MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 22nd December 2017

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New Year Parties & Dinners

What’s On - December FRIDAY 22ND Thu / Thu’ ko / Thu ei | Art & Stage Join us for this seminal exhibition at Myanm/art! An exhibition of mixed media artworks by Myanmar artists Sandar Khaing, Nge Lay, So Pyay Win, Chuu Wai Nyein, Zoncy, Nge Nge, Zun Ei Phyu, Ma Ei, Yadanar Win, Emily Phyo, Khin Thethtar Latt, and Thyitar. ? Myanm/art - 98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

The Fourth Friday? | Nightlife Warehouse friends! It’s our last chance to enjoy a pre-Xmas drink together before we all go our separate ways on our seasonal jollies. We’ll be having a Fun Fizzy Festive Freixenet Fourth Friday so if you like a sip of Cava or two then pop down and join us! Tickets are 20,000 kyats which gives you five glasses of cava plus some finger food. | RSVP: 01 536 306. ? The Warehouse Myanmar - 150 Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Club Beats | Nightlife DJs from Singapore and Myanmar plus dance performances at Corriander Leaf Yangon. Ticket price: 12,000 kyats plus one free beer. | RSVP: 09 431 85008. ? The Corriander Leaf Yangon - Building No 12, Yangon International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

A Winter Tale’s Untold Masquerade | Activities This December, the YH committee brings you the Winter Masquerade Ball, a mysterious and enthralling event. Join them as they unravel the secrets of the winter’s tale and rewrite a sweet ending to the chill of a winter night. | RSVP: 01 9010 532. ? Vintage Luxury Yacht - 6, Botahtaung jetty, Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

Past12 AT NYX Rooftop and Club Opening | Nightlife Playing alongside with Jerry Jay, AJOHN, and SKIMM at Nyx Club from 11pm to 3am! Come join the party. Ticket price: 20,000 kyats. ? NYX Rooftop and Club - No.117, West Shwegondine Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11:00 PM - 3:00 AM

SATURDAY 23RD MASTERBAYTAR: Retro Session | Nightlife Master Baytar is back at The Penthouse for a crazy retro night with mainly 90s themed music. Come for dinner or drinks and stay to dance all night long. | RSVP: 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGayar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 PM

Cosplay Event (Wun Zinn App) | Art & Stage Wun Zinn App-organized event where you can cos any character you like— not only Japanese animation, game characters, others but also your own characters. If you like cosplay this event is the one you should come and join. ? Junction City - Corner of Bogyoke Rd and Shwe Dagon Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

AFRO and Reggaeton Dance Party | Nightlife Ladies free entry before 10pm. No entrance fee if you buy a bottle of spirits (maximum 6 people). For more information, please call +95 1 544500 ext: 6243 or email to clubrizzoli.chry@chatrium.com. Entrance fees: US$10 per person including one drink. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

What’s On Power House First Year Anniversary Barbecue | Activities Join them for a barbecue, drinks, food and fun outside the gym. All you have to do is come, so they can thank you for making their first year happen, and happen strong. | RSVP: 09 966 661389. ? Power House Fitness Club - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, 192 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

23RD-25TH Amuse Yangon discount fair | Exhibition Amuse Cosmetic will be there at Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall for three days with a lot of promotions and a lucky draw. ? Tatmadaw Exhibition Center - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY 24TH Wyne Su Khine Thein Birthday Show | Art & Stage Special event for the birthday of Wyne Su Khine Thein. | RSVP: 09 508 2978. ? Thuwunna Bhumi Event Park - ThinganGyun Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Celebrate your Christmas Party at The Market | Dining Dine, cheer and celebrate with family and friends this magical festive season. The Market restaurant will put in place a wide range of festive season meals during this special holiday. Tickets: US$23-58 net per person. ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P All day

Regional Christmas Eve Night | Nightlife Free flow drinks from 7pm to 11pm, including Chardonnay, Tuborg and Carlsberg. | RSVP : 09 42060 6005. ? Regional Bistro Bar - 456A/B, Shop No.7, Corner of Link St and Dhammazedi Rd | P 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Double Gold Christmas Party at the Beat Bar | Nightlife Ringo will be here at the Beat Bar to celebrate Christmas Eve with all of you. Many drinks and promotions available...don’t miss it. | RSVP: 09 762 761569. ? THE BEAT bar - G3, Bo Myat Tun Tower, Corner of Mahabandula Rd & Bo Myat Tun Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 11:50 PM

