MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 20th July 2018

20 - 26 JULY 2018 FREE COPY

Fun things to do on a public holiday

What’s On - july FRIDAY 20TH Global Village 2018: Explore The World Without Moving | Art & Stage A cross-cultural event with 12 country representatives showcasing their cultures. ? Taw Win Center - No.45, Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Singing Together: Central African Songs, Rhythms,Dance Movement | Activities A talk and workshop starting with some of the basics of group singing from the rainforests of Central Africa. Then they will move on to some rhythms and moves from southwestern Ghana, in West Africa. This workshop not only teaches you how to listen in new ways, but also how to be together as a group of humans in cooperative, creative expression. ? Gitameit Music Center - 219, Kaya Thuka St, Kanbe Station Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 1:00 pm 0 3:00 pm

Where is Charlie? | Nightlife He’s back to rock 50th for an exclusive revival continuation of Yangon’s favorite live blues, rock n’ roll and funky jazz band. Come one, come all to help us find him and his band. ? 50th Street Cafe Restaurant Bar - 9/13, 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P from 8:30 pm

Union Bar X Haven Honey | Nightlife Collaborative dinner with Haven Honey, and 57-Below group bar manager Jen Queen. Join Union Bar, and Haven’s founder, Calvin Pun, over a welcome drink and tasting of Haven Honeys single flower honeys, after which you will be seated for a four-course menu, with dishes such as honey roasted beetroot and goats cheese beignet and the honey glazed duck breast with pumpkin puree. RSVP: 09 250 355 064. ? Union Bar & Grill - 42 Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ENCOUNTER | Nightlife International Act Dropgun will spin the wheel as the headliner with Jay Schema and local support Burmese Smash, H T E T G, P4, PAST12, SKIMM, Y3llO. Walk in GA is 15,000 kyats and for reservation contact 09 511 7474. ? Area 51 - No.330, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P from 8:30 pm

Alien Night with Aileen | Nightlife With DJ Aileen who has performed at many super clubs in Vietnam.

RSVP: 09 45443 3377. ? Brave Bar - No.31B, Kanyeiktar St, 10 Qua:, Mayangone Tsp | P from 9:00 pm

French Touch: BORIS BACKGROUND | Nightlife The Penthouse is paying tribute to the latest French victory with the Frenchy BORIS BACKGROUND. RSVP: 09771239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P from 7:00 pm

PAST12 & Friends: The Alternate Reality | Nightlife Level 2 will be taking you to another dimension of this world filled with different types of electronic music. This event is to showcase music from another dimension and create beautiful movement together. RSVP: 09 502 0073. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P from 10:00 pm

What’s On - july 20TH - 22ND Myanmar International Tourism Expo | Exhibition The exhibition aims to promote and create awareness of countries’ tourism and travel related service to Myanmar as well as inbound tourism. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Road, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SATURDAY 21ST Grand Opening of Jack’s | Activities The opening will include special promotions. ? Jack’s - Gourmet Coffee & Food - No. 27B, Ground Floor, Thingaha St, Kyauk Myaung Quarter, Tamwe Tsp | P 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sketch for Architecture | Art & Stage A discussion for people who are interested in sketching portrait. RSVP: 09 977 814 223. ? Zayat - No.76/A, South Okkalapa Industrial 1st St, South Okkalapa Tsp | P 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Teppanyaki Seafood Night | Dining Join Gekko for a sumptuous evening of Seafood as Chef Aung Myo presents his Seafood Teppanyaki menu. RSVP: 01 254 041. ? Gekko Restaurant Yangon - 535 Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bollywood Night | Nightlife A night of Bollywood, hip hop and more with DJ Anirudh & DJ Deepzy.

