MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 2nd February 2018

2 - 8 FEBRUARY 2018

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What’s On - february FRIDAY 2ND Warehouse 53 Opening Party | Nightlife The opening of Warehouse 53, 53rd Street Lower Block will include free beers and 25 percent off everything all night, or until the pumps run dry. | RSVP: 09 786 433179. ? 15, 53rd Street, Lower Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wolf Blass Wine Social Evening at Chatrium | Social Join the ultimate wine tasting event hosted by Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon in collaboration with Treasury Wine Estates. Enjoy live jazz while tasting exquisite Wolf Blass wines paired with canapés and array of culinary delights at Lobby Lounge. For more information and tickets, please call to 01544500 ext: 6221 or email to fb.chry@chatrium.com ? Chatrium Royal Lake Hotel - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

7 wave concert | Art & Stage Seven winners from different singing programs will perform. Come and join them. For ticket information contact 09 4555 73442. ? Thuwunnabhumi Event Park - Thuwana, Yangon | P From 6:00 PM

Yangon Runway Girls Collection: Fashion & Music Festival | Art & Stage Yangon runway girls collection for the second edition is coming. There will be IYAZ with Ah Moon, X Box, Billy Lamin Aye & Mary and other fashion designers, stylists, models and artists. For tickets contact 09 974712815 and 09 783712815. ? Taw Win Garden Hotel - 45, Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Iyaz's Performance Night | Nightlife Iyez's first time performance in Yangon at the Vibe. | RSVP : 09 975 553230. ? The VIBE - 31A Kan Yeit Thar St, Mayangone Tsp | P From 9:30 PM

Matroda at Brave | Nightlife Brave Entertainment presents Matroda! When it comes to bass house music, Matroda is a beast! The Croatian star has gained recognition from industry giants around the globe with countless hits! Get ready to be blown away when he takes center stage. | RSVP: 09 260 047 334. ? Brave Bar - 31B, Kanyeiktar St, 10 Qua:, Mayangone Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

SATURDAY 3RD The First Jam Vol:6 | Nightlife The First Jam is the biggest and most badass street dance jam in Myanmar and this year is going to be the sixth anniversary. ? Hledan Center - Corner of Pyay Rd and Hledan Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

JAM IT Presents Überyou | Nightlife Swiss Punk Band Überyou kicks off their Southaast Asian Tour in Myanmar.

Their energetic live shows have already thrilled crowds all over Europe, the USA and Latin America. Together with Myanmar’s finest Punk, Hip Hop and Indie underground artists, this is an awesome night! This event is made possible with the kind support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Myanmar. ? Pauk Kan - Myanmar Night Bazaar - Dhamazaydi Road , People's park, Dagon Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What’s On The Power Of Four | Art & Stage These rock lady singers will be on stage: Connie, She, Sung Tin Par and Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein. For ticket information contact 09 4555 73442. ? Thuwanabumi Event Park - Thuwanna, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Double Gold Pop Music Night | Nightlife It's time for Pop Music @ THE BEAT bar. Legendary Pop star Si Thu Lwin, in house vocalists and the music band will fulfil your lovely weekend. Grab a Myanmar's finest whisky and let's enjoy and have fun together! Make sure book your table @09762761569 for early reservation. ? THE BEAT bar - G3, Bo Myat Tun Tower, Corner of Mahabandula Rd & Bo Myat Tun Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 7:00 PM

UK meets MMR | Nightlife Full Stop is flying in two up and coming MCs from England to perform with two legendary Burmese rappers. Limited tickets. Don't miss it.

Tickets: 7,000 kyats on the door, 5,000 kyats in advance. ? YangonYangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P From 8:00 PM

Babett Goes Live x Mar Yar | Nightlife Babett will rock on this Saturday Night with MAR YAR. MAR YAR Music Band is a well-known local band, they have performed in some of the busiest parts Yangon night scenes, staff parties, Turborg beer promotions, and several events at popular bars in Yangon. Enjoy a musical journey at Yangon’s favourite hangout arena. Grab Your Table Now: babettyangon@ randblab.com or 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - 5 Alan Pya Pagoda St, Dagon Tsp | P 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

SUNDAY 4TH 2nd Zumba Festival for Charity | Sports Myanmar's biggest Zumba® Festival for Charity is coming back for a second time on 4th February. Expect local and international Zumba® instructors, Myanmar celebrities and make-up artists who will participate to show their support. They will also throw in some more exciting surprises like a food market to enjoy different flavors. Dj Ana Red (Austria) will spin some latin, reggaeton and house music for their first Zumba® Party to keep the high energy and make you dance some more. Get your tickets at www.myanmoretickets.com ? Kandawgyi - MhawSinKyun | P 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Food Market @t Zumba® Festival | Activities Food market before Zumba® dance and DJ. Enjoy all tastes in one place.