Christmas Eve Dinner Party | Dining The talented Penthouse team came up with a delicate menu for this Christmas. They start the culinary journey with a pan-seared foie gras with onion marmalade and pear compote. | RSVP: 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGayar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 PM

Christmas Eve Dinner | Dining Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Let them invite you to join their table during this festive season. Enjoy the evening with a delicious four courses, Christmas Eve's Dinner and live music under the stars in our city escape. | RSVP: 01 526289. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What’s On MONDAY 25TH Christmas Day at Union Bar & Grill | Dining Gather together with family and friends this Christmas at Union Bar & Grill as we celebrate with a traditional Christmas roast dinner, mulled wine, sparkling cocktails, bourbon milk punch and more. | RSVP : 09 250 355 064. ? Union Bar & Grill - 42 Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Christmas Brunch and Pool Day at the Governor's | Dining Spend Christmas Day with us at Belmond Governor’s Residence and enjoy a delicious holiday barbecue brunch and buffet, with live music and open bar on select sparkling wines, Christmas cocktails and New Zealand wine.

Brunch includes all-day pool access!

Win Lucky Draw prizes. | RSVP : 01 230 2092. ? Belmond Governor’s Residence - Kinwun MinGyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Christmas Chocolate Bazaar | Shopping Premium Distribution will be hosting a week long series of Christmas promotional events that cater to everyone from children to adults. For every purchase in the amount of Ks 10,000, customers are eligible to get one lucky draw coupon and have the possibility of winning prizes such as Samsung 32” TV, Lenovo laptop, Baby-G watch and gift vouchers. ? City Mall St. John - Corner of Min Ye Kyaw Swar St and Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

TUESDAY 26TH JUMP UP | Art & Stage Holly hotel, No.2 Art area and Myanmar street art M.S.A are collaborating on an Art Work Mini Event called Jump up. The event’s main objectives are to showcase street art pieces and to help turn street artists dreams into a constructive path of new steps. | RSVP: 09 783 030 852. ? Holly Hotel - Thiri Yadanar Wholesale Market, Thudhama Rd, North Okkalapa Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 27TH YUFL Dance Club 1 Year Anniversary | Activities YUFL Dance Club will celebrate its first year anniversary with special performances by old and new members. There won't just be dancing so come check it out. ? University of Foreign Languages - University Avenue Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

DISCLAIMER Information as of 19th December 2017. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar

guide

New Year Parties & Dinners

BY MIN YE KYAW

Still haven’t settled on a place to celebrate the new year? Then check our list of parties and dinners where you can welcome 2018 in style.

PARTIES  New Year Countdown Yangon 2018 | Dec 31 from 5 pm Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the world’s best DJs, fun activities and amazing firework shows; headliners: Carnage, Jewels & Sparks, Breathe Carolina, Saymyname and more. Tickets are GA: 25,000 kyats, PGA: 35,000 kyats and VIP 65,000 kyats.

Address: The ONE Entertainment Park - Paw San Hmwe Street, Thuwunna Tsp

 New Year's Eve at Atlas | Dec 31 from 5:30 pm Lose yourself in dance for the last time in 2017 and stop for a moment to enjoy the magic of fireworks splashing above Yangon’s horizon to welcome the New Year. Entrance fee: US$100— inclusive drinks and food until midnight and one hour of free flow of champagne starting at 11pm.

Address: Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Road, Sanchaung Tsp

 New Year Eve Party with DJ Muttiah | Dec 31 from 7 pm Celebrate NYE and count down with DJ Muttiah and enjoy tech house, techno music and an all-night happy hour. Also enjoy a NYE dinner buffet and drinks for 25,000 kyats from 7pm to 9:30pm. RSVP: 09 264 655 551.

Address: The Prime Rib - 1A Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Ward 7, Yankin Tsp

 Chatrium New Year's Eve Masquerade Party | Dec 31 from 7 pm Chatrium has brought back the annual New Year's Eve Party, this year with a masquerade theme and special performances from Wai La, May Sweet, Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein, Here & Now Dance Group, and Immortal Band.

The night includes an international buffet dinner with free-flow wine, beer and soft drinks, door gifts, new year lucky draw prizes. Platinum Class – US$160 per person, Gold Class – US$140 per person. New Year’s Eve room packages are available too.