Entry charges of 8,000 kyats includes one free beer. Besides this, there is a cash bar and food buffet. RSVP: 09969684512 / 09969684523. ? The Coriander Leaf Yangon - Building No 12, Yangon International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Tsp | P 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

I Love House Music | Nightlife House music grew out of the post-disco dance club culture of the early ‘80s. After disco became popular, certain urban DJs particularly those in gay communities altered the music to make it less pop-oriented. For table reservation contact 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P from 8:00 pm

21ST TO 23RD Myanmar scapes Solo Art Exhibition | Exhibition Gallery 65 presents a new exhibition “Myanmarscapes” a solo art exhibition by artist Pite Tin. The exhibition will feature 30 watercolor paintings of the artist’s most recent works. ? Gallery 65 - No.65 Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SUNDAY 22ND First Chaine Cruise Dinner on the Irrawaddy River | Dining Board the Sanctuary Ananda from 5.30pm until 5.45pm for a sunset cruise with canapes and champagne. Dinner price: US$125 for members of La Chaine des Rotisseurs and US$150 for guests. For reservations contact mscherr@mahlzeit-myanmar.com. ? Botahtaung Harbour - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P from 5:30 pm

What’s On - july Sunday Latin Affair | Dining Along with delicious food offerings, this event has Latin social dancing, classes and performances from 12pm onward by Ian Julius from Fusion Dance Troupe. For table reservation contact 01 371 992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Mercure Families Brunch | Dining Come and sample Mercure Families Brunch Buffet from 11:30am till 3pm on every Sunday. Enjoy an array of international delicacies, live station and DIY cupcake corner for the kids and more. Inclusive of pool access. Check out their prices for options and call them now to book @ 01650933. ? MiCasa Restaurant & Bar - 17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Introductory Workshop to STOTT Pilates | Sports They show you how to breathe properly and position your body through the exercises. These principles will make you more aware of your ‘core’ and help you get better results from your workout. RSVP: 09 969 113841. ? York Yoga Corner - No.28, 4th floor, Boyar Nyunt St(In Front of Potato Break), Dagon Tsp | P 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

TUESDAY 24TH GH5S Low Light & Slow Motion Cinematograpy Workshop | Educational This discussion is about using the latest camera Panasonic GH5S Low Light & Slow Motion shooting. ? The Yangon Gallery - People’s Park, Near Planetarium, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY 25TH AMCHAM & MYEA Entrepreneurs Networking Party | Social AMCHAM and Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association (MYEA) will present a fun and lively networking for the Yangon business community.

Cost: US$25 (35,000 kyats) per AMCHAM or MYEA member; US$35 (49,000 kyats) per non-member. Registration: Contact clara@ amchammyanmar.com. ? Melia Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

THURSDAY 26TH Myanmar Companies Law: all you need to know | Business This new law will replace the old Companies Act of 1914 in accord.

The DICA is ready to implement it at that date. The new law is an important step to attract foreign investment in Myanmar, the entire act encompassing a wide range of regulations which will affect local and international investors. RSVP: 01 523 700. ? CCI France Myanmar - Parkside One Building, 271-273 Bagayar Street, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8:00 am - 10:00 am

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Guide

Fun things to do on a public holiday

BY KHIN HSU MON Myanmar enjoys two public holidays this month: Martyr’s Day on Thursday, July 19 and the Full Moon Day of Waso— the beginning of ‘Buddhist Lent’—on Friday, July 27. One-day holidays speed by so quickly that you can often squander the time off thinking what to do. Here’s some suggestions to get you prepared.  Flying High Ever flown in a dream? At Yangon’s first indoor skydiving center you can make that dream a reality. Indoor Skydiving Yangon—the first such center in the city—charges from 30,000 kyats per two minutes in the wind tunnel for ages 10 and above, and 20,000 kyats per two minutes for ages five to 10. At the location is Ya Kun Restaurant so no need to bring snacks.

But before you go, make sure it is safe for you to ‘fly’: people with heart surgery, bad asthma, recent surgery, or people over 250lbs are restricted.

Address: 9 Mile, Taw Win Road, Mayangone (Opposite Feel & Taste Restaurant) Hours: 9am-8pm Contact: 09 766 699 222

 Dancing the Day Away It’s a holiday! So don’t lay in your bed all day—instead, let your mind and body run free in a big dancing session. Dancing can improve your physical and mental health; it’s an art, a universal language, and has zero requirements. To satisfy your dancing needs, book a class at Dance Lab, a studio teaching hip hop, popping animation, locking dance and more.

Address: No.14(Ground), Myaynigone Zay Street, Sanchaung Township Hours: 11am-9pm Contact: 09 253 437 166

 Pamper Yourself at the Salon Nothing can lift your spirits more than splashing out at the salon. One of the trendiest treatments is to get your eyelashes extended. Some of our top recommendation are...

