MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 1st February 2019 by MYANMORE

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What’s On - december FRIDAY 1ST Chinese Study Night | Educational YThe Yangon Language Cafe looking to offer Chinese language learning experience outside the classroom every Friday in a Chinese Study Group gathering. It’s open to all Chinese learners, from beginners to advance level. It is a gathering of people from different parts of the world, getting to know each other by playing Chinese language learning games under the guidance of native tutor. If you are interested in Chinese language please feel free to join us for a night full of fun and laughter. Admission fees: 5,000Ks. ? Yangon Language Cafe- - 68/72, 5th St, Lower block, Lanmadaw Tsp P6:00 pm - 8 pm

Delta Blues Wine Buffet | Nightlife If you want an amazing night out in Yangon, then come join and let loose at our Delta Blues Wine Buffet on Friday. The legendary Where is Charlie? band will play groovy tunes and bring the Mississippi Delta Blues into the Irrawaddy Delta while glasses of fine wines jazz up your conversations with friends. Price at $25 net per person, the Delta Blues Wine Buffet includes free-flow wine from 6:30pm until 9:30pm and live music. For table reservations please call 01 925 3861 – 3. ? Yangon Excelsior - No.19/43, Bo Sun Pat St, Pabedan Tsp | P6:30pm - 9:30pm

Smooth Jazz Piano Night | Dining Sky Bistro holds "Smooth Jazz Piano Night" on Friday 1st Feb 2019. Enjoy the meal and drinks over listening to the music by 83 Degrees Jazz band. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - 20th Floor of Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7pm - 10pm

Kingston Signals: A night in jamaica | Nightlife Feel the vibe with Kingston Signals A Night In Jamaica at Hard Rock Cafe Yangon with Reload Entertainment. DJ Kunta, from France, DJ Sunny, from Nigeria, DJ Rico, from Italy and DJ Ekis, from Italy will be blasting through the speakers, starting at 8:30pm to until 2am. Dress like a Rasta to get one free Tuborg Beer. Please note that we don’t have live band music for the night. Entry fee is 5,000Ks. ? Hard Rock Cafe Yangon - 192, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, 4th floor of Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From - 8:30 pm

The Futurism Season 1: Pilot| Nightlife

Pineapples On Pizza Presents The Futurism | Season 1: Pilot. Welcome on board to step into the dimension of the future. We will be giving you the different music vibes in town. Line Up DJs are DVKE, HANE, Pineapples On Pizza and ZOXXX. ? Mercure Yangon Kaba LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel, Dagon Tsp |P From-11 pm

The HYPE 6th Edition| Nightlife

For Kelvin’s Lover, Kelvin’s Pool Bar organize a big event with international Head Liner DJ PVLSE. Residence DJ artists include DJ Zaw Gyi, DJ Andrew, DJ Jigga, DJ Thar Gyi, DJ Base will also participate the night with their best music. ? Kelvin’s Pool Bar - No.3 Corner of Nat Mauk Rd & Pho Sein Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From- 8 pm

BAMA/BALLERS | Nightlife This event is presented to you in partnership with The Corriander Leaf Yangon. The line-up of DJs includes KRIMSON, Atomix, Future Bird, Double Savage and Kendrick will stay with you all night long to drain you strength with their music. ? The Corriander Leaf Yangon - Building No 12, Yangon International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp PFrom - 8 pm

What’s On - december SATURDAY 2ND Clean Yangon Green Yangon vol.20 | Activity The Clean Yangon, Green Yangon Project was started with the concept that a “Clean city Cleans Heart”. Their main project is to clean Yangon city and everyone in Yangon can join by volunteering for this activity. ? Yaw Min Gyi Region - Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 8 am - 9 am

Moving Yangon Forward: The Urban Mobility Forum | Educational Join Grab and Impact Hub Yangon for an afternoon of discussions about how we can improve traffic and make our city a more inclusive place through collaboration and innovation. The forum brings together stakeholders from civil society, government and private sector to inspire innovative ideas. The event is open to the public free of charge. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No. 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 12:30pm - 5pm

