weekly guide 20 - 26 november 2015
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What’s On FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER Peace Reggae Night with Saw Poe Kwar | Art & Stage This event is for all the Reggae lovers created by Saw Poe Kwar. Join Peace Reggae Night for FREE! ? People’s Park & People’s Square - Pyay Rd (same compound with Happy World Amusement Center) | P FROM 7:00 PM
Pi.T Dance Music Festival Pre Party | Nightlife Pi.T's headline Dj, Radieux, will be warming up Yangon's festival goers at our event pre party. Join Union Bar for some discounted drinks and a preview of what to expect over the long party weekend in Ngwe Saung. Weekend Pass Tickets (US$50) are now on sale at Union Bar, all day every day - numbers are limited so buy now to avoid disappointment and take part in what is truly Myanmar's first ever official electronic dance music festival. ? Union Bar - 42 Strand Rd (Same building as Red Cross by Strand Road) | P FROM 7:00 PM
Mauro Monti Trio - Jazz Live Performance | Art & Stage Contemporary jazz performed by Mauro Monti Trio. Friday 20 November, FREE Entrance from 7:30pm. Special offer: US$100 for 2 bottles with Mixers. Reservation: 01-2305858 or email to H9045-FB3@ACCOR.COM ? Studio Bar (Novotel Hotel Max) - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P FROM 7:30 PM
FRIDAY 20TH - 22ND NOVEMBER World Music Festival 2015 | Art & Stage After an outstanding recognition by the audience in 2014, the World Music Festival will return for the 2nd year to Yangon from 20 to 22 November, 2015. The festival will take place on the lawn of the Institut Français. Organised by the Institut Français, the Goethe-Institut Myanmar, the Embassies of Israel, Japan and Switzerland, five concerts will be held in three days. The festival aims to bring together musicians from various backgrounds and different musical styles including jazz, pop and influences of world music. Once more, it intends to bring international high quality ensembles of contemporary music to Yangon and to create opportunities for a musical exchange with local musicians. The access will be FREE of charge. The World Music Festival 2015 promises a unique compilation of excellent contemporary ensembles and musical performances from around the globe in Yangon. ? French Institute - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp (Close by Hanthar Waddy Bus stop) | P 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER UNEARTH Photo Exhibition Opening Reception | Art In July and August 2015, six photographers documented Myanmar’s diverse and highly lucrative extractive industries sector. The photographers followed stories throughout the country, including the illicit jade trade from northern Myanmar’s Kachin State, the aftermath of government crackdowns on protests against the controversial Letpadaung copper mine in Sagaing Region, and the tapping of onshore oil reserves along the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Participating Photographers are Minzayar | Myanmar, Yu Yu Myint Than | Myanmar, Lauren DeCicca | USA, Andre Malerba | USA, Suthep Kritsanavarin | Thailand and Matt Grace | UK. ? Myanmar Deitta - 3rd Floor, 49, 44th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What’s On Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education by PRODEV | Business It is undeniable that Myanmar education sector needs many changes to be undertaken. However, there are already a handful of professionals and entrepreneurs trying to tackle the problems as entrepreneurial ventures. Grab a chance to hear the thoughts of these professionals and entrepreneurs! ? Royal Rose Restaurant - Shwe Gone Daing Rd (Near Mary Brown) | P 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday Night Live | Nightlife Watch, Yadanar Wine and Shwe Zin, the winners of Eain Mat Sone Yar, perform at Studio Bar. FREE entrance. Special offer: Two bottles with Mixers - US$100. For reservation: 01 230 5858 or email: h9045-fb2@accor.com. ? Studio Bar (Novotel Hotel Max) - 459 Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Parallelisms: Photography by Ko Taik | Art Ko Taik presents Parallelisms, a series of colour and black & white reflections, in the third photography exhibition at The Rough Cut. ? The Rough Cut - 19 Minn St, Sanchaung Tsp | P FROM 6:00 PM
Where is Charlie? | Nightlife He’s back for an exclusive revival of Yangon’s favourite BLUES NIGHT at Union Bar. ? Union Bar - 42 Strand Rd (Same building as Red Cross by Strand Rd) | P FROM 7:00 PM