GL Beauty Nail Arts & Spa Address: 44-B, Saya San Road Hours: 10am-9pm Phone: 01 541 275 Beauty Valley - Tarmwe branch Address: United Living Mall, Tarmwe Township Phone: 09 45623 4418 Empress Salon & Spa – Official Address: No. (135 ), Ground Floor, Inya Road, Bahan Township Hour: 10am-8pm Phone: 09 254 505 326 The Beauty House- Lash & Brow Address: Shop 1 – No 54, 21st Street, Latha Township Hour: 9am-7pm Phone: 09796061062 Shop 2 – No.27, Kyimyindaing Township, Insein Street Hour: 9am-7pm Phone: 09420027000

 Visit the White Swan With a path flanked by lush trees leading to a grand building not unlike a castle and a beautiful interior, no wonder social media has been abuzz with talk of Yangon’s hottest new hangout, the White Swan Tea House and Bakery Restaurant. The restaurant has classic European and Myanmar breakfasts, lunches and dinners, and also has a catering service for special occasions. We’d recommend you call ahead to hire a table.

Address: No. 5, U Tun Nyein Road, 10th Ward, Mayangone Township Hours: 10am-11pm Contact: 09 799 995152

 Tasty Treats at Canton Paradise MM Whether it is breakfast with the kids or a delicious lunch with your friends, the recently opened Canton Paradise MM is full of pleasant surprises.

Brought to you by the people behind Beauty in the Pot MM, the dim sum menu is a must try, as is their steamed salted egg yolk custard bun. Full your stomach with roasts and other dishes amid the modern furnishing and cool ambience. The restaurant is even offering the chance to win 300,000 kyats worth of dining vouchers until the end of July!

Address: No. 61, Sayar San Road Hour: 7am-11pm Contact: 09252221212

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Your Guide to the Month of Waso

BY GRACE TUN

Waso is the fourth month of the Myanmar lunar calendar, and the first of three months of monsoon season—Waso, Wakhaung and Tawthalin.

It’s just around the corner, and with it comes a Buddhist ceremony, more commonly known as the Waso Thingan Katlupwe (Waso robe offering ceremony). During rainy season, the robes of monks get drenched when they are out receiving alms, and are hard to dry. As a result, the ceremony is held annually in order to donate robes, as well as other necessities, to monks and nuns.

The full moon day of Waso, which takes place on July 27 this year, commemorates the day Buddha delivered his first sermon, the Dhammasetkyar. It also marks the beginning of a three-month long Buddhist Lent, which ends with the full moon day of Thadingyut in October. During this lent, monks and nuns devote themselves to study and meditation, away from the commotions of everyday life, and are restricted from leaving their monastery to travel on overnight trips.

Many pious Burmese Buddhists follow the Five Precepts more meticulously and perform more good deeds, which includes taking part in the Waso ceremony and offering donations and robes to monks. Moreover, festivals, weddings and feasts are usually prohibited throughout this period of solemnity. You might see more people at pagodas during this time of the year, when it is customary for people to practice religious deeds.

In order to participate in the Waso ceremony, people usually visit monasteries and donate robes, or invite nuns and monks to their own homes, where they also offer meals and alms. One of the most revered and celebrated traditions of Myanmar, the Waso ceremony, along with its calming period of self-introspection, is a cultural heritage definitely worth experiencing.

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INCIDENT IN A GHOSE LAND Incident in a Ghostland is a 2018 horror film directed by Pascal Laugier.

The film begins with a woman inheriting her late aunt’s house and moving in with her daughters.

During their first night there a gang of murderers break in, and events change the family’s lives forever.

Sixteen years later, the now-adult daughters return with their mother to the house.

AND MAN AND THE WASP Ant-Man and the Wasp is a 2018 American superhero film. It is the sequel to 2015’s Ant-Man, and the twentieth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

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KYWAY Kyway is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Thar Nyi with Stars : Hlwing Paing, Ye Aung, Ei Chaw Po and Soe Myat Thuzar.

SKYSCRAPER Skyscraper is a 2018 American action film. The story follows a former FBI agent who must rescue his family from a newly built skyscraper–the tallest in the world–after it is taken over by terrorists.

TAIN TITE TATAR Tain Tite Tatar is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by AwRaTha with stars : Nay Toe, Htun Htun, Khin Wint War and Ngayen Tran.

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