British Brands & British Bands | Activity Join British Embassy Club for a musical evening and try British food and beer at affordable prices, including a music band and DJ. This will be the closing event of the British week celebrating the Food is Great Britain & Northern Ireland campaign in Myanmar in 2019. Please bring your ID/ NRC for security check at the entrance. The entrance fee is 5,000Ks. ? British Embassy Club - 46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 5pm - 9pm

3C Concert at 369 Rooftop Dine & Bar | Nightlife 369 Bar is thrilled to announce that 3C Concert Chit Kaung, Eint Chit and Junios Chit Kaung will entertain for your evening. Are you ready to chill with family of Chit Kaung? Ticket prices are starting from 20,000Ks to 250,000Ks. For more information and reservations please contact 01 578 101. ? 369 Dine & Bar - No.369, Laydaungkan Rd, Thingangyun Tsp | P 7pm - 10pm

Live Music with 2FAST | Nightlife Let’s welcome our new live music band all the way from Indonesia. Save the date and don’t miss out. Enjoy happy hour from 4pm to 7pm and then again from 10pm to 11pm. ? Hard Rock Cafe Yangon - 192, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, 4th floor of Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P | From 8pm

The Burma Cartel Vol.9 | Nightlife Vol.9 is taking place at LEVEL 2 with the original Dons – Leonium, W-A.I. and DCTR. Come get your monthly fix. The Burma Cartel is back to provide. For table reservation please contact to 09 254 272 460. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P | From 10pm

Night of the Melody | Nightlife This time V-Hangout invites some well-known singers Wai Gyi and Wyne Lay to perform on the deck with their best songs. For more information and reservation please contact to 09 25444332. ? V Hangout Restaurant - Vintage Luxury Yacht, Botahtaung Jetty, Seikkan Ts | P | 8:30pm - 11pm

What’s On - december Wakanda, One Night in Africa Part II | Nightlife Following the Success of the first session, we are happy to bring back again DJ Sunny for Wakanda: A Night in Africa with Reload Entertainment at The Penthouse as we celebrate the spirit of Africa. His energetic and enthusiastic dancing rhythms and music will be perfect to get us all in the dancing mood and learn a rhythm or two. Please note that there is an entrance fee of 5,000Ks after 10pm including one beer. ?ThePenthouse-No.271-273,BarGaYarSt,Parksideonebuilding8thfloor,SanchaungTsp| P | From 7pm

2ND AND 3RD Myanmar Vacation Festival 2019 | Exhibition 2019 the most Magnificent Vacation Festival has arrived. The event will be organized by Myanmar’s popular Travel Bloggers and it will be held at the Pullman Yangon Centrepoint’s Grand Ballroom on February 2nd and 3rd. Many famous hotels, domestic and international airlines, banking services, travel and tour agencies, and accessories shops will be at the event. The guests will be able to buy everything that they need for the vacation in one place with an affordable price. ? TPullmanYangon Centrepoint - No.65, Corner Of Sule Pagoda Rd And Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9:00pm - 6:00pm

SUNDAY 3RD Waitangi Day Hangi 2019 | | Activity Hanging out for the annual Waitangi Day Hangi? Come and join us on Sunday 3 February, at Pun Hlaing Estate. Bring your friends, pack your sunhat and jandals, and come and enjoy a few cold beverages in the lush, tranquil surrounds of Pun Hlaing Estate, while the Hangi is prepared. Ticket price: U$25 or 38,000Ks for adults (which includes Hangi, one icecold welcome beer, one glass of Brancott Estate New Zealand wine, soft drinks and water). There will also be a cash bar available. ? Pun Hlaing Golf Estate - Pun Hlaing Golf Estate, Hlaing TharYarTsp | P 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Apérol Sundays | Nightlife An apérol is all about sharing with friends, colleagues or relatives.What better way is there to do that then enjoying the Sunset and our Special offers on all Camapri and Aperol based Cocktails here at Atlas Rooftop Bar and Lounge. Try All our Apérol Cocktail for only 5,000Ks. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P | 4pm - 8pm