The GSY Nightcap | Business In the context of the Global Entrepreneurship Week taking place in Yangon, the Global Shapers Yangon are pleased to invite you to participate at an exclusive Nightcap Reception taking place on 21 November from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Sedona Hotel, Yangon. The reception will gather prominent leaders from the public, private and entrepreneurial sectors in Myanmar. Entry is FREE but registration is required: https://goo.gl/75Xc6B. Dress to impress! ? Sedona Hotel - 1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp (In front of Maha Mya Kyun Thar Garden) | P 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
A Relaxing Yoga Morning with Samantha Adams | Activities This is a charity event kindly supported by Mrs. Samantha Adams. Proceed will go to the fund for Myanmar Flood Victims. Samantha Adams is a registered Nurse since 1995 and a E-200 AYA (American Yoga Alliance) registered and certified Yoga Teacher. She teaches the styles of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Vinyasa Krama, Yin Yoga, Prana Vinyasa® and is a Thai Yoga Massage Teacher reaching her goal of becoming a Holistic Health Yoga Therapist. ? Chatrium Hotel - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
SATURDAY 21ST - 22ND NOVEMBER Shoes by Soe Moe Aung | Business Shoes designed by Soe Moe Aung, a local entrepreneur, in a pop-up store at The Press Office! These shoes were carefully handmade with local Myanmar fabric, personally sourced by Soe Moe Aung from various different states across the country. His vision is to create greater awareness about the beautiful local art and craft by making shoes that both locals and foreigners would find suitable for all occasions. Yes, that includes you! Each pair is going at just 15,000 Ks. It gets better - customise your shoes by picking your own fabric and design. You can place an order for it and have it ready in just 2 weeks! ? The Press Office Café - Unit 31-4, Plaza 31, Bo Yar Nyunt Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What’s On Second Vertical Run in Myanmar | Sports 22 floors, 396 steps. Are you ready to defy Gravity? Sule Shangri-la in coordination with Shangri-La Serviced Apartments invites you to the Second Vertical Run In Myanmar! Tickets are US$5. Limited slots only! For reservations, kindly contact: Shangri-La Serviced Apartments, Yangon - Reception Desk (Tower 1 and Tower 2). Contact Number - 01 394469 or Sule Shangri-La Hotel - Han Su ( Health Club Manager). Contact: 01 242828 Ext 6560. ? Shangri-La Service Apartments - 150/150A Kan Yeik Thar Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P FROM 8:00 AM
SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER Vestige Re-Launch | Business Go wine, dine and celebrate the re-launch of VESTIGE. They've had their first launch 2 years ago but with 2 new guest designers joining the team, an online shop, and 6 new stores - it's time for another celebration! There will be welcome drinks, finger food, photo session, fashion show by stylist Swannie Dean and many more entertainment sessions. Save the date! ? Karaweik Palace - Kandawgyi Nature Park, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P FROM 5:00 PM
Music Documentary Month | Activities Music Documentaries shown every Sunday throughout November on the outdoor screen! Go join them under the stars. Tonight’s film: Filth & Fury (2000), a doco about notorious punk rock band, the Sex Pistols. ? The British Club - Gyoe Phyu St, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER Pub Quiz & Mexican Mondays | Activities We all know it’s Monday. How do you cure the beginning-of-the-week blues? Go down to 50th Street to test your brain power, eat some tasty food & enjoy some refreshing drink. ? 50th Street Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER Stand Up Yangon | Nightlife This month’s Stand Up Comedian is Martin Mor. Martin comes from Northern Ireland, and after a successful career as a circus performer, he turned his attention on the unsuspecting comedy circuit. With almost 30 years experience as a professional performer, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most popular and in-demand comedians. Martin is a specialist MC, a regular headline act at most of the UK’s major comedy clubs, and also performs at comedy and arts festivals. ? 50th Street Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P FROM 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 25TH - 26TH NOVEMBER Paper Lantern Festival 2015 | Festival As there are quite a lot of colourful and various designed lanterns imported from the foreign countries, the locally made bamboo framed paper lanterns become to fade slowly in today’s generation. In order to save the traditional local lanterns, MITV is hosting a Myanmar Lantern Festival and Lantern Design Festival 2015. On the first day of Festival, 25th November 2015, the Paper Lantern Design Competition Festival will be celebrated. On the second day, 26th November 2015, there will be more fun like Lucky Draw, Entertainment, Paper Lantern Colouring Competition
