MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 3rd November 2017

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Music Festivals & Concerts

What’s On FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER TEDxYangonWomen 2017 | Education TEDxYangon is excited to announce their next TED event in Yangon TEDxYangonWomen 2017. They will be screening a same-day delayed broadcast of a TEDWomen 2017 session held in the US. TEDWomen showcases the power of women and girls to be creators and changemakers and the 2017 event will explore the theme of “Bridges”. There's no doubt that the speakers of TEDWomen have amazing stories to tell. ? Bar Bondi - International Commercial Centre, Ground Floor, Corner of Strand Rd and Botahtaung Pagoda Rd | P 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Eint Chit Solo Concert | Art & Stage Solo concert of Eint Chit. Eint Chit will perform at the night of Full Moon Day at KandawGyi Park.

VVIP - 50000 (Seats), VIP - 30000 (Seats), PREMIUM- 20000 (Seats), GENERAL- 5000 (Stand). | RSVP : 09458889292. ? KanDawGyi National Park - Kandawgyi Lake | P From 7:00 PM

MasterBaytar : Retro Session | Nightlife 90's lovers ? The night is yours. Indulge yourself in our delicate cuisine and move your hips to the rhythm of some old good 90s songs. | RSVP : 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 8:00 PM

3RD - 5TH NOVEMBER Irrawaddy Literary Festival 2017 | Education The festival features renowned authors, discussion panels and books selling. No admission fee is charged to enter the festival. The festival will take place from 3rd to 5th November 2017 at the Mandalay Hill Resort, Mandalay. ? Mandalay Hill Resort - Mandalay | P 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

3RD - 12TH NOVEMBER Memory Film Festival | Art & Stage The largest movie festival in Myanmar is back! More than 60 free movie screenings from NOV 3 to NOV 12, 2017 at Waziya Theater and MahaBandula Park. This year for the 5th edition of the festival, we explore the provocative theme of Banned Film Around the World through a selection of 20 masterpieces that were prevented from reaching the public at various times and in different contexts. FREE admission - Come with your family, friends, lover...all are welcome. ? Waziya Cinema (formerly the Excelsior) - Bogyoke Aung San Rd between 33th and 34th St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Noon To Moon | Nightlife The Penthouse is back with the biggest DJ reunion in Myanmar with 12 hours of music to celebrate the end of the monsoon! This is a treat for you all and here what’s waiting for you on 4th November from 12pm to 12am.

We are setting up umbrellas and will have a ping pong table to add more fun. | RSVP : 09 771 239924. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, BarGaYar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM

What’s On Babett goes Live x DJ Alex Fischer | Nightlife The Grooviest & Coolest French Guy of Bangkok, Alex Fischer Dj & artist director of Oskar Bistro Bangkok will be at Babett on Saturday Night. Let’s get the party started with some cocktails from 7000 MMK and Spanish Tapas. The night will keep going with DJ Alex Fischer from 9.30pm till late.

See you on Saturday guys. Free entrance. ? Babett Yangon - 5, Alan Pya Pagoda St, Dagon Tsp | P From 7:00 PM

Bollywood Party at Club Rizzoli | Nightlife Club Rizzoli presents Bollywood Party on first Saturdays of every month.

Entrance Fees - USD 10 per person including 1 free drink. Free entrance for ladies until 10:00 p.m. or a group of 6 person who buys a bottle of spirits. Enjoy their club beats in Bollywood style and get specials drinks such as Bollywood's favorite Long Island Iced Tea. Party packs available even for small or large groups. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 7:00 PM

Blackat at Brave | Nightlife Brave will host DJ Blackat on the 4th November 2017. "DJ Blackat" is one of the hottest Thai DJs whose gained experience and proven his skills from many top music festival in Thailand. Let's Brave .... Bravers. Don't forget to call for reservation at 09253354433. ? Brave Bar - 31B, Kanyeiktar St, 10 Qua, Mayangone Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

4TH - 21ST NOVEMBER The Poverty Line: Chow and Lin | Art & Stage "Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime." - Aristotle. What is The Poverty Line? The Poverty Line explores a simple question: what does poverty mean? The visual project is a collaboration between Stefen Chow and Lin Huiyi. ? Myanm/art - 98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER Free Zumba class at Orchid | Sports Free fitness classes at Orchid Yangon. They believe in doing their part to keep their guests happy and fit. Join them for a pumping fun Zumba session. Open to the public as well.