Sunday Tango Meetup | Nightlife Join Chatrium every Sunday and enjoy one of the most beautiful dance styles in the world – Tango. Unleash your body and dance the night away at our fun and exciting Tango meetup. Beginners are welcome. No entrance fee. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp | P | 7pm - 9pm

MONDAY 4TH IEGEI de Sake Night | Nightlife The Japanese party crew IEGEI is back with 5 famous Japanese Sake breweries of Japan. You can enjoy your time with Sake, music and good view from Yangon No.1 rooftop bar. Entrance fee is 10,000Ks includes 5 sake trial tickets and some Japanese traditional snacks. ? YangonYangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P | 7pm - 11pm

What’s On - december IEGEI de Sake Night | Nightlife Japanese Study night | Educational Yangon Language Cafe looking to offer Japanese Language learning experience outside the classroom in every Monday Japanese Study Group gathering. It’s open to all Japanese learners from beginner to Advance level. It’s also a gathering of people from different parts of the city, getting to know each other’s by playing Japanese language learning games under the guidance of experienced tutor. If you are interested in Japanese language please feel free to join us for a night full of fun and laughter. Admission fee is 5,000Ks. ? Yangon Language Cafe - 68/72, 5th Street, Lower block, Lanmadaw Tsp | P | 6pm - 8pm

TUESDAY 5TH Tax Administration and Other Tax Law Updates | Business The AMCHAM Tax Committee is pleased to invite you to join a round table discussion on the latest developments in the tax environment in Myanmar. We will present you the upcoming changes in the Tax Administration Law, and other tax updates, including several Interpretation Statements issued by the IRD recently. The Tax Committee is also interested in hearing about your company’s tax related questions and concerns in order to help prioritise the Chamber’s 2019 tax initiatives, such as arranging future presentations and collaborating on collective group lobbying for tax reforms. RSVP clara@amchammyanmar.com. ? AMCHAM office - 19-09 Sule Square, 221 Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9pm 10:30pm

Friend’s Tues@ay | Nightlife Join for the Friend’s Tues@ay for music, alcohol and you, special Mojito & Punch at 2,000Ks net Only all Night. ? Ô'Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - No.45, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 6pm - 11pm

Twelfth Night - Shakespeare at Atlas | Nightlife The world’s first cycling theater company, the The HandleBards, pedaled to Yangon again and this time they will feature Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Join for a one-of-a-kind performance and treat yourself and your friends with great food and drinks. VIP tickets cost 30,000Ks and regular tickets cost 20,000Ks. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9pm - 11pm

WEDNESDAY 6TH Movie Night at Goethe Villa | | Activity Join on Gothe very own movie night. Every 2nd Wednesday we will be screening a variety of German movies with English subtitles. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the show in our brand new auditorium featuring a cinema sized screen ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 7pm - 9pm

THURSDAY 7TH Chinese New Year Party | Nightlife International DJ - OSKAR will drop and play Chinese New Year 2019 Party at Brave Bar Yangon. Don’t hesitate to come and join. For reservations call 09 260 047 334. ? Brave Bar - KanYeikThar St, Mayangone Tsp | P From - 10pm

What’s On - december Blind Pony | Nightlife The Blind Pony is an event where we give opportunities for DJ students to spend time with their friends enjoying their music styles and mixing techniques. The event starts running around 5pm. The students’ time will be from 6pm to 9pm. After 9pm you will get one last boost for Friday with International DJs presenting their best sets till 12am. Come and enjoy your Thursday night with Yangon Yangon bar and Juize Dj’s School. ? YangonYangon - No.339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P From - 5pm