Address: Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp

 2018 New Year Night Party | Dec 31 from 7 pm Celebrate the ultimate New Year’s Eve and countdown to make your New Year’s party a memorable one. Great live entertainment all night long.

Tickets: Silver Package (120,000 kyats), Gold Package (200,000 kyats) & Diamond Package (250,000 kyats).

Address: Piano Bar Yangon - 2 Parami Road, Parami Hotel rooftop, Mayangone Tsp

 New Years Eve Countdown Party | Dec 31 from 9 pm Enjoy a delectable five-course dinner menu from chef Rick Ney and his team, with cocktails from Group Bar manager Jen Queen and live music from 88° Degrees Jazz band to have you dancing into the New Year! Free entry with A La Carte menu available.

Address: Union Bar and Grill - 42 Strand Road, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp

 Dreams Come True | Dec 31 from 9 pm Experience a Moulin Rouge night full of celebrations, festivities, and entertainment hosted by Aye Chan Moe, Miss Grand International Myanmar 2017. With performances by belly dancer Kae Mee Ko, Filipino band Sliver Entertainment (PULP), and DJ Vida from Thailand. Ticket: US$45 net with free-flowing beer, house wine, sparkling wine and special cocktails.

Address: Sule Shangri-La, Yangon - 223 Sule Pagoda Road, Pabedan Tsp

DININGS  Swinging Twenties | Dec 31 from 7 pm Make your memories with Best Days of the Year 2017 at New Year Eve dinner on December 31 at the price of US$67 net per person along with performances and gifts from Novotel Yangon Max. Address: Novotel Yangon Max - 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Tsp

 New Year Eve Dinner Party | Dec 31 from 7 pm Experience NYE with a three-course dinner and party that will have you celebrating till late. DJ Eddie Sakka will be serving up all of the best music for your listening pleasure all night at The Penthouse.

Address: The Penthouse - 271/273 Bargayar Road, Park Side One Building, 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp

 Midnight In Paris | Dec 31 from 7 pm Take your White Christmas celebrations up a notch at Le Cellier, one of classiest rooftop restaurants in Yangon. Picked up from the movie Midnight in Paris, we will bring you to the old fashion way of Parisian Bars and Restaurant back in the 20s. Welcome in the new year in the best way ever on the 14th floor; New Year Eve Gala Dinner with the price of US$97 net per person.

Address: Le Cellier - Novotel Yangon Max, 14th floor, 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Tsp

 Governor's Gala | Dec 31 from 7:30 pm Ring in the New Year with a Countdown Celebration at Belmond Governor’s Residence. Cocktail party starting at 7.30pm, dinner and entertainment in the Garden from 8.15pm. Dance the night away with a live jazz band and DJ all night, open bar of festive cocktails and sparkling wine, four-course gourmet dinner in the Garden and surprise entertainment as we countdown the night across Asia. US$170 per person; 20 percent discount for groups of six or more.

Address: Belmond Governor’s Residence - 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Tsp

 Madame Wong New Year Eve | Dec 31 from 7 pm December Festive Feast is back at Royal Pavilion from December 1 to January 1. We have an amazing show on December 31: Madame Wong.

Imagine a cool trendy restaurant back in the 20s and enjoy the fullest fivecourses set menu along with sparkling wine, red wine and white wine as well beer, and soft drinks. Let's fill our body with delicious dishes prepared by our chef and blow our mind before the countdown!

Address: Royal Pavillion - Ground floor of Novotel Yangon Max, 459 Pyay Road, Kamayut Tsp

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review

Green Gallery: ‘Inoffensive yet uninspiring dishes’

BY EDMOND SAILLAND I’d been meaning to go to Rangoon Green Gallery since I first opened up Trip Advisor in Yangon and found the restaurant ranked number one. By the time I got round to visiting last week, it had slipped down a few places but I did discover why it was so popular.

The unassuming restaurant on a quiet section of downtown’s 52nd Street has a menu of Thai (or Thai-inspired) dishes that I found—spoiler alert—pretty tasty. The reasonably-priced curries, noodles, soups, and salads were simple but flavorful and served up in a cosy, non-pretentious diner with wooden tables and art on the walls.

The authenticity of Green Gallery’s dishes sparked a hot debate among my Thai friends, which concluded with agreement that though the food was not necessarily authentically Thai, it was well-cooked. We started with the larb moo, or spicy pork salad. All my favorite Thai flavors were there: lime, mint, basil, fish sauce. Refreshing but at the same time comforting and you could taste the quality of the meat.

