MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 21st October 2016 by MYANMORE

21 - 27 OCTOBER 2016

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What’s On FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER It's American Whiskey Night | Dining Come down to The Yangon Restaurant to sample some of the US of A’s finest Bourbons, Ryes and Tennessee Whiskies. I just can’t wait to sample some beautifully made (and terribly spelt whisk(e)y) from the greatest country on earth. ? The Yangon Restaurant - Pyay Rd, People Park & Square, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:30PM — 10:00PM

YU KT at The Penthouse | Nightlife YU KT is bringing her great vibes again at the Penthouse to help remember the good old classic house anthems. Come over for some great music starting from 10PM. ? The Penthouse - 271-273 bar ga yar St, 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P 10:00PM

Music Unlimited | Art & Stage There will be a lot of famous singers such as Zaw Win Htut, Wai La, Zaw Pyae, Htun Eaindra Bo, Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein, Ni Ni Khin Zaw. Ticket: 8000ks - 100,000ks, 01-553711. ? Mya Yeik Nyo Hotel - No.20, Pale Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 7:00 PM

FRIDAY 21ST - 22ND OCTOBER Myanmar Water 2016 | Activities Myanmar Water 2016 will gather thousands of industry professionals in trying to tackle the emerging challenges faced by Myanmar as well as offering business opportunities in promoting positive developments in the sector and to also make a difference by ramping up development of the country's water systems. ? Myanmar Event Park (MEP) - Shin Saw Pu Road, MyayNiGone | P 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Two Days on Live | Nightlife Good music, good food, good drink, the place for music lovers. 21st night with UNITY live band (only Myanmar song) and 22nd night with Four Finger music band. ? Immortal Titans Wine Bar & Dining Yangon - 49,MoeKaung Rd (East Racecourse Rd), Yankin Tsp | P 8:00 PM

FRIDAY 21ST - 23TH OCTOBER Myanmar’s 1st Affordable Housing Expo | Business Myanmar's 1st Affordable Housing Expo 2016 is organized by CHD Bank and Ministry of Construction. ? MICT Park - Hlaing Campus, Hlaing Tsp | P 9:00AM — 6:00PM

FRIDAY 21ST - 4TH NOV Linsaung "Sunset" photo exhibition | Activities Yangon photographer Linsaung's 2nd solo exhibition "Sunset". Opening night 21st October from 5pm 7.30pm ? Wired on 39 - 39 St, Bo Tahtaung Tsp | P 10:00AM — 5:00PM

SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER Live Bluegrass, Americana, Traditional and Rock music | Nightlife French fried Bluegrass/Americana/Traditional/Rock music served live, piping hot and finger-lickin’ good. ? The Rendez-Vous - Institut Français de Birmanie, 340 Pyay Rd | P 8:00PM — 10:00PM

What’s On James Leatham B2B Karl Ross | Nightlife They haven’t done this in a while. It’s DJ Night at Gekko! James Leatham and Karl Ross will be spinning. Expect Deep House, Tech House, Future House bangers from the co-founders of Dog & Bone Parties. Warm up session starts at 8 pm and Main set will be 9:30 pm to later, so don’t worry about time. FREE ENTRY, with drinks promotions: Tiger Draft – 1500/2500 ks | House Wine & Special Cocktails – 4500 ks. Reservations : 09 5092414. ? Gekko - 535 Merchant Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8:00PM — 11:00PM

Myanmar Entrepreneurship Summit 2016 | Educational The very first and biggest 'Myanmar Entrepreneurship Summit #MES2016' will now officially be held on October 22, 2016 at MICC 2. Keynote address will be given by H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor. Remarks by HE. Mr. Scot Marciel, U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar. MES2016 offers FREE entry and is open to public. However, we strongly encourage you to register at 'http://myea.org.mm/mes2016/ pre-registration-form' due to the limitation of seating capacity. ? Myanmar International Convention Center 2 | P 12:00PM — 5:45PM

First Afro Dance Night in Town | Nightlife Bring all your energy and African spirit and unleash them in crazy dancing. Bring your friends and enjoy this new experience! ? Club Rizzoli - 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township | P 10:00PM — 1:00AM

AUNG YIN '32 LIVE | Art & Stage Aung Yin is back with famous singers: ZawPaing, RZarni, PhyoPyaeSone, WineSuKhineThein, IrinZinMarMyint. Ticket : VIP, 50000, 40000, 30000, 20000 Ks, 09-451010 789. ? National Theatre of Yangon - Ywar Ma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp | P 7:00PM — 11:00PM