Other entertainment programs and raffles for the participants. ? Kandawgyi - MhawSinKyun | P 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Big British Day Out 2018 | Activities On Sunday Feb 4 for the fifth year running the British Ambassador will be throwing open the gates to the Ambassador's Garden to show you what is Great about Great Britain. The Big British Day Out is free to all and there will be sporting events, food stalls, games and lots of fun. Come along with your friends and family on Sunday. We promise you won't regret it. ? British Ambassador's Residence - 62, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tspp | P 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

What’s On TUESDAY 6TH Myanmar Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet Up | Social U Kyaw Myo Thet, CEO of Food2U, will be joining this meet up. Food2U is one of Myanmar most established food delivery portals. Since their launch in February 2015, they built a network of more than 150 restaurants with over 10,000 food items across both Yangon and Mandalay. ? Signature Fine Dining & the Garden Bistro - Corner of Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd & Kan Yeik Thar St | P 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

THURSDAY 8TH Lahpet Pop-Up Dinner | Dining Lahpet, London's newest and trendiest Burmese restaurant, comes to Yangon for one night to debut four of their hit new dishes. They'll be opening their permanent new home in Shoreditch in a couple of months. | RSVP: 09 979 078681. ? Rangoon Tea House - Ground Floor, 77-79 Pansodan Street (Lower Middle Block) | P From 6:00 PM

DISCLAIMER Information as of 30th January 2018. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar

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MYANMORE TICKETS You can buy tickets for the following Events through www.myanmoretickets.com Wolf Blass Wine Social Evening @ Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon Join the ultimate wine tasting event hosted by Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon in collaboration with Treasury Wine Estates. Beautiful Evening Relaxing with Live Sentimental Jazz while tasting exquisite WOLF BLASS wines paired with canapés and array of culinary delights at LOBBY LOUNGE. Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No. 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon

Zumba Festival for Charity Myanmar’s biggest Zumba® Festival for Charity is COMING BACK for a second time on February 3rd, 2018. Expect local and international Zumba® instructors, Myanmar celebrities and Make-up artists who will participate to show their support. Dj Ana Red (Austria) will spin some latin, reggaeton and house music for their first Zumba® Party.

KandawGyi - Mhaw Sin Kyun Island, Yangon

Valentine’s Day Special @ Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon Enjoy Chatrium Hotel classic Valentine’s specials to prove to your loved one how much you really care and be in with a chance to win in our very lucky draw. “Romance Under the Stars”. Valentine’s Set Dinner – USD 199.00 per couple (Complimentary door gift plus a bottle of red, white or sparkling wine, a red rose and a Valentine’s Day cake).

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No. 40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon

Romantic Valentine @ Novotel The Square Restaurant The month of February is declared as the Month of Romance. There can never be too much love in the world and it should be celebrated. Let’s have a chance to get romantic over dinner @ The Square Restaurant with Valentine Special Seafood and live Food station while a beautiful musical serenading. We will be offering the roses and chocolate for every lady and let’s join in couple game.

The Square Restaurant - 5th Floor of Novotel, Pyay Road, Kamaryut Township, Yangon

Make Sweet memories @ Rose Garden Hotel Celebrate love with a 5 course dinner for two with welcome drink, free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks, a box of chocolates on the table and one dozen red roses for only US 90.00 net per couple.

Rose Garden Hotel - No.(171), Upper Pansoedan Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon

One Championship : QUEST FOR GOLD Asia’s biggest martial arts blockbuster is set to return to the city of Yangon on 24 February with ONE: QUEST FOR GOLD. Featuring Myanmar’s finest warriors against the biggest names in Asian martial arts, get ready for an explosive night of sports entertainment unlike any other at Thuwunna Indoor Stadium. Get your tickets now! With coupon code of “ONEMYANMORE”, you will get 25% OFF. Thuwunna Indoor Stadium - Way Za Yan Tar Road, Thingankyun Township, Yangon

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Guide to Car Rentals in Yangon

BY MIN YE KYAW

 Yoma Fleet Yoma Fleet provides vehicle finance and contract hire, plus daily rental from a growing number of airports nationwide. Their support system for business partners operates 24/7/365 to full international standards.