The Thai green curry let me down just a little bit. Not an incredible amount of flavor, the sauce was too creamy, and the only other ingredients were big chunks of chicken breast and mini eggplants.

The Vermicelli salad was delicious; soft, slippery, vermicelli that contrasted with the crunch of onion and the tang of chili. Perhaps a little too much fish sauce. I had never had a dish quite like the spicy fried egg salad. A whole egg, deep fried, served with the classic Thai combination tomato, onion, chili, coriander, fish sauce. I liked it, but I’m not sure why. For dessert, the mango with sticky rice had a great texture on the rice, but the mango was a little watery and flavorless (which perhaps we can excuse them for as it is not local mango season).

The “comfortable” nature of the dishes, inoffensive yet uninspiring, is made up for by Green Gallery’s general vibe. The staff are really friendly, the prices are reasonable, and the setting is relaxed. Go now if you haven’t already.

Address: Mahabandoola No 58, 52 Street Lower Block, Between Mahabandoola And Merchant, Yangon 11160. facebook.com/yangongreengallery/ Phone: 09 313 15131 Opening: 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm.

"Homey Thai food .. such comfort food .. super friendly owner...green curry and egg salad are my all-time favs"

Natty Tangmeesang

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Tickets

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For those looking for some events to celebrate Christmas in Myanmar, here’s is a list of interesting events and you can also buy tickets through www.myanmoretickets.com.

Christmas Roast@ Rose Garden Hotel | 24th DEC You will find at least three sharing roast choices on the menu, tapas style appetizers, luscious desserts, unlimited draft beer and soft drinks, kids’ corner, live music provided by local band LNR and usage of the swimming pool.

Address: Rose Garden - 171, Upper Pansoedan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp

Amazing Xmas Night@ Esperado Rooftop | 24th DEC Free flow of red & white wine, special door gifts, entertainment, handmade color clay doll, Santa’s photo corner and many more exciting events.

Address: Esperado Rooftop Bar & Restaurant - 23, Kan Yeik Thar Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp

Christmas Eve@ Novotel Yangon Max | 24th-25th DEC Let’s create memories with best day of the years 2017. Your high end favorite brunch will be upgraded to the next level with Christmas specialities. Kid’s corner with Santa’s gifts, Carrol singing, magic shows, live band & lots of fun. Make memories of your Xmas at the Novotel Yangon Max with Xmas Lunch and dinner on 24th and 25th of December.

Address: Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp

Christmas Dinner Buffet@ Chatrium Royal Lake Hotel | 24th-25th DEC Join their Christmas festivities with Yangon’s most dazzling spread of traditional favorites at The Emporia Restaurant’s Deluxe Xmas Dinner Buffet including oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, roast duck, peppercorn beef, roasted lamb and prime rib plus a delectable dessert corner.

Address: Sule Shangri-La - 223, Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp

A Christmas Feast@ Sule Shangri-La | 24th-25th DEC Eat well and be merry this Christmas at Cafe Sule. Gaily prepared for you is heart-warming buffet paired with free-flowing beer, wine and soft drinks-it’s going to be a rollicking, good time.

Address: Chatrium Royal Lake - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp

Gallery

SONG TO THE MOON - CZECH CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT @ SULE SHANGRI_LA 15TH DEC 2017 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 22nd - 28th December 2017.

PITCH PERFECT 3 Pitch Perfect 3 is a 2017 American musical comedy film directed by Trish Sie and written by Kay Cannon. A sequel to Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and the third and final installment in the Pitch Perfect trilogy.

Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a 2017 American epic space opera film. It is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).

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

TIGER ZINDA HAI Tiger Zinda Hai (English: Tiger is Alive) is an Indian action thriller film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film is based on the 2014 abduction of Indian nurses by ISIL. Nay Pyi Daw

FERDINAND Ferdinand is a 2017 American 3D animated comedy-drama film.

Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

TAW KYI KAN Taw Kyi Kan is a Burmese Action Movie directed by Steel with stars : Myint Myat, Khin Hlaing, Htoo Char, Moe Hay Ko. Junction City, Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar

HTAR WA RA A MAY Htar Wa Ra A May is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Zin Yaw Mg Mg with the stars : Nay Toe, Wut Hmone Shwe Yee, Ye Aung and May Than Nu. Junction City, Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), 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

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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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