MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 23rd February 2018 by MYANMORE

23 FEB - 1 MARCH 2018

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What’s On - february FRIDAY 23RD One Championship - Quest For Gold | Sports Thunder returns to the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium with ONE: Quest For Gold on 23 Feb. “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang will attempt to ignite the entire nation once again by taking on Brazilian Fighter Alexandre Machado. If you want to buy tickets, visit www.myanmoretickets.com ? Thuwunna Indoor Stadium - Way Zayan Tar Rd, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NYX Grand Opening with D-Wayne | Nightlife The Grand Opening of NYX Rooftop and Club. If you remember our Xmas Soft opening parties, and visited us recently, just imagine what we have prepared for this party. Included in it is super guest DJ D-wayne. | RSVP: 09 78000 66 99, 09 78000 99 66. ? NYX Rooftop and Club - 117, West Shwegondine Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

TGIF Night Event | Nightlife All night free-flowing Myanmar Beer on February 23 at the Gallery Bar. Enjoy one great evening with semi buffet, games, lucky draw plus live entertainment for US$25 nett. For table reservations, please call (95 1) 242 828 ext 6430/6431/6403. ? Sule Shangri-La - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

22TH - 25TH Spaces and History - A Photo exhibition They present the outcomes of a workshop held by Beatrice with young Myanmar photographers in Yangon. Exploring “Spaces and Histories”, the participants delved into the spaces of the city, some focusing on personal memories, others telling of the lives and histories manifested in these old buildings. Discover the time-space-impressions of these young Yangon photographers. ? River Gallery - Chindwin Chambers, 33/35, 37th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

18TH FEB - 11TH MARCH Exhibition “Burmese Photographers” | Art & Stage The Goethe-Institute along with the organizers of this year’s Yangon Photo Festival are delighted to announce the opening of the exhibition “Burmese Photographers,” curated by Lukas Birk. ? The Secretariat - 300, Thein Phyu Rd (Middle Block), Botahtaung Tsp | P 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

SATURDAY 24TH Yangon Photo Night - Awards Ceremony | Activities The festival culminates each year during the Yangon Photo Night with the Myanmar photographers—both emerging and professionals—competing for the prestigious Photo-Story Awards. Their works will be screened in the garden of the Institut Français de Birmanie in front of a large public and a jury composed of international photographers and personalities. Prizes comprise trips to Amsterdam for the World Press Photo Awards ceremony and Canon professional cameras. | Free event. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

What’s On - february Clean Yangon Green Yangon Vol.9 | Activities This project started with a concept of “A Clean City Cleans Heart.” Their main project is to clean Yangon. Everyone can join us in this volunteering activity. Let's clean this city. The slogan is "Clean Yangon, green Yangon”. ? Yaw Min Gyi Region - Dagon Tsp | P 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Touching Nature Exhibition | Art & Stage ‘Touching Nature’ is an educational study visit for young people from Yangon and Dawei. It is a combination of field study, site visits and collaborative investigation into the natural world and provide an introduction to the fundamentals of environmental protection and highlight the value of nature. Youth participants will through photos and other means share what they have learned with the public in this exhibition. ? Myanm/art - 98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw 2018 | Art & Stage This is the fourth time celebrating Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw in Yangon. Not only Burmese singers but also Japanese Bands will perform. Come and join them. ? Thuwana Bumi Event Park - Thanthumar Rd, Near The junction of Thuwana, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunset Pool Party | Nightlife Don your best beach outfit and come to this rooftop sunset party. The bar is offering guests pool, food and beverage at a reasonable price. Let’s dance with the smooth beat of DJs such as T-Bo, Karl Ross, Sivanesh and Dctr. | RSVP: 01 230 5858. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459 Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Sunset Boat Party | Nightlife The Sunset Boat Party returns. In a return to its roots, the boat party will feature the finest selection of Yangon DJs playing compelling sets of the latest music. Join us for dancing on the newly renovated boat, which boasts bespoke, hand crafted wood and metal worked designs to enhance your experience. DJs will play swelling beats from House Music to Gypsy, Breaks to Hip Hop and Electronic music. Food will be available onboard. | ? Botahtaung harbour - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