They only deal in new left hand drive vehicles ranging from small sedans through vans, commercial trucks and semi trailer rigs on a self drive basis.

Address: B-1, 1st Floor, Yoma Bank Building, FMI City, Hlaing Tharyar Township Phone: 09 966235338

 Europcar Car Rental From hourly, daily and short term to weekly, monthly and long term car rental, you can select the option that suits you best. They offer holiday car rental in Yangon too, as well as options suitable for weekend and business trips. You can just search, select, book.

Address: Yangon Airport Road, Mingalardon Township Phone: 01 646330 and Address: Corner Of Pyay Road & Hledan Road, Kamayut Township Phone: 01 646330

 Myanmar Private Car With their wide range of vehicles, you can pick one that suits your group.

Saloon, 5-seater van, 9-seater van, 14-seater van and buses from 1845 seater. VIP vehicles are available in major cities and 4x4 vehicles are available in rural areas. They have vehicles in major cities and various smaller cities. You can meet their driver in each destination and also tailor overland trips at your own interest. They operate vehicles for city areas, nearby cities and long journeys throughout the country.

 Myanmar Rent-a-Car Myanmar Rent-a-Car provides car rental, car lease, and car hire service to Myanmar people and foreigners. They offer car + driver + fuel service in which all charges are included.

They are available in Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Mawlamyaing, Bago, Pathein, Monywa, Meiktila, Sittwe, Magway, Taunggyi, Dawail, Bagan, Chapyu and Ngapali as well.

Address: No. 237-239 China Town Condo 8F, Corner of 10th Street & Anawrahta Road, Lanmadaw Township Phone: 01 2303085, 01 2303086

 Hein - Car Rental & General Services They offer rent cars and trips to major towns in Myanmar for travel or business. The prices are different on trips, days and on daily and monthly use. Prices also depend on the types and models of vehicles and local registration numbers. Latest vehicles and registration numbers usually charge more, but in any case it is cheaper to hire for long-term use.

Address: No. 154, Shwe Thisar Street, (13) Quarter, Yankin Township Phone: 01 233 0054, 09 51 600 48, 09 782 470 755

 Yangon Rent-A-Car Yangon Rent-A-Car describes itself as having well-maintained, clean vehicles and professional and experienced drivers. Without a driver is available, but only to locals who have at least one year driving experience in Yangon. They have mainly Toyota Sedans, MPV and Hiace. The services include car rental for airport transfers, sightseeing in Yangon, and intercity car rental for sightseeing.

Address: No 7, Set Yone Street, next to Tharkayta Capital Hypermart, Dawpone Township Phone: 09 77311 6979, 09 96111 1114

myanmore awards 2018

Countdown to the Myanmore Awards The nominations are in, the votes have been counted and shortlists created. The panel of independent expert judges are now deep in deliberation, dégustation and discussion on who the winners of the 11 awards will be. On Saturday February 3 in the Grand Ballroom at the Meliá Hotel in Yangon all will be revealed, as the 2018 Myanmore Dining and nightlife Awards winners will finally be announced.

The event will be live streamed on Facebook, and will also be featured by the major Myanmar news channels. Each award will be announced on the Myanmore Facebook and Twitter pages, so keep an eye out for the latest updates live from the ceremony.

A total of 5,171 votes were cast for 549 different venues in the five categories. The task of whittling that down to just five award winners and two runners up in each award has been incredibly difficult. This year the standard of nominations has been greater than ever. This just shows how much the Myanmar dining and nightlife industry is growing in strength and demonstrates how standards are increasing across the board. But it does make judging very difficult.

Some tickets are still available for the event, and it is set to be one of the most exclusive and exciting nights of the year. The evening will commence with cocktails before a five-course fine dining meal specially designed by Meliá Head Chef Franz Paul Wieser will be served. An evening of great entertainment has been planned, and of course the awards ceremony itself will be the highlight of the evening.

The dress code is ‘red carpet ready.’ Tickets are priced at US$120 and special discounts can be arranged for whole table reservations.

Please go to www.myanmoretickets.com to reserve your place now.

It’s an exciting time all round for the Myanmar dining and nightlife scene at the moment as the TOP 100 dining and nightlife venues were announced at the Myanmore press conference last week.

