22ND MAY Port Autonomy Pop-Up at 50th Street Bar | Nightlife 50th Street is proud to present a pop-up for one of Yangon's most beloved restaurants, Port Autonomy. They will be offering its creative and eclectic menu on the 20th and 21st of May, from brunch all the way into the night. RSVP : 01397060. ? 50th Street Cafe Restaurant Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 11:00 AM — 12:30 AM

93 Art Exhibition | Art & Stage 93 exhibition is the remembrance of 93-97 first batch and lectures of National University of Arts and Culture. ? Ahla Thit Gallery - 17, University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM

20TH - 28TH MAY A Woman’s Place: life through the lens of Myanmar’s women farmer | Art & Stage See rural Myanmar through the eyes of women farmers at Deitta Gallery from 20th - 28th May. On the 20th and 21st, come drink a tea, eat some traditional snacks and join some women farmers photographers to talk about their pictures. From the 23rd - 28th the exhibition is open daily from 10am - 5pm. Gallery is closed on Monday 22nd May. ? Myanmar Deitta - 3rd floor, No.49, 44th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM

SUNDAY 21ST MAY TEDxYangon 2017 | Educational Experience a uniquely inspirational day like no other. Engage with brilliant speakers and fellow attendees to exchange stimulating, challenging and thought-provoking ideas. Book now via http://bit.ly/2nqktP7. Ticket price of USD 100 (MMK 135,000) is inclusive of all talks, lunch, coffee breaks, snacks and evening drinks and supports the great cause of ideas worth spreading for TEDxYangon talks to be shared online. Participants are encouraged to stay for the full day event, which is from 8am to 8pm. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171 Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM

WCS myanmar with MMOtaku | Activities Cosplay Event is coming back and this time World cosplay summit and MMOtaku organized and official event for Cosplayers. There will be competition and the winners can compete in the cosplay event which will held in Japan on August A representative cosplayers of Myanmar. For the ticket you can buy at MMOtaku (SinOhDan St), Swae Matt (Dagon Center) and Kira Kire ( KyunDaw St) with 5,000 Kyats. ? MICT Park - Hlaing Campus, Hlaing Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Yangon / Ninjya Performance and Workshop | Activities Japan Culture house present the Raifujin Ninja group from Japan at MICT Park. There will be 3 Ninjas performing ninja skills and workshop of using and making secret weapon. If you are an Otaku, you should go and watch it. And this is rare oppunity to see ninja in Myanmar. ? MICT Park - Hlaing Campus, Hlaing Tsp | P 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Oktoberfest Brunch | Dining New at Mahlzeit - every 3rd Sunday of the month. Enjoy the Oktoberfest feeling with food and drinks for 30,000 kyat! Buffet style, beer and wine included. RSVP : 097 841 51250. ? Mahlzeit - 84 Pann Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 11:30 AM — 2:30 PM

What’s On Zumba Festival For Charity | Sports Zumba is the basic of Latin Musics and no one need to train or practice. Just follow and dance like trainer. Free admission to everyone and come and join the Zumba Festival. ? People’s Park - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

22ND - 27TH MAY Spring In France | Dining The Strand Café takes you on a culinary journey from 22nd to 27th. French Cuisine with a special à la carte menu. Some of their tasty specialties includes Pan-Fried Foie Gras, Mushroom and Duck sauce, Egg Meurette, Navarin Lamb with spring vegetable, Duck Breast Orange Sauce, Sea Bass Duglere and Pears Melba Strand Café. RSVP : 01 243 377. ? The Strand Café - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtuang Tsp | P 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM

TUESDAY 23RD MAY Ladies Night @ Eclipse Bar | Nightlife Eclipse launches ladies night for your enjoyment. Buy any draught beer or selected cocktails and receive another one for FREE. Offer applies to females only. DJ Amilli and two beautiful singers perform every Tuesday. RSVP : 09442477778, 09442477779. ? Eclipse Public Bar & Restaurant - 4th floor, Myanmar Plaza, Yankin Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 11:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 24TH MAY My French Film | the Intouchables Opening Screening | Activities Starting in May, Institut Français de Birmanie, in collaboration with Mingalar Cinemas, is glad to launch MY FRENCH FILM, a monthly programming of the best of French movies in one of Yangon’s Cinemas, for the first time in Myanmar. One film per month, screened every Wednesday at 6.30 pm in the Mingalar Cinema (Gamonepwint Mall). Entry: 2,000Ks – 3,500Ks. ? Mingalar San Yeik Nyein (Gamone Pwint) - Insein Rd, Near San Yeik Nyein Bus Stop, Insein Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