Past, Present, Future: Art in Myanmar | Activity Join Nathalie Johnston for another exciting Art Talk. Through the scope of the recently translated tome, Myanmar Contemporary Art 1, we will discuss and explore what is contemporary in Myanmar? How does the art history differentiate between modern and contemporary art? In Myanmar, what is the relationship between multiple generations of art practitioners? Copies of several art and art history titles will be for sale at this event. ? British Embassy Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6pm - 8pm

AMCHAM New Member Orientation | Business Have you just joined the AMCHAM Myanmar family? Or have you been an AMCHAM member for some time but haven’t had a chance to get closely involved with the Chamber? AMCHAM Myanmar invites you to their new member orientation session, where you will learn the various ways to get involved with the Chamber, from attending the Chamber’s 80+ events throughout the year to playing a leadership role in planning events; from utilizing a wide range of business services to promoting your own services or products through the Chamber to target clients. Limited seats. First come, first served. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 8am - 9:30am

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GUIDE

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Yangon Check out Myanmore’s choice of the best Chinese restaurants in Yangon to celebrate Chinese New Year with your friends and family  Hong Bao Dim Sum and Authentic Hong Kong Cuisine Located in a beautiful colonial style house with a pleasant garden, Hong Bao offer an incredible number of curry combinations – over 200 variations, and more than 30 types of Dim Sum listed in the menu. The head chef is from Hong Kong and sources his ingredients there to ensure quality and authenticity. They also offer a Yu Sheng set menu and an a la carte menu which specialized in pork. Address: Pyay Road, Dagon Township Contact: 09 769 339530 Opens 7am - 10 pm

 Western Park It seems the town of Yangon and its visitors cannot get enough of this restaurant, which specialises in Peking duck. Besides the food having a good price point, they also put on a show of duck-carving at your table, which gives an added visual bonus. Plenty of Chinese weddings celebrations take in their many branches. Thingangyun branch: 6th Floor, Beside Sky Star Hotel, Corner of East Race Course and Lay Daunt Kan Road, Thingangyun Township Contact: 018604622, 018604633 Opens 10am - 10pm Western Park Ruby: Lower Kyi Myin Daing Road, Ahlone Township Contact: 01 230 0217 Opens 10am - 10pm Kandawgyi branch: Nat Mauk Road, Bahan Township Contact: 01 553 91

Opens 10am - 10pm People’s Park branch: People Park & Square compound, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township Contact: 09 4444 37 223 Opens 10am - 10pm

 Golden Duck The name says it all: roast duck is the thing to order when visiting Golden Duck. This restaurant has two branches; the one on Saya San road is known to pull a crowd while the other near Shwedagon Pagoda is reputed for its view. Both restaurants are spacious, making them ideal for large groups. Dagon Branch: Kan Taw Mingalar Garden Compound, U Wisara Road, Dagon Township Contact: 01240216, 01706488, 0973229233 Opens 11am - 9:30pm Bahan Branch: 1E Saya San Road, corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township Contact: 01 546 249 Opens 11am - 10pm

 Fook Mun Lau Fook Mun Lau specialises in food from China’s Sichuan region. Some of the best dishes to try are spicy pork ribs, steamed ginseng chicken and Sichuan spicy shrimp. The grand restaurant is filled with spectacular Chinese decorations, making it a great option for a birthday party or celebration. Address: Mya Kyun Thar, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, front of Sedona Hotel, BahanTownship Contact: 01 661 839 Opens 9am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm

 Kou Fu Kou Fu is very popular with both Myanmar locals and Chinese expats. The venue is always buzzing with customers, perhaps because of its extensive menu that is reasonably priced and varied. Popular dishes are steamed

wontons and noodle soups, grilled beef and Koe Kant tradition grilled Chicken. Address: 24, Baho Road, Corner of Pyi Htaung Su Yeik Thar Street, Ahlone Township Contact: 0949311122, 01 538943 Opens 9:30am - 9:30pm