An independent panel of industry experts has selected the venues included in the TOP 100 and this was driven by, and closely reflects the public nominations in the Myanmore Dining and Nightlife Awards.

In February Myanmore will launch the TOP 100 Dining and Nightlife Guide. This comprehensive guide is a first for Myanmar and it will contain detailed information and reviews of the top 100 dining and nightlife venues across the city. Special features focussing on the 2018 Myanmore Dining and Nightlife award winners will also be incorporated into the guide.

Did your favourite venue make it into the TOP 100? Check out the list at Myanmore.com to find out more.

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BABETT

BY EDMOND SAILLAND Babett was the hottest new bar in town when it opened last year. A few months later, I was tasked with finding out whether it had stood the test of time. Possibly, was the conclusion I came to. The location is good, on the edge of downtown and close to Yaw Min Gyi, the setting is also nice, with an outside area set back a little from the road, and the menu covers a fair range cocktails, wines, beers, tapas, and more substantial dishes.

Babett offers five signature cocktails and nine standard cocktails in a stylish setting. The open bar is the focal point with plenty of seats for you to watch the bar tenders do their things. I also liked seeing the kitchen behind glass and that trilbies show tables are reserved. Also, Babett’s happy hour only applies to beer, though they do offer different food and drink deals depending on the day of the week. I tried, along with some friends, four of Babett’s five signature cocktails (7,500 kyats each) and a couple of tapas dishes.

Secret Garden—with vodka, cucumber, and lime juice—was refreshing but tasted like a green juice with a vodka shot added rather than a cocktail in its own right. It needed a deeper flavor to compliment the watery cucumber and tangy lime. The Spicy G cocktail with infused tequila, passion fruit, and ginger did have a warm chili kick but the predominant flavor was the sickly passion fruit, probably from a syrup. I enjoyed the Mandalay Calling—warm ginger and cinnamon notes that went well with the rum and whisked egg white.

The tapas I tried were good quality and reasonably priced at 3,000 kyats for a plate. The mortadella ham was served with bread topped with crushed tomato and a little garlic, a light and refreshing snack with strong Mediterranean flavors. The sweet potato fries were perhaps a little soggy but the spiced yoghurt dressing cut through the grease to make a pleasant dish. I’m glad Babett has survived nearly six months on the Yangon bar scene. It is a very good option for a post- or pre- meal drink if you’re in the area.

Address: No.5 Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Yangon Opening hours: 7am-11:30am Phone: +95 1 243 639

"The Best European Taste and So Delicious Pork Chop , Pizza and G Board . The best Atmosphere and Good Place For Chill With Your Friends."

Si Thu Kyaw

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FAB & PROUD @ THAKIN MYA PARK 27TH & 28TH JANUARY 2018 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 2nd - 8th February 2018.

MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE Maze Runner: The Death Cure is a 2018 American dystopian science fiction action film. It is the third and final installment in the Maze Runner film series.

Junction City, Junction Square, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Daw

PADMAAVAT Padmaavat is a 2018 Indian epic period drama film. Based on the epic poem Padmavat.

Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Daw

KISS LIKE WINE Kiss Like Wine is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Aung Myat with stars : Aung Ye Lin, Min Oo, Wutt

Hmone Shwe Yi, Soe Myat Thuzar & more.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Thamada Cinema, Mingalar

NGAL KYUN Ngal Kyun is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Win Htun Htun with Stars : Lu Min, Aung Ye Lin, Soe Myat Thuzar and Shwe Hmone Yati.

Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema, Thwin

KYI LAY KYI Kyi Lay Kyi is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Pyi Hein Thiha with Stars : Lu Min, Khant Si Thu, Eaindra Kyaw Sin and Khine Thin Kyi. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Shae Saung Cinema

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01 9253591, 01 9253592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 City Mall | 09 764802081 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 Mingalar | 01 243057 Mega Ace (Tharkayta) | 01 556 782 Mega Ace (Tamwe) | 01 554 383 Mega Ace (North Okkalapa) | 09 971 750 91

myanmore Card Deals ROOT - 10% discount on total bill, not valid with any promotion.

- Valid everyday. ? Bo Myat Htun Street (lower block), Botataung Township 09 45669 6695

SHAN KITCHEN - 10% off on total bill.

- Valid everyday. ? 26/4, Nawaday Street, Dagon Township 09 775 191772

See www.myanmorecard.com for more deals

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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