MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 30th November 2018

30 NOV - 6 DEC 2018

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The 2018 Singapore Festival Comes to Bogalay Zay Street

What’s On - november FRIDAY 30TH Building Confidence and Self-Esteem | Educational Myanmar B2B TV have created a program named Building Confidence and Self-Esteem. Ma Kyi Kyi Win Shwe will lead the discussion and anyone interested can join for free. Seats are limited so to make a reservation please call 09 505 9423. ? Hub Myanmar Company Limited - Device Training Room No (24/ 26), Room 4-B/ C, 4th Floor, Race Course Condo, South Race Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 3pm - 5pm

Don’t Let Daddy Know | Art & Stage Don’t Let Daddy Know will take place on November 30 at The ONE Entertainment Park in Yangon. The line up includes Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Blasterjaxx, Mike Williams, Sem Vox, Olly James and DJ Yaksa. For ticket information please contact 09785114511. ? The One Entertainment Park - Paw San Hmwe St, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 4pm - 11:30pm

Idiots Vs Eternal Gosh Live Band @369 | Art & Stage 369 is thrilled to announce that the bands Idiots and Eternal Gosh will play a gig at 360 Rooftop Bar @ ibis Styles Yangon Stadium from 7pm to 10pm on 30th Nov 2018. Let’s rock the hell out. Regular tickets cost 15,000Ks, including 1 cup of Myanmar Beer, a VIP table is available for 200,000Ks, for 5 people including Black Label, and VVIP Tables cost 250,000Ks for 6 people and includes Double Black. For ticket sale and information please contact 01 578 101. ? 369 Dine & Bar - No.369, Laydaungkan Rd, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 7pm - 10pm

Gosskoren Live at Fratello | Dining Enjoy a cappella music to accompany your autumn days. Gosskoren, also known as “The Little Boys Choir” from Gothenburg in Sweden, will be performing a cappella harmoniously at Fratello Rooftop. Don’t miss your chance to hear their a cappella music while enjoying your special 4-courses meal with your loved ones. RSVP 09 952 011666. ? Fratello Rooftop Dining - No.587,Pyay Rd,The Regency Offices,Kamayut Tsp | P 7pm - 10pm

Friday Steak Night | Dining Grilled steak and chicken wings will be served on 30th November with free flow Heineken beer and red or white wine from 6pm untill 9pm at First Victoria Restaurant, 6.5 Miles Marketplace Outlet for 14,900Ks per person. For reservations please call 09-421007927 or 09-260393917. ? First Victoria Cafe & Restaurant - No.6, Ground Floor, Market Place, Pyay Rd, Hlaing Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

Wine On 14th Floor | Promotion Le Cellier’s terrace is back with special announcement! Enjoy free flow selected wine for 2 hours for only $15 every Friday from 6pm to 8pm.

After a long day at work, treat yourself with a nice glass of wine while listening to soft rhythm of the guitar and feeling the evening breeze on 14th floor. Call now Le Cellier 09 251185973 to reserve your seat. ? Le Cellier - 14th Floor of Novotel Yangon Max, 459, Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 6pm - 8pm

Unwined | Promotion Savor Asian flavours and sip French wines from Cellar Door this end of November. A perfect way to unwind and welcome the weekend and the last month of 2018. Limited slots only, to reserve please call 01 233 0288. ? Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire - Corner of Myittar & Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Rd, South Okkalapa Tsp | P 6:30pm - 9:30pm

What’s On - december Beer & Curry Night | Dining Drink beer and eat curry while enjoying a special music night. Try beers including London Pride, Spitfire, ESB, Indian Pale or Myanmar Beer. one beer and one curry costs 6$ only. Open to all, spaces are limited so to reserve please email raphaele.vallauri@gmail.com ? British Embassy Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30pm - 9:30pm