Entrepreneurship Training | Educational Training dates: Total duration of the training: 30 hours (5 days). Starting date: Saturday 22nd October 2016. Who should attend? Everyone planning to start a new business or those who have recently started one and want to test and improve their ideas. More info: justine.las@ ccifrance-myanmar.org ? Cci France Myanmar - Parkside One Building, 271-273 Bagayar St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9:00AM — 4:00PM

Knight Hood at Inya | Nightlife Let the heroes take you way up high this Saturday at Inya Bar. Come and feel the music this weekend with Knight Hood and have one hellava night! ? Inya Bar - No (37) Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone Township | P 10:00PM — 3:00AM

Masterbaytar at The Penthouse | Nightlife MASTERBAYTAR is rocking The Penthouse again this Saturday with some good vibes funky disco and tropical house.... come join them to this revival night at The Penthouse. RSVP 09 771 239924 ? The Penthouse - 271-273 bar ga yar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P 10:00PM — 1:00AM

SUNDAY 23TH OCTOBER Celebrate Party | Nightlife Hey guys, they brought you their 3rd #Celebrate party event from Hex_ entertainment. You guys can get awesome performances of local awesome #DJs and other activities. And they provided 29th The Basement Bar Halloween party free tickets for Celebrate. Door Ticket: 12,000ks. ? J-one Music Bar - Bocho Streed (Near Japan Embassy) | P 3:00PM — 1:00AM

What’s On SUNDAY 23TH - 30TH OCTOBER Italian & Creativity: brands and models, fashion and design The Embassy of Italy is glad to present “Italian&Creativity”, a fashion show and an exhibition of Italian brands in the framework of the Embassy's Cultural Program “Italy in Myanmar 2016”. Italian creativity is also about the identification of a product by its brand: therefore, will host an exhibition of 40 panels showing the history and the evolution of Italian brands and design. ? Junction Square -Hledan, Kamayut Tsp | P 3:00PM-5:00PM

MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER Eternal Love (Bridal Fashion Show) | Art & Stage Dior Photo Studio 3rd Anniversary Ceremony with Wedding Fashion & Music Performance. ? Sky Star Hotel - No.51/B/1, East Race Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00PM-9:00PM

TUESDAY 25TH - 30TH OCTOBER Tomatito x Port Autonomy Pop-up | Dining Port Autonomy is thrilled to collaborate with El Willy’s Tomatito Shanghai! This ‘sexy tapas bar’ focuses on the typical Spanish tapas classics maintaining authentic flavours, but serves them up with Willy’s originality of presentation and distinctively funky edge.Don’t miss out - Tomatito will be popping up at PA from October 25th to October 30th, however seats are limited so get booking! andre@punprojects.com for booking. ? Port Autonomy - 22 Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | 5:00PM-10:00PM (weekdays), P 11:00AM-11:00PM (weekends)

WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER Specialty Coffee | Dining Delight in the aroma of coffee from around the world. Now serving freshly brewed cups of Kingsman Espresso, Colombia Pitalito Huila Microlot and Brazil Fazenda Paraiso daily at the Peacock Lounge. ? Sule-Shangrila Hotel Yangon - Sule Center Point, Sule Pagoda Rd | P 3:00PM-6:00PM

THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER Flavours of Turkey | Dining Experience the superb flavours of traditional Turkish food with their wide range of dishes made with special marinades and wonderful aromatic spices. Available for dinner buffet only. ? Sule-Shangrila Hotel Yangon - Sule Center Point, Sule Pagoda Rd | P 3:00PM-6:00PM

Negroni and Martini Thursday | Dining Enjoy special discounts on our homemade barrel aged negronis & special liquor martini’s at all Parami Pizza’s branches! ? PARAMI PIZZA - 11/8,Cnr of Malikha Rd and Parami Rd,7th Qtr,Mayangone Tsp | P 7:00PM DISCLAIMER Information as of 18th October 2016. 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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ART GALLERIES In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the openings of new art galleries, with contemporary artists exhibiting a wide range of works. No doubt, the relaxing of censorship has done much to encourage the flow of new and bold works amongst local artists.