 White Rice Restaurant This restaurant, situated by Kandawgyi Lake, serves tasty Chinese dishes in a simple atmosphere. Service is fast and professional and it can hold up to 300 guests and provides entertainment for those hosting big gatherings. Address: Kandawgyi Royal Lake Park, Natmauk Lane Opposite of Eye Hospital, Bahan Township Contact: 01556837, 01556838 Opens 10am - 10pm

 Canton Paradise Like a Hong Kong drama, Canton Paradise spells oriental chic with vibrant chirpy interiors akin to the bustling activities present in Cantonese eateries. The steamed prawn with beancurd and oyster sauce, crispy bbq pork bun, pork wonton and steamed tofu are popular dishes among a wide choice. Address: No. 61, Sayar San Road, Bahan Township Contact: 09 2522 21212 Opens 7am - 10pm

 Paradise Dynasty Paradise Dynasty is set to delight guests with both its Northern and Southern Chinese cuisines, the signature Dynasty Xiao Long Bao comes in eight flavors and has been touted as the world-first piece of Chinese culinary art. In addition, shrimp dumplings, Lamai dishes and the desserts are worth tasting too. Address: No.(2)&(3), Junction Square Extension, Between Pyay Road & Kyun Taw Road, Kamayut Township Contact: 09 979 313333 Opens 11am - 2:30pm, 6pm- 11pm

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REVIEW

Theatre2 By Burdubai review: Enjoy some movie-magic in Yankin’s newest restaurant Yankin is positively teeming with restaurants and BBQ houses so any newcomers to the scene have to really make a splash to stand out. Thankfully Theatre2 By Burdubai as done exactly that by creating a cinematic experience for guests inside an eye-catching, two-storey, orange building with stained-glass windows. Once you enter, you will be greeted by plenty of soft spaces to sit as well as some deeply-Instagrammable paintings on the walls. On the first floor, the VIP lounges are available to hire as well as some LED-displays and its own mini bar. For those who love to sit outdoors, there’s also an open rooftop area on the second floor. Upon your arrival, you will be given a complimentary packet of rainbow popcorns to add to the movie theatre ambiance. The buffet is priced at 12,900Ks per person and includes spicy pork ribs, fish paste fried chicken, mango salad with crab, steamed fish with lemon, papaya salad with mussels, seafood griddle cake, French fries and much more. For an additional 7,000Ks, you can also enjoy a free flow of beer. Other premium dishes like the mixed grill, spicy seafood set and the premium spicy octopus salad can be ordered in addition to the buffet menu. We ordered the spicy octopus salad (5,900Ks) which was surprisingly good – and very spicy. We also tried Thai-style spicy chicken feet salad (3,500Ks) and the mixed grill with cheese sauce (5,900Ks). The chicken feet salad was quite tasty and the mixed grill came with chicken, pork, fish and prawns. But it was also good and the meat was soft and well grilled. As it was Wednesday night it was also Ladies Night so the crowds started to gather to enjoy free-flow cocktails for ladies from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Overall, the atmosphere is good, creating a nice place to chill with friends and listen to EDM music, with a sprinkling of pop and R’n’B Address: 61/Za, Aung Zeya Road, 13 Quarter, Yankin Township Contact: 09 7650 73816 Opens 4pm till mid

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 1st to 7th February 2019. The Kid would be King A fantasy film about a kid who accidentally found King Arthur’s sword and have to use it to stop an ancient enchantress from destroying the humanity. Junction City, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar North Okkalapa

The Possession of Hannah Grace When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Cinema

2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Taw

Viswasam Viswasam delves into the world of Thooku Durai - a charismatic village chieftain who is beloved by his people and strikes fear in the heart of his enemies. Junction City Kyar Tot The Lal Mg Sagar (Myanmar) Kyar Tot The Lal Mg Sagar is a burmese drama film directed by Mee Pwar. Starring : Sai Sai Kham Leng, Tun Tun (Example), Phway Phway. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

YANGON PRIDE BOAT PARADE AT BOTAHTAUNG JETTY 26 JANUARY 2019 PHOTO BY KYAW HLAING

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 28th - 3rd january 2019.

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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