What’s On by Kids, Traditional Games and Traditional snack stalls. They will donate the profits they get from the festival to charities. ? Shwe Htut Tin Stadium - East Horse Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp (in front of Kyaikkasan Ground) | P 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 8th Offshore Technology Asia 2015(OTA Myanmar) | Business The theme is Exploring Myanmar’s Offshore E&P Opportunities. This is a timely event when production sharing contracts will have just been signed and future development plans will be discussed. Featured speakers and VIP guests invited from government officials, NOCs & IOCs, and winners of the offshore bidding round are: Ministry of Energy, Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise, PTTEP, SKKMigas, Total E&P, Woodside, Petronas, ONGC, Statoil, BG Group, Eni SpA, PetroVietnam, Chevron, Ophir Energy, Murphy Oil, etc. ? Summit Parkview Hotel - Ahlone Rd, Ahlone Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tazaungdaing Light the Beat Up Music Show | Stage Light the Beat Up Music Show mainly sponsored by Atum Myanmar and co-sponsored by VeVe. Entertainment by Anagga, Yan Yan Chan, Barbu, Chill Session (J-Me, Chit Soe, Bo Lay, Chan A Win), Biggy Y, Kyat Pha, Yatha, Cyclone, Little Z, Ah Moon, Mi Sandi, Y.A.K, Chilli Family, Moe Htet (B Plus) with DJ Zaw Gyi, special guest DJ Cari and Thai dancer Horus. Tickets available at City Mart Branches, Tony Tun Tun Beauty Salon and Ko Ko Nyi Nyi Beauty Salon. Pre ticket is 7,000 Ks. ? Kandawgyi Myaw Sin Island, Nat Mauk Rd (Inside Kandawgyi Park) | P FROM 6:30 PM
Electric, Power & Renewable Energy Myanmar | Business This is the 3rd international trade exhibition for the Building & Construction, Electrical Power & Renewable Energy and Mining & Minerals Recovery for Myanmar. Electric Power & Renewable Energy Myanmar 2015 will present over 170 leading companies from around the world with 6 international groups from China, France, Germany, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan and both international and local exhibitors including 23 countries. More info: fhawkes@oesallworld.com. ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhamma Rd (Close by Victoria Hospital) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agrilivestock | Business Whether you are looking to introduce and promote your brand, seek new distributors, business partners or maintain your market share in Myanmar's livestock and agricultural industry, This is your ideal platform to achieve your objective. It will be the place for feed millers, farmers, breeders, veterinarians, researchers, government officials, distributors, importers and traders gather to source for the latest products for their businesses and keep up to date with the latest trends and technology. Over 160 participating companies are expected to join. Darren Siow (Project Director), + 959 25 99 28 732 or darren@ambexpo.com. ? Myanmar Event Park - Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp (near Myay Ni Gone City Mart) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DISCLAIMER Information as of 17th November 2015. The events’ time and date may change without notice. For more updated information please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/calendar
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Road Devils (1970s) Movie poster from the 1970s film, Thaman Kya. It’s a movie about a group of delinquent youths (called in Myanmar the Lan Thu Ye or Road Devils), their lives and how they later became reformed. They were quite popular then. The clothes worn by the youths in the poster were the style worn in those days among youths/teenagers – leather jackets, tight trousers flared at the bottom, and sideburns. Thaman Kya is a mythical tiger. Bo Ba Ko was the teacher who showed them the evils of their ways. One of the male actors, Win Hlaing, went on to do more movies after this but passed on early in 1980. He appeared in some movies with popular actor Zaw One. The film was supervised by famous Myanmar directors U Nyi Pu and A1 U Tin Maung. The Director was Ai Than Htut (twin of Ai Thein Htut).
bookshop guide
Credit to Bob Percival
Bookshop Guide The streets surrounding Pansodan Road are filled with book sellers, here you will find everything from modern day classics to books printed several decades ago. The stalls are a good place to pick up books written about Myanmar, and a growing number of books written by Myanmar authors are becoming available in English print. Book lovers can easily spend a happy few hours nosing around the extensive selections.