 BEIK THANO Beautiful and fascinating exhibits from a range of artists. U Tin Win and Daw Sandar will be happy to share their passion of Myanmar art with you. ? 113/3B, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road | 01542 560, 095011323 8 am — 6 pm (Daily)

 BOGYOKE AUNG SAN MARKET ART GALLERIES Located in Yangon’s most popular tourist spot, this is the place to be if you’re looking for some relatively cheap artwork, though you can find some diamonds in the rough. ? Bogyoke Aung San Market, Bogyoke Aung San Street, Downtown 8 am — 4:30 pm

 GALLERY SIXTY FIVE Established in 2010, Gallery 65 is a vibrant and unique art gallery. Its mandate is to exhibit contemporary Myanmar art that is “always fresh, new, and original.” ? 65, Yaw Min Gyi Road, Dagon Township | 095117650, 01246317 10 am — 6 pm (Mon — Fri) | gallerysixtyfive.com

 INYA ART GALLERY Aung Myint set up the Inya Gallery in his garage in 1989 to feature both his work and other artists of a similar abstract theme. ? 50(B), Inya Road, Kamayut Township | 01524818, 01524327 9 am — 5 pm

 LINKAGE RESTAURANT AND GALLERY A social project that employs and trains disenfranchised youth. ? 141, Seik Kan Thar Street, First Floor, Lower Block (between Mahabandoola Road & Merchant Street), Kyauktada Township | 0949583618, 0943052916, 01389893 11 am — 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm — 10:30 pm (Mon — Sat), 4 pm — 10 pm (Sun) forever.hu.dev@gmail.com

 LOKANAT GALLERY Having opened as far back as 1971, Lokanat has long had a tradition of working hard to support local artists. ? 62, First Floor, Pansodan Street, Kyauktada Township | 01382269 9 am — 5 pm (Mon — Sun) | lokanat.art.gallery@gmail.com lokanatgalleries.com

 GOLDEN VALLEY ART CENTER A large collection representing a variety of artists in a charming setting. ? 54D, Golden Valley, Bahan Township | 01513621, 09421073801 9 am — 5 pm. (Mon — Sat, Sunday by appointment) | www.gvmyanmarartcenter.com vicki.gvc@gmail.com

 MYANMAR DEITTA The primary purpose of this modern art space is to act as a focal point for the documentary arts community in Yangon and a platform for international and local artists. ? 49, 44th Street, Botahtaung Township | 0931736154 10 am — 5 pm (Tues — Sat) | contact@deitta.org | www.deitta.org

 MYANMAR INK ART GALLERY This two-year-old gallery offers a range of work from different artists. ? 32/1, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Mingalar Taungnyunt Township 0978099471, 095408179 10 am — 10 pm | myanmarinkartgallery@gmail.com

 NAWADAY THARLAR Another Yangon art gallery with a friendly and knowledgeable owner exhibiting a great selection of local art. Ko Pyay is the owner and one of the friendliest folks in town. ? Building No. 20B, Room No. 304, Yaw Min Gyi Road (north side, close to Parkroyal Hotel), Dagon Township 0943097918 | nawadaytharlar@gmail.com

 NEW TREASURE ART GALLERY Owned by artist Min Wae Aung, whose most recognised work is that of Buddhist monks. ? 84(A), Than Lwin Road, Golden Hill Avenue, Golden Valley, Bahan Township 01526776, 01503712 | 9 am — 5 pm (Daily) newtreasureart@gmail.com

 NEW ZERO ART SPACE Regularly hosts exhibitions and events of international and local artists in the medium of sculpture, performance, video art, and photography. ? 202, Second Floor, United Condo, Alan Pya Pagoda Road (near Parkroyal Hotel), Dagon Township | 0973129520, 0973199473 10 am — 5 pm (Tues — Sun) | newzero.ygn@gmail.com | www.newzeroartspace.com.mm

 PANSODAN GALLERY One of Yangon’s better-known art galleries, the friendly owner of the Gallery, Ko Aung, is about as knowledgeable as it gets with regards to Myanmar’s art scene. ? First Floor, 286, Pansodan Street (Upper Block) (close to the junction with Bogyoke Aung San Street), Downtown Pansodan Scene, 144, Pansodan Street 095130846 | 10 am — 6 pm (Daily) aungsoeminn@gmail.com, inkish@gmail.com

 PANSURIYA GALLERY This art gallery specialises in photography and showcases vintage and historical pictures, as well as contemporary artworks. They also provide framing services. ? 100, Bo Galay Zay Street (Middle Block), Botahtaung Township 095130846 | 10 am — 6 pm | aungsoeminn@gmail.com

 PATRICK ROBERT THE GALLERY Patrick Robert is an internationally recognized French designer, living in Myanmar more than 20 years. ? 24, Inya Myaing - Golden Valley, Mangosteen Mansion, Inya Myaing 01513709, 01526476 | 10 am — 6 pm (Daily, Sunday by appointment) patrickrobert09@gmail.com