RiverBeatz Cruise Party | Nightlife They are back, spreading good vibes and infectiously danceable tunes along the mighty Yangon River. Drifting past Botahtaung Pagoda and Yangon's shimmering skyline, we'll be taking in the full majesty of sunset over the city, dancing to a soundscape provided by some of the best electronic talents from Yangon. | RSVP: 09 792 860091. ? Phone Gyi Street Jetty - Yangon Rhythm Cruise | P 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Afro & Raggaeton Dance Party at Club Rizzoli | Nightlife Club Rizzoli is bringing back the Afro & Raggaeton Dance Party on the last Saturday of every month. Happiest Happy Hour until 10pm on all housepoured drinks. Buy one get one free tequila shots all night long. Entrance fees: US$10 per person including one free drink. Free entrance for ladies until 10pm. No Entrance fees if you buy a bottle (maximum 6 person). For more information, please call 01 544500 ext: 6243 or email to clubrizzoli. chry@chatrium.com ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 6:00 pm

What’s On - february Babett Goes Live x 88 Degree | Nightlife Jazz Between You & Babett. Forget all the problems encountered in the week and make your Saturday awesome. 88 degree jazz band is waiting for you all. Get a Table now: babettyangon@randblab.com or 01 243 639 | Free entrance. ? Babett Yangon - 5 Alan Pya Pagoda St, Dagon Tsp | P 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

3 MCs & 2 DJs with TGIY$ | Nightlife You know what to do. Chan Nyein Ko, Bo Htet, Trigger feat. Anegga & U Zaw Gyi will be there with you all night long with music. | RSVP : 01 505 574. ? BME CLUB - 88(A),University Avenue Rd,Bahan Tsp | P From 9:00 pm

RiverBeatz Cruise Afterparty Vol.2 | Nightlife Join them for an extension of good music and fun after RiverBeatz Cruise Party Vol.2 at AREA 51 invade MUSE BAR for the best AfterParty in Town. They will continue spreading their love for Latin I Pop I House and Techno Music with their favorite DJs. | RSVP : 09 45045 0445. ? AREA 51 invade MUSE BAR - No.330, Ahlone Rd,Dagon Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

House of Brave by Ben Gold | Nightlife Brave Entertainment presents Ben Gold! Get ready to be blown away when he takes center stage. Let's Brave .... Bravers. | RSVP: 09 260 047 334. ? Brave Bar - 31B, Kanyeiktar St, 10 Qua:, Mayangone Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

Five FABulous Years | Nightlife The five-year anniversary featuring Yu KT as our guest DJ alongside resident DJs C-Thu & Mike. Entry: 5,000 kyats. | RSVP: 09 258 835 885. ? PYRITE - next to DJ Bar and L'Opera, Near Inya Lake Hotel, Mayangone Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

SUNDAY 25TH Boutique Brunch | Dining Enjoy mouthwatering culinary creations designed by head Chef Florian Eberhardt and accompanied by unlimited drinks from our cellar. US$39 net per person for a standard package including free flow of our house wines, prosecco, draft beer and fresh juices. US$99 net per person for an exclusive offer including free flow of Billecart-Salmon Champagne. Offer subjected to availability. | RSVP: 01 526289. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday Brunch Buffet | Dining Don't miss to indulge in their Sunday Brunch special items every Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm. Book early via bit.ly/tablebookingatsule. For more information, call us at (95 1) 242 828 ext 6421 or 6422. ? Sule Shangri-La - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Overload: Level Up | Nightlife Exclusive Visual Show at Fuse presented by Noise Area Entertainment together with Myanmar Gentleman Supplier as a supporting partner. Walk-In Fees @ 20,000kyats/person (Regular Access). Table Reservation @ 09440007788 or 09440007778 (from 2pm to 9pm on Operation Days only). ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 pm