THURSDAY 25TH MAY Wine & Cheese Soiree | Dining Enjoy Rose Garden Hotels Wine and Cheese Soiree cause no great story ever started with someone eating salad. Experience a delicious selection of our finest cheeses, cold cuts & hobnob wines in the relaxed setting with friends and families at our Veranda Bar. With a delightful range of wines on offer , you can tailor your samplings to own personal tastes. | RSVP : 01 371 992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - Yangon - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Novotel Yangon Max

Swimming through the Season Want to have a nice, relaxing and above all clean swim here in Yangon? The swimming pools that you’ve seen not quite up to par? Well look no further, here’s a list of some of the top swimming pools to enjoy before the full rainy season arrives, but swimming in the rain is also not a bad idea after all.  NO.1- NOVOTEL YANGON MAX Situated at the very top of the complex, the outdoor swimming pool offers one of Yangon’s greatest views, with the added plus of a bar just to the side. There’s even a gym and tennis court just a floor below for those fitness enthusiasts, complete with a massage parlor; although these are reserved for those who are gym members. The pool,however, is open and is $10 for a child under 12, with those above that magical number having to pay $15. The pool is open for use from 6AM till 8PM. Address: 459, Pyay Rd, Yangon, Myanmar Contact info: 95 1 230 5858 Opening Hours: 6AM-8PM

 NO.2- SEDONA HOTEL Wide and expensive, under the shadow of the looming palace-like hotel of Sedona, its swimming pool is one of the best in Yangon, very popular with Myanmar locals for its traditional feel, with trees here and there bringing the slightest hint of nature. Address: Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar Contact Info: 95 1860 5377

 NO.3- CHATRIUM HOTEL ROYAL LAKE This posh hotel situated at the foot of Kandawgyi Lake offers an outdoor pool shaded by idyllic palm trees, not to mention a fitness center and a spa. But there is a slight catch to all this in that there

is no stand-alone swimming pool package, rather only a gym plus swimming pool package for $25 per day. Address: 40, Nat Mauk St, Yangon, Myanmar Contact Info: 95 1 544 500 Opening Hours: 6AM-10PM (Pool), 6AM-11PM (Pool)

 NO.4- JASMINE PALACE HOTEL At a four-star Jasmine Palace Hotel, swimming pool maybe a bit smaller than others, but it is semi-indoor so you can enjoy the pool, even when it is raining. The pool is surrounded by colorful beanbags and a stunning view of Yangon city. You can also relax with a few drinks from the conjoining ‘J’ Bar. Fee is around $15 per day including access to the gym. Address: 5th floor (Jasmine Wellness) No. (341) Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar Opening Hours: 06:00 ~ 23:00 Contact Info: +951-2304402, +951-2304403, +951-538953, +951-538954

 NO.5- HOTEL PARAMI SWIMMING POOL Swimming pool here is semi-outdoor with beautiful panoramic view of Yangon city. After the pool, you can enjoy delicious food and a wide selection of cocktails at Piano Bar&Grill. The admission fee is around US $10. Address: No. 2, Parami road, Mayangone Tsp // +95 (0) 1 658 118 Contact Info: +951- 658 118 Opening Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

 NO.6- INYA LAKE HOTEL SWIMMING POOL A large outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by natural garden, offering relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. The fee is around US $20 per person, but children aged 5 and blow can have complimentary access if accompanied by parents. There are varieties of membership packages. Address: 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone Tsp // +95 (0) 1 9662 866, +95 (0) 1 9 665 53 Opening Hours: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Contact Info: +95 1 9662866, 9662857, 9665053, 9665091

 NO.7- KOKKHINE SWIMMING POOL Kokkhine Swimming Pool is more of a Club than a pool- indeed it has three pools, one kiddie pool and two completive/adult pools, and if you’ve got a friend who are a member there, then it is free for those who come along with. For those from out of the country though, the price is 5000 kyats for a swim and 150,000kyats for a 3-month membership. There are even a couple of diving boards for those. Address: Kokkhine Swimming Pool St, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Contact Info: (01) 542 749 Opening Hours: Daily 6AM-8PM

 NO.8- NATIONAL SWIMMING POOL This pool is very popular amongst locals for its general cleanliness and inexpensiveness. It costs just 3000kyats for entry. Address: U Wisara Rd, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar Contact Info: 9AM-4PM