 RIVER GALLERY Having outgrown their previous space in The Strand, the River Gallery now exhibits its

collection of contemporary Myanmar artists in the Chindwin Chambers – a small heritage building in 38th Street. ? 33/35, 37th & 38th Street, between Merchant Road & Strand Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar

 THE ROUGH CUT The Rough Cut is a cafe, lounge and gallery showcasing local photography in Yangon. They serve coffee, beer, and a small menu, including pizza and pastries. ? 19A, Min Street, Sanchaung Township | 09421167423 10 am — 10 pm

 THE YANGON GALLERY The Yangon Gallery is a contemporary art center, focused on featuring various genres of art and is dedicated to presenting art exhibitions, workshops, and events, which reflect the dynamic culture of art. ? People’s Park Compound, Near the Planetarium Museum, Ahlone Road, Dagon Township | 0973827777, 09976149525 | 10 am — 6 pm Info@theyangongallery.com | www.theyangongallery.com

 THINK ART GALLERY This small art gallery is a real delight. ? Near Dagon (1) State Hight School, 1, 231, Nawaday Street 095143266 | 10 am — 6:30 pm | gallerythink@gmail.com

TRISH GALLERY This small, but well-designed gallery offers an eclectic and unique collection of the works of a range of local artists. ? 46A G/F, Flat C, Excellent Condominium, Min Kyaung Street, Dagon Township 0931371974

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999 Shan Noodle House Authentic Shan Dishes at Junction Square BY YUKO MASKAY

999 Shan Noodle House has been serving local Shan dishes since 1978. It opened a new branch at Junction Square in June 2016 with a brand new look. A family business that has its roots in home-cooked Shan dishes, the current owner Ma Le Le Win remembers enjoying these recipes as a child before introducing them at the restaurant.

ATMOSPHERE The moment you enter this restaurant, it’s like you’ve come home. The waiters are friendly, the ambience is warm with wood furniture and decorations with hay and artistic depictions of locals to give the feeling of being in the farmlands of Shan state. Great for families, large gathering with friends or solo, the place just feels comfortable, welcoming and unrushed.

RECOMMENDATION The Shan Noodle Salad (2,000 kyats), made with rice and Shan spices, is one of the most popular dishes. It’s a very good deal if you want to combine it with other dishes since the portion is a bit small to be considered a meal. Ma Le Le Win mentions that all the noodles have their own distinct taste and this is quite unique for a Shan restaurant. The Shan Noodle Sweet Potato (2,000 kyats) is made with sticky rice and has a completely different taste: less spicy, more sweet with a touch of tamarind. Along with these noodles, we were served the traditional Shan beverage called Chinsaogar Juice (1,000 kyats) made from tamarind. Pungent yet the right amount of sweetness that goes very well with the noodles. Along with these, don’t forget to try their Black Sticky Rice (2,500 kyats), which Ma Le Le Win says is the favorite of Japanese customers since it’s a bit like mochi. Basically, it’s deep fried black sticky rice that you can dip in sugar cane mixed with sesame seeds.

FINAL THOUGHTS Here is a type of restaurant where you feel like you’re not breaking your wallet to eat out every day. The meals feel very homey; combine that with the ambience and friendly waiters, you have a home run. It’s easy to see why it’s still around after being in business for the last 38 years. Junction Square and 34th St near Anawrahta Opening hours: 9am — 9pm and 6am – 7pm | Ph: 01389363

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 21st to 27th October.

SHWEDINGAR KOHTWAYKHINKASARMAL

Burmese comedy movie with famous actor Nay Toe Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar Cineplex(Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square

OPERATION MEKONG

Chinese-Hong Kong crime action film based on the Mekong River massacre. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex(Gamone Pwint)

THE BFG

American fantasy adventure film where an orphan girl befriends a benevolent giant, dubbed the "Big Friendly Giant", who takes her to Giant Country where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world. Mingalar Cineplex(Gamone Pwint)

OUIJA ORIGIN OF EVIL

American supernatural horror film. The second installment and prequel to the Ouija franchise.

Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Cinema 2 Dagon Centre (II), Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square

AR MAR GRANDMA

When Chinese grandmother Ama passes away, her family is quick to assemble in the hope they will have been remembered in her will. Nay Pyi Daw

MA AYE PWINT, MYINT MYINT SAN, 30TH STREET Burmese action/drama with actor Nay Min, actress Aye Myat Thu and 30 villains. Shae Saung Cinema

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN

The story of a boy who, following a horrific family tragedy, follows clues that take him to an abandoned orphanage on a Welsh island. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Nay Pyi Daw, Junction Square

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01 252859 / 01 378376

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