What’s On - february Timeless Burma by Malte Clavin Photo Exhibition | Art & Stage This exhibition calls the days of analogue photography in memory and consequently the artifacts associated with “Magic Patina,” as Clavin calls it: paper abrasion, vignetting, scratches, fraying, blurring and spots. The photographs could have been created decades ago or just recently. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P All Day

Physical Theatre workshop | Sports Physical theatre puts the body of the performer at the centre of the creative act. It is the performer, through the interaction between body and space, who creates the illusion of theatre and brings the audience inside the story. This set of classes aims at giving an introduction to physical theatre through basic steps. Participants are free to attend as many classes as they wish. | RSVP : 09 969 113841. ? York Yoga Corner - 28, 4th floor, Boyar Nyunt St, Dagon Tsp | P 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

MONDAY 26TH Monday Wings | Promotion Starting next Monday: wings and sports! What else do you need? 500 kyats per wing! Grilled or fried. | RSVP: 09 777 770646. ? Arena Sports Bar - 76 Phone Gyi Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

TUESDAY 27TH Solar in Myanmar: Harness the Sun to Reduce Electricity Bill | Education Myanmar is challenged by poor electricity security and access. What role does solar power play? In this talk Christophe Inglin from Energetix will share insights derived from 20 plus years in the industry on how businesses in Myanmar can benefit from harnessing solar power. No cost to attend for members. US$15 or 22,000 kyats per non-member (Free but limited seats available for media. First come, first served) | RSVP: 01 250 388. ? PARKROYAL Yangon - 33, Alan Pya Phaya Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 am - 10:30 pm

THURSDAY 1ST MARCH The [Yangon] Connection | Activities Come and catch up with fellow UQ alumni living in Yangon, Myanmar! This is an informal meet-up organised by alumni for alumni. The main contact for Yangon is Sully on +95 9968164110 or sully@flexiblepass.com ? Bar Bondi - International Commercial Centre, Ground Floor, Corner of Strand Rd and Botahtaung Pagoda Rd | P 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

50th Street Pub Quiz | Nightlife Come and show off your general knowledge, and potentially drinking abilities at the 50th Street Pub Quiz every thursday. Winners of each round get 50 percent off their next round of drinks, and overall winners get a 30,000-kyat bar tab. | RSVP: 01 397 060. ? 50th Street Cafe Restaurant Bar - 9/13, 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm

DISCLAIMER Information as of 20th February 2018. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar

Guide

Credit: Enchant Luxury Furniture

Guide to Buying Furniture in Yangon BY MIN YE KYAW

Compared to other places, Yangon—and Myanmar as a whole—has some stand-out furniture of unique designs and quality teak. But where to buy ?

HIGH END  Enchant Luxury Furniture Enchant is Myanmar’s leading luxury furniture brand, and offers customers a complete range of products—from unique mattresses and sofa sets to chic tables, drawers, cabinets and lighting—changing spaces and making houses into homes. Address: 753/754 Pinlon Road, 30 Quarter, North Dagon Township Phone: 01 581185, 09 780171544, 09 780171545, 09 421066661 Opening hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm Email: myanmarenchant@gmail.com Website: www.enchantfurniture.com.mm

 Paribawga Paribawga designs and manufactures under the supervision of master carpenter Marcelo Maier. High-quality, carefully sourced, local materials are combined with craft-based construction to reflect the history and legacy of Myanmar with furnishings and accessories for living and working. Address: 104 Bogalay Zay Street, Botahtaung Township Phone: 09 45773 7045 Opening hours: 10 am - 8 pm Email: info@paribawga.com Website: www.paribawga.com

 Inhouse Furniture Group This group was founded in 2012 to provide modern factory equipment, and international well-known brandwood machines. Steered by a Taiwanese technical team, it produces high quality office, kitchen, and housing furniture. Address: 116 Thanthumar Road, Thingangyun Township Address: Block 8, Room 001, Shwe Gabar Residence, Mindama Road, Mayangone Township Phone: 09 317 55566 Opening hours: 10 am - 6 pm Email: inhouse@inhousemm.com Website: inhousemm.com