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Babylon Coffee Garden: Myanmar Cuisine in Verdant Setting BY SAM FOOT & MALLIKA GUPTA Yangon’s newest ‘neo-Burmese’ coffee cafe combines a rewarding and authentic dining experience with a refreshingly serene and verdant interior. Located in heart of Yangon’s premier streetfood district, Babylon brings together classic regional dishes from across Myanmar in one accessible menu, making the cafe an ideal refuge for those wanting an introduction to the flavours of the country without having to brave Yangon’s multifarious street vendors. The food on offer is a simple yet refined celebration of Myanmar’s diverse regional fare. The ubiquitous, unctuous salads are here: a simple tea leaf; a charred, delicious eggplant; and, innovatively, a papaya salad unique to Babylon – a creation of Mr. Nanda unlike those you will taste in Thailand or, indeed, Myanmar itself. Alongside the various salads, diners can choose from four regionally styled ‘hta min’ – rice sets. Each individual set recreates the flavours of the particular region from which it hails – from a hint of tamarind in the Rakhine inspired plate, to the bean powder and sesame of the phon yegyee hta min – with each dish accompanied by a complementing meat side of fish, chicken or dried venison. For those not in the mood for rice dishes, the cafe also offers a selection of sticky, nutty Shan style noodle dishes and a range of familiar street snacks: samosas, the famous bayar kyaw fritter, sticky rice, and a platter of tempura which brings together the disparate deep fried options found up and down Yangon’s streets, namely: corn, shrimps, potato, marrow and greens. True to it’s positioning as a ‘Coffee Garden’, Babylon also has a comprehensive offering of (non-alcoholic) drinks. Customers may choose from a large range of fresh juices (including the house-special ‘Babylon’s Refreshment’, a sweet and smoky mix of coffee and cane juice), smoothies and mocktails, plus real coffee and Lat Phat Yae tea.

Address : No.182, Mahabandoola Park St, Kuauktada Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Ph:09 45888 4420 Opening Hours: 9:00AM — 9:00PM

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Beer Factory: The Current Trendiest Beer Bar BY SOFIA RAINERI The Beer Factory x Attic from Malaysia is the newest bar in quiet Bahan neighbourhood. Although it has not had its grand opening yet, it’s already very popular. The industrial, modern look gives the place a relaxed atmosphere whilst still looking swanky. As its name suggest, it’s famous for “beer”. Unlike other bars around Yangon, alongside your typical beers (Myanmar, Tuborg, Carslberg and Yoma) The Beer Factory caters a few imported beers and ciders (such as Kaiserdom hefe 9,500MMK and Magners 7,500MMK). If beer is not your thing, the menu also offers and extensive range of cocktails (prices ranging from 4,500-5,000MMK. A must order cocktail is Mexican Bulldog (for sharing), a combination of margarita and corona. It’s very refreshing but can get you tipsy quickly as well. The Beer Bar is every beer drinker and meat eater’s dream. Beer and meat go hand in hand, and the menu perfectly complements the drinks, most dishes, if not all are meat based, and/or fried. I munched on flavoursome and juicy fried salted egg yolk chicken wings (6,500MMK), and some grilled soy pork belly (5,900MMK), tender and fatty pork belly with a delicious sweet soy glaze. They also offer pasta dishes, noodles, meat on a stick, fries and nachos, burgers and various cuts of meat. The staff is attentive, welcoming and knows how to get the crowd pumping especially when the other diners chug beer out of a beer bong while the whole bar claps and chants. Not to mention the fire waterfall shots, the hundreds of Jagerbombs, and the birthday special shot trays (all of the shots seem to have a fire component to them), this for sure makes a night to remember. The Attic Club is still being renovated, but given the success of The Beer Factory I have high expectations for it. It’s scheduled to be open in June.

Address: 10A, Golden Valley Street, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Phone: 09977606888 Opening Hours: 5:00PM — 2:00AM

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 19th - 25th May 2017. ALIEN: COVENANT Alien: Covenant is a 2017 American science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott . Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Junction City, Junction Square

KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a 2017 fantasy film directed by Guy Ritchie and written by Ritchie, Joby Harold and Lionel Wigram. Junction City, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema

MUNE: GUARDIAN OF THE MOON Mune: Guardian of the Moon is a 2014 French 3D children's computeranimated adventure fantasy film directed by Benoît Philippon and Alexandre Heboyan. Junction City

SWEET VENGEANCE Sweet Vengeance is directed by Mee

Phwar with the Stars : Sai Sai Kham Leng, Shwe Hmone Yati, Khin Wint War and other actors. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar, Junction Maw Tin / Junction City, Junction Square

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL.2 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a 2017 American superhero film that the Guardians travel throughout the cosmos as they help Peter Quill learn more about his true parentage. Nay Pyi Daw

LU MYAR KO CHAUK HLANT YAN TASAY TA KG LO AUT THE Lu Myar Ko Chauk Hlant Yan TaSay Ta Kg Lo Aut The is a Burmese horror movie directed by Nyo Min Lwin with the Stars : Min Maw Kun, Htun Htun, Nine Nine, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Thinzar Wint Kyaw, San Yati Moe Myint and other actors. Thwin, Thamada Cinema, Junction City, Junction Square, Junction Maw Tin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

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