New World Vs. Old World Wine Dinner | Dining A delightful wine pairing dinner experience awaits you at Sedona Hotel Yangon. Experience the taste of New World vs. Old World wines by Superunda. Tickets are now available at $38 per person. To RSVP, please contact Phyo Pa Pa Oo (09796240632) or Su Mon Myo Sett (09961050280). ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No. 1 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 6:30pm - 9pm

Drink And Draw: Singapore | Nightlife Savour a glass of wine and discover your inner artist at Pansuriya Gallery’s monthly community event, as you create art inspired by the passion and energy of Singapore’s contemporary creative culture. RSVP 09 778 949170. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 7:30pm

Intimate Night | Nightlife YangonYangon will be holding a music event with Canadian guitarist, singer/songwriter from the heart of British Columbia, Mason Burns.

Tickets cost 7,000Ks and includes a glass of beer. ? YangonYangon - 339, Bo Gyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8pm - 11pm

30TH TO 2ND DEC Singapore Festival 2018 | Activities What should you expect from the Singapore Festival 2018? Click going and stay tuned to this official event page for the latest updates and teasers of what’s to come. Something great is coming your way to Bogalay Zay Street this November 30 - December 2, 2018. ? Bogalay Zay Street (Middle Block), Botahtaung Township | P 4pm - 9pm

Signature Night Market | Shopping For anyone who loves food and likes to stay out of the midday sun, this is the event for you. Many of Yangon’s best foods shops will come and sell their wares at the best price. The event will last for three days, from 30th to 2nd Dec. ? People’s Park - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 4pm - 10pm

SATURDAY 1ST Turquoise Mountain Open Workshop | Shopping Visit the Turquoise Mountain workshop to see how the master goldsmiths and apprentices create their ethically-sourced jewellery. It’s the perfect opportunity for some Christmas shopping too. For more information call 09798413572. ? Turquoise Mountain 14-16, 21st Street, Lower Block, Latha Township | P 10am-5pm

Bollywood Dance Party Vol. 21 | Nightlife Club Rizzoli will be hosting a Bollywood Dance Party on the 1st Saturday of every month. Enjoy their club beats in Bollywood style by DJ Track Z while enjoying drinks. For more information, please contact 01 544500 Ext: 6243. ? Club Rizzoli - No.40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 9pm

What’s On - december Yangon Zay Christmas Edition | Shopping Everyone’s favourite weekend hangout and market is back featuring drinks, food, music and kids activities, as well as market stalls selling household products and clothing. Vendors will close at 6pm, and the Port Autonomy pop-up restaurant will continue on until at 8pm. Admission is 6,000Ks between 10am to 6pm, and 3,000Ks from 6pm to 8pm. ? The Tea Factory - No.2, Kanyeiktha St, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 10am - 8pm

Singapore Film Screening: 7 Letters | Activity Pansuriya is honored to have the exclusive rights to screen the film 7 Letters in collaboration with the Singapore Festival 2018 on Bogalay Zay. 7 Letters is a 2015 Singaporean drama film, comprised of seven short stories. An emotive anthology by seven of Singapore’s most illustrious filmmakers, the film celebrates the stories of Singaporeans. Directed by Eric Khoo, Jack Neo, K. Rajagopal, Royston Tan, Tan Pin Pin, Boo Junfeng, Kelvin Tong. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 1pm - 3pm

Sunset Beats Pool Party | Nightlife Let’s welcome December with joyful Sunset Beats Party Vol 2 on 1st Dec at Pool Bar! Get your swimsuit ready and to be amazed by the best DJ beats: Yu KT, Hour Late & W-A.I. Their special cocktails and wonderful bottle package will be available at Pool Bar for the whole party. Call 09251185976 or contact via Facebook Messenger to buy tickets before they are sold out. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 2pm - 8pm

3 Books that Changed my Life | Activity A chance for you to unwind, network and discuss good books in one place. For Her Myanmar is organizing Her Book Club event titled “3 Books that Changed my Life”. It is