AR YONE THIT BOOKSHOPS
One of a number of book stores lining the southern edge of Bogyoke Aung San Road, this one close to Central Hotel has a good stock of English-language books. The owner, Khin Maung Tin, is knowledgeable and keen to chat. ? 365 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Pabedan Tsp t 01 250 199 P 9:00 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 Rd, Kyauktada Tsp t 01 377 227 P 9:00 AM - 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. They also have a decent sized discount section with books at half price and a large collection of second hand books. ? No.S-5, 2nd floor, Waizayantar Shopping Centre, Waizayantar Road, Thingangyun Township ? Block C Pearl Condo, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township t 09 421 109 960, 09 780 162 900 P 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Email: bookwormbooksmyanmar@gmail.com
INNWA BOOK STORE
You’ll find a good selection of English-language titles at this store. ? 301 Pansodan Rd, Kyauktada Tsp t 01 89838 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 t 01 249 068 P 8:30 AM - 5:00 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 Rd, Bahan Tsp t 01 537 805, 01 536 306 P 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
MYANMAR BOOK CENTRE
Two well-stocked book stores, 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 Rd and 35th St. Baho Road branch: Corner of Baho and Ahlone Rds. t 01 214 708 P 9:00 AM - 6:00 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 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
TAB BOOK CENTRE
Stocked with a variety of local and international books mostly covering school subjects with a wide range of levels. Subjects include electronics, medicine, business & management, art & decoration, IGCSE, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, primary, secondary, and International children’s books. ? Address I: No.4015,4016,4017, 3rd Floor, Taw Win Centre, Dagon Tsp ? Address II: Hleden Centre, Hleden Rd, Kamayut Tsp t 01 860 0 042, 01 860 0 043, 01 860 0 044 P 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Email: tabbook4u@gmail.com Website: www.tabbookcentre.com
Credit to Bob Percival
tazaungdaing festival
Credit to Bob Percival
It’s time of the Tazaungdaing full moon festival! A time to celebrate the end of the rainy season, to offer robes and gifts to the monks, eat special treats, make paper lanterns, and most famous of all, enjoy the Taunggyi Hot-Air Balloon Festival. On the night of the full moon, 26th November, locals usually eat a specially prepared maezaliphuu salad, which is very good for health and wellbeing. And on the day after the full moon, teenagers and young children delight in playing tricks on each other, like hanging a ‘Butcher Shop’ sign on your friend’s house; this is called Kyimano Pwei, a time for mischief and fun. Another important ritual is the Satuditha Feast, where different houses share in giving free food out to others. Some houses might supply cordial drink, othCredit to Hong Sar ers, rice and curries. Each household has its own token, or ticket, which is handed out to neighbours to come and collect what’s on offer. Outside Shwedagon Pagoda a robe-weaving competition (Mathothingan) is held amongst the top weavers in Myanmar. This takes place on the nights of 25th and 26th November. Make sure you go down and have a look at their superb workmanship. Last of all, if you have time, make sure you go to the Taunggyi Hot-Air Balloon Festival, the most amazing, crazy and exhilarating experience you will ever have at a festival. Festival runs from the 20th to 26th November.