Do RSVP at 09-254614813/09-250639757. ? Orchid Hotel Group - 91, Anawrahta St, Pazundaung Tsp | P 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Mahlzeit Frühschoppen | Dining Frühschoppen means sharing an alcoholic drink before midday in company, it is the German and Austrian tradition to meet up at a pub, inn or tavern in the late morning usually on Sundays. The specific customs vary from region to region. In Lower Bavaria and most of Upper Bavaria, Frühschoppen is understood to be a specific kind of brunch consisting of Weisswurst, sweet mustard, pretzels, and Weissbier. ? Mahlzeit - 84, Pann Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Yangon LGBT+ Choir | Activities Third meeting of the Yangon LGBT choir. The most fun event in Yangon!

They are getting bigger but there is still room for newcomers! If you wish to come, please send a message with your name and ID to the &PROUD mailbox. ? British Embassy Club - 46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

What’s On MONDAY 6TH NOVEMBER Flavours of Turkey | Dining From 31 October to 06 November, sample the exciting cuisine unique to this European-Asian country. A one-of-a-kind dinner buffet only at Café Sule for US$32 nett. Featuring Chefs Ali Toprak and Serkan Akca from Shangri-La Bhosphorous, Istanbul. | RSVP : 01 242828. ? Sule Shangri-La - 223, Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P all day

TUESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER Piano Concert by Maestro Stefano Bollani | Art & Stage The Embassy of Italy is glad to announce the Piano Concert performed by Maestro Stefano Bollani, which will take place on Tuesday 7 November 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of The Strand Hotel in Yangon, in the framework of the cultural programme “Italy in Myanmar 2017”.

ADMISSION IS FREE. ? The Strand Hotel - 92, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Melbourne Cup Brunch | Dining Join them to watch the races live on Big screen. 35 USD for members and 45 USD for non-members. Inclusive of free flow beverages. | RSVP : 01 230 5858. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER November Princess | Dining 20% discount for all ladies at Poolside BBQ Restaurant except beverages.

Ladies, you’re in luck: Relax by the poolside and be spoilt for choices; they're offering you a 20% discount on your food bill. Please, gather your girlfriends on any day of the week, they're at your service from 10 am- 10 pm. | RSVP : 01 935 1000. ? LOTTE Hotels (Poolside BBQ & Bar) - 82, Sin Phyu Shin Avenue, Pyay Rd, 6½ Mile, Ward 11, Hlaing Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Game Night | Nightlife Come together with your friends and join the excitement tomorrow at Game Night.!! Play games and the winner will get a Gift Voucher. The package is 15USD net with Free Flow Carlsberg for 2 hours and table snacks. | RSVP : 01 230 5858. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

Music Festivals & Concerts MYANMORE Brace yourself, ravers! The music festival season is finally here! Are you ready to get your PLUR on?! Check out our list of the music festivals happening in Myanmar this winter.  1. WATERZONIC The Thai based music festival is back in Myanmar again this year, bringing headliners Knife Party, the dubstep and D&B duo who will be performing in Myanmar for the first time. That’s not it. The festival will be pumped up by well-known local DJs like OU J, DJ Bebe and DJ Roxa Tujamo. Grab your tickets fast!

Date: 11.11.17 Venue: The One Entertainment Park, Yangon Time: 5:00 p.m. onwards Ticket price: General Admission: 40,000 Kyats VIP: 150,000 Kyats

 2. THE EVOLUTION The raving trend does not stop only in Yangon. If you are traveling up to Mandalay, make sure to check out “The Evolution” on the 18th of November at Golden City Event Park and featuring local artists like The Bug Bears, Terror Bass, Animalz Project and S Logic. International artists are yet to be announced but the planners have teased fans that it's going to be a duo DJ from the Barong Family Record Label, so keep an eye out for the announcement because it's definitely going to be a banger.