MID END  LOUIS CASA LOUIS CASA is the place in Yangon to buy affordable, quality bean bags and home accessories. They offer style and comfort to your living and working space. The founder is a 24-year-old Vietnamese woman who came to Yangon in order to provide high quality and beautiful sofas. Address: 812 Thanthumar Road, South Okkalapa Township Phone: 09 786 233398 Opening hours: Email: ngan.pham.hcmc@gmail.com Website: www.louiscasamyanmar.com

 Index Furniture Center By Prime Although there are Thai, Malaysian, Italian and German brands in Myanmar, there is little Asian quality furniture providers to Europe and US with Asian brand prices. So Prime Living Mall touts itself as the total solution to provide one stop furnishings for home and office furniture with EU standards and Asian brand price. Address: 54/B Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Mayangone Township Branch: 520A/6B Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Shwegondaing junction, Bahan Township Phone: 01 657810, 09 785 800 800 Opening hours: 9 am - 7 pm Email: info@primelivingmall.com Website: primelivingmall.com

 PICCOLO design PICCOLO started in 2014, from an idea as simple as innovative: bringing in Myanmar international design and combining it with the beauty of local materials. A furniture brand led by both local and international teams, the collections are entirely designed according to the latest global trends, mixed with a twist of Myanmar style. Address: 4 Thanthumar Road, Thuwunna, Thingangyun Township Phone: 09 265 444 066 Opening hours: 12 pm - 5 pm Email: piccolofurniture@gmail.com Website: www.piccoloyangon.com

 Yangon Green Furniture Yangon Green Furniture specializes in creating eco-friendly furniture from reclaimed, refurbished, vintage, sustainable timber and other recycled materials in affordable prices from recycling. They offer reclaimed wood furniture, refurbished furniture, paintings, vintage lacquerware and decorative items. Address: 29G Yezet Street (Set Wa Street), Corner of Yae Ku Ywar Ma Street and Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township Phone: 09 795 772049 Opening hours: 1 pm - 5 pm Email: yangongreenfurniture@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yangongreenfurniture

LOWER PRICED  Pwint Oo Modern Furniture They provide spring mattress, foam mattress, bedding accessories and modern furnitures. Pwint Oo has its branches throughout Yangon almost in every township. The biggest ones are Yuzana Plaza branch and 10 Mile. But their Sanchaung branch has quite a lot of items and accessories. Address: Yuzana Plaza, 4th Floor, Banyardala Street, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township Phone: 018619055, 01 295414, 09 795891445, 09 778081333 Address: 13/14 Bargayar Road, Padonmar Play Ground, Sanchaung Township Phone: 01 502541, 09 780999133 Opening hours: 9 am - 5 pm Facebook:www.facebook.com/pwintoofurniture Sein Gay Har supermarkets and Gamone Pwint Shopping Malls have limited furniture available too.

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pork sticks Skewered pig offal dunked into a communal cauldron of bubbling murky broth may not be to everyone’s taste, but Yangon sure seems to love it. U Win Swe took advantage of the city’s appetite for wat thar dote htoe (or pork sticks) in 1993 when he scrapped trishaw driving and selling vegetables from a cart to set up a stall on Sanchaung Street. “It’s a better business,” considered the 53-year-old grandfather. “You can get more profit compared to the other jobs.” Any profit is still modest, however, with broken sticks costing 50 kyats and unbroken sticks 100 kyats. Each one has a special porky treat at the end: intestines; cartilage; eye; liver; kidney; esophagus; tongue; heart; lung; fried blood; or just a plain old cut of meat. U Win Swe buys it wholesale from a supplier in Sanchaung Market at 6am every day besides Sunday, his day off. Then he thoroughly cleans the offal at his house and brings it to his spot, unfolding a table leaned against a G & G convenience store. Of course, it wasn’t always a G & G. The building opposite wasn’t always a teashop, either. Over the 25 years U Win Swe has sat there, cutting offal, he has seen the whole place transform. “Before the road was bad and narrow,” he said. “Now it is concreted over. There is so much more demand. I’m very happy about it.” His stall stays open until the meat runs out, usually about 8pm. Seldom are the little plastic seats empty—a hygienic stall is a busy stall—and customers also help themselves to slices of boiled egg, bowls of garlic and chili, and chili sauce poured from a jerry can. So busy has the stall been lately that his wife of 28 years has come to help. They spend most of their days beside offal. “When I’m sick the smell irritates me,” U Win Swe admitted. “But when I’m not it’s fine.” Rainy season, a time spent indoors for most, is bad for business. But that changes come Tazaungdaing Festival, which marks the end of the monsoon. Why do people flock to his stall? “Kindness,” he smiled, sipping tea. “I have a lot of kindness for my customers and everyone.” Many foreigners are put off by wat thar dote htoe, but a popular stall serving quality offal can quickly change any preconceptions. U Win Swe will be open for a while to come, or “until my body gives up.” Like blindly grabbing a pork stick, he added, “health is unpredictable.” Address: Corner of U San Nyunt and Sanchaung Street, Sanchaung Township Opening Hours: About 3pm-8pm.

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Toast & Melt BY EDWARD SAILLAND Toast & Melt opened recently on Bo Yar Nyunt Street and serves a variety of reasonably-priced toasted sandwiches. The casual little shop gets a lot right—brilliant location, nice and clean environment, great prices, and good ingredients. I hope the multitude of things it did get wrong on my visit were just teething problems. Yangon could do with more sandwich shops and this place showed real promise. The first snag was that the shop had run out of baguettes, so the only option was sliced bread. The staff later realized they didn’t have enough of that and told me to wait for my final sandwich. A toastie shop that runs out of bread, twice, is not a good thing. The staff, however, were very amicable and I ordered five different sandwiches. All were priced between 1,700 and 2,900 kyats for a “half” option, which was two pieces of bread. The Godfather—with grilled beef, salami, bacon, cheese, and mayo—came first. The bread was soft and fresh, the beef was very meaty and shredded easily, and the sauces were full of flavor. I’m not sure I could see, or tasted, any salami or cheese, however. And the helping of beef was pretty stingy. Scrimping on the filling was a fixture of all the sandwiches and I’m not sure I tasted the cheese in any of them. Perhaps after my remark to the waiter, however, they did start arriving with a healthier hue from more time on the grill. The spinach with cheese and bacon was a nice combination. As was the avocado with chicken and bacon. The winner was the spicy beef. More (though still not enough) of that grilled beef steak, a great crunchiness from the onions, and real kick from the spicy sauce and mustard. All of the sandwiches left me wanting more for lack of filling, which was all the more frustrating as the ingredients used were very good. The coffee was also disappointing, a 3-in-1 sachet served in a paper cup that leaked. I will forgive Toast & Melt most of its sins on account of its youth. Address: 28-B, Bo Yar Nyunt Rd, Yangon Opening Hours: 8am-8pm Phone: 09 44143 2723

A great presentation of sandwiches, with meats and vegs. Love the cheese and sauce as well. Ryan

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 23th February - 1st March 2018. MONSTER HUNT 2 Monster Hunt 2 is a Chinese film directed by Raman Hui, starring Tony Leung, Bai Baihe, Jing Boran, Li Yuchun and Tony Yang. It is a sequel to 2015's Monster Hunt. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw, Shae Saung Cinema

BLACK PANTHER Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. In Black Panther, T'Challa returns home as king of Wakanda but finds his sovereignty challenged by a longtime adversary in a conflict that has global consequences.

Bhatt, under his banner of LoneRanger Productions. It is the fourth film in the 1920 franchise. The film stars Zareen Khan and Karan Kundra in lead roles and was released on 12 January 2018. 1921 became first hit of year 2018. Junction City, City Mall

NEW VERSION New Version is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Nyi Nyi Zaw Naing with film stars Kyaw Ye Aung, Min Maw Gyun, Soe Myat Thuzar and other actors and actress. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

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

KABAR KYAW YWAR Kabar Kyaw Ywar is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Pyi Hein Thiha with film stars : Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo and Shwe Tamee.

1921 1921 is a 2018 Indian horror film, produced and directed by Vikram

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

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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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