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Credit to Mahlzeit
Traditional German Fare Mahlzeit
By Catherine Smith WHAT IT IS Mahlzeit is Yangon’s first German restaurant, located on the ground floor of the new Uniteam building in Sanchaung Township. The word Mahlzeit derives from a phrase that originally translated as ‘blessed mealtime’ and is now in common usage as a greeting in Germany, particularly around lunchtime – ‘enjoy your meal’. ATMOSPHERE We visited during the soft-opening period, so it was quiet; service was attentive. The décor is simple with clean lines, light pine-colored furniture, and a bar as a central feature. It is easy to imagine it becoming a bustling lunch and after-work/dinner destination. RECOMMENDATIONS The homemade breads were exceptional – varied and tasty – and will also be sold in their next-door café, along with other Germany delicacies. We started with Flammkuchen, a kind of traditional light-as-a-feather pizza topped with ham & onion, spinach & pumpkin and smoked salmon – definitely recommended (6,500 Ks - 9,000 Ks). We also tasted a medley of salads – cucumber, potato, cabbage and sausage – which can be ordered as standalone (8,000 Ks) or as accompaniments to mains. Our meat platter included a variety of locally made German sausages (19,000 Ks) and meat patties (9,000 Ks) – both were standout dishes; sides were sauerkraut, red cabbage, creamy mash, dumpling, spaetzli and delicious, meaty gravy. Desert included ‘Cadbury’s cheesecake’ and apple crumble. The cheesecake was luckily less sweet than it sounded (and moreish) though the crumble was slightly disappointing. Next visit we’ll go for the strudel or caramelised kaiserschmarm. FINAL THOUGHTS Mahlzeit has a business lunch menu that changes daily; and ‘sharing dishes’, such as suckling pig, will be on the menu soon. The quality of ingredients, homemade dishes and traditional fare make it a welcome addition to the local restaurant scene. 84 Pann Hlaing St, Sanchaung Township, Yangon. Ph: 01519115
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PERI PERI CHARCOAL CHICKEN By Myat Min WHAT IT IS Peri Peri Charcoal chicken is a newly opened Filipino chain-restaurant in Yaw Min Gyi Road, which serves choices of chicken dishes in a style more like Spanish and Mexican than Western. The menu primarily consists of flamed/grilled chicken servings, along with customised sauces. ATMOSPHERE Both tables and booths are available but if you prefer a more spacious place for parties, they have larger booths upstairs where a mini bar is also located. The place is well set out, with graphics of the Peri Peri Story, different spices, and available sauces made in-house. RECOMMENDATIONS It serves a variety of offerings such as starters, sandwiches, salads, pizzas and pastas as well as Peri Peri chicken portions with Mexican inspired side dishes. We chose the Fernando’s Spicy Chicken Fillet (4600 Ks), boneless chicken basted with olive oil, along with some side dishes such as Java rice, coleslaw and hummus (spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas). Another recommended dish is Buffalo Chicken Fajitas (7000 Ks), which consists of strips of spiced chicken topped with melted cheese. The vegie tortilla with salsa and yogurt gives a decent flavour but would be better if less spice was used. Their signature cocktails are the Beergarita (9000 Ks) and Frozen Margarita (6000 Ks). I had the Banana Foster (2800 Ks) which is creamy and rich in taste. The choice in desserts is limited. FINAL THOUGHTS If you are looking for a place for friends who love chatting over a hot platter of charcoal grilled Peri-Peri chicken and sides, or a family feast, this is for you – an authentic grilled chicken menu with nice, cozy environment. The prices are good value, for those with a car there is no car park.
52 E/F Royal Yaw Min Gyi Condo, Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Township, Yangon. Phone: 09791666923 | Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm
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SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035, 09 260 887 036 Nay Pyi Taw Cinema | 01 250 277, 01 251 288
SPECTRE 007 Mingalar Cinema (Dagon Center 2) | 09 732 54 091, 09 732 54 092 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035, 09 260 887 036 Nay Pyi Taw Cinema | 01 250 277, 01 251 288 Junction Square | 01 527 055
PREM RATAN DHAN PAYA Shae Saung Cinema (1) | 01 252 113, 01 388 034 Junction Square | 01 527 055 Junction Mawtin | 01 225 244
THE LAST WITCH HUNTER Nay Pyi Taw Cinema | 01 250 277, 01 251 288
BAHUBALI : THE BEGINNING Shae Saung Cinema (2) | 01 370 787, 09 730 01 704
THE DIABOLICAL Junction Square | 01 527 055 Junction Mawtin | 01 225 244
KAUNG KYOE KO HNITE T SAY MINN (Burmese Movie) Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Thwin Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035, 09 260 887 036
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