Date: 18.11.2017 Venue: Golden City Event Park, Mandalay Time: 4:00 p.m. onwards Ticket Price: TBA

 3. BACK TO MILLENNIUM (B2M) This would be the last B2M event at Thuwannabhumi Event Park, Yangon on the 18th of November. Featuring artists like Acid, Theory, Examplez, Too Big. Teenz, System, Myay Pal Yo, Okra, No, Bambino and Kook, this promises to be an awesome night.

Date: 18. 11.2017 Venue: Thuwannabhumi Event Park Time: 6:00 p.m. onwards Ticket Price: Party Zone: 25,000 Kyats VIP: 30,000 VVIP: 50,000 VVIP Exclusive: 70,000 Kyats

 4. KOREA MYANMAR ROCK CONCERT K-Pop trend has taken over the world but let’s experience something different like K-rock. Check out Korea Myanmar Rock Concert for some K-rock bands such as KIM KYUNG HO BAND, SEOMOON TAK BAND performance along with veteran Myanmar artists like Zaw Win Htut, Han Htoo Lwin and Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein.

Date: 25.11.2017 Venue: The One Entertainment Park, Yangon Time: 6:00 p.m. till late Ticket price: TBA

 5. 808 MUSIC FESTIVAL Mark your calendar. This legit music festival of Myanmar is back this December, bringing artist Vini Vici back to Yangon for the second time in a year and more exciting lineups that guaranteed to make your feet off the ground to be announced soon. 808 never disappoints us!

Date: 9.12.2017 Venue: Thuwannabhumi Event Park, Yangon Time: 4:00 p.m. onwards Ticket price: GA: 25000 Kyats PGA:30000 Kyats VIP: 65000 Kyats

 6. VOICE OF YOUTH FESTIVAL Jam to some rock tunes for two straight days at Kandawgyi Park, Myaw Sin Kyun Area with special guest Japanese death metal band “Defiled” and more.

Date: 8.12.2017 to 9.12.2017 Venue: Kandawgyi Park, Myaw Sin Kyun Area Time: 5:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m Ticket prices: TBA

 7. NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN End 2017 with a bang and start 2018 the same way! Last year's New Year Countdown festival saw Martin Garrix, the number 1 DJ in the world in Yangon, this year promises to be even better. Brought to you by the same people from 808 festival, you can buy your tickets for New Year Countdown along with the 808 tickets (combo deal) or just buy it individually. Let's PLUR on with the biggest names in the electronic dance music industry.

Date: 31.12.2017 Venue: The One Entertainment Park, Yangon Time: 5:00 p.m. onwards Ticket Price: GA: 25000 Kyats PGA: 30000 Kyats VIP: 65000 Kyats

review

Paradise Dynasty: Paradise Found for Xiao Long Bao Fans

BY CHARLES DUCHEMIN The restaurant’s décor is sleek and the environment is lively. The experience put me in mind of a Hong Kong dim sum hall on a Sunday morning—a pleasant hubbub of conversation and tantalizing dishes being whisked past you by servers.

We were immediately warmly greeted, waiters and waitresses were attentive, each dish was presented with an explanation, and my tea cup was regularly topped up. It was some of the best service I have had in Yangon.

I started with the restaurant’s trademark international xiao long bao combination basket with ten variations: original, ginseng, fois gras, black truffle, cheese, crab roe, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorn. The colourful wheel of dumplings in a bamboo basket is an instragrammer’s dream. (For xiao long bao virgins, Paradise Dynasty provides an eating guide on each table.)

An intense analysis of the original revealed Paradise Dynasty’s xiao long bao game to be on form, but not sensational. The flavors of the pork and soup were solid but the skin was just a little too thick.

The speciality varieties were hit and miss: The cheese, black truffle, and garlic variations added a welcoming new dimension of flavor while the tastes of fois gras, ginseng, and crab roe were not really discernible. The addition of Sichuan peppercorn and garlic overpowered the delicate xiao long bao flavors in a way that did not please me.

I tried the drunken chicken—the meat was tender and the skin packed with flavour. Some may criticize the chef for being heavy handed on the shaoxing wine, but I lapped it up.

The quality of the Sichuan peppercorn in the la mian (noodles) with hot chilli vinaigrette was fantastic. A deep chilli flavour with a pleasant tingling numbing sensation lingering on the tongue and lips. Again, the skin of the dumpling was a little thick—their tails did not slither about one’s mouth in the way they should.

Down points? The napkins are neither of high quality nor plentiful and the bathroom is not in the restaurant itself, but a small adventure away in another part of the square.

Address: No.(2)&(3), Junction Square Extension, Between Pyay Road & Kyun Taw Road, Kamayut Township Yangon Phone Number: 09 979 313333 Opening Hours: 11:00AM - 10:30PM

review

Flying Over Yangon

BY ANIK NYEIN

Flying over a city is not only a mesmerizing experience but also one that offers a chance to become more familiar with what’s below.

Spending a morning flying over Yangon with Mingalarbar Balloon was a great activity and one of the best ways to enjoy the view of Yangon. It is located in Bogyoke Aung San Park, a section of Kandawgyi Park. The price for the fare was nothing compared to its counterparts in Bagan and Inle Lake, where both foreigners and locals would have to pay over 300 dollars.

Here, you have to pay only about 30 dollars and less for locals.

Arriving there at 10am, I was surprised to see there were no queues. The service there was pleasing. The pilots were trained abroad and ensured the passengers were comfortable in the air. For safety measures, the passengers have to wear a belt connected to the basket. I discovered the balloon was not gas powered like those in Bagan. It was a helium balloon tethered to the ground.

As the balloon took off and when we passed the tree lines, revealing a full view of the lake and walkway, silence filled the air.

After a few minutes, I saw Shwedagon Pagoda appear, the gold light of it beaming out onto the horizon. The city began to appear, and, looking at the pagoda and cityscape, I felt a part of this scene, the gold light beaming in the corner of my eye.

The lake was glaring with its green essence. The lake, the walkway, the park, the city and the magnificent pagoda were striking enough to transcend you into a peaceful state. Twenty minutes flying went quickly, when you’re being mesmerized by the view. The landing was smooth and, overall, I had an amazing experience.

If you are new to Yangon or just want to have fun with friends and take a ton of beautiful pictures, I would urge you to try the balloon ride. It will be an experience you will not regret.

Contact: 09 425843131 Address: Bogyoke Park (a section of Kandawgyi Park), Yangon Price: Foreigners pay US$27 and locals pay 10,000 kyats.

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OMGD OF LA CHAINE DES ROTISSEURS @ MAHLZEIT 28TH OCTOBER 2017 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON

HALLOWEEN PARTY @ THE PENTHOUSE 28TH OCTOBER 2017 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 3rd to 8th Nov 2017.

THOR: RAGNAROK Thor: Ragnarok is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor.

Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw

BLADE RUNNER 2049 Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 American neo-noir science fiction film.

The story depicts a bioengineered human, who discovers the remains of a once-pregnant replicant. To prevent a possible war between replicants and humans, is secretly tasked with finding the child and destroying all evidence related to it.

Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

SECRET SUPERSTAR Secret Superstar is a 2017 Indian musical drama film. The story of a child who aspires to be a singer.

Nay Pyi Daw, Shae Saung Cinema

GEOSTORM Geostorm is a 2017 American disaster science-fiction action film. The plot follows a satellite designer who tries to save the world from a storm of epic proportions caused by malfunctioning climate-controlling satellites.

Shae Saung Cinema

MAYAR KYOUT YWAR Mayar Kyout Ywar is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Ko Zaw (Arr Yone Oo).

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

YINBAT HTAL KA DAR YinBat Htal Ka Dar is a Burmese Drama Movie directed by Wine with two main Actors : Pyay T Oo and Eaindra Kyaw Zin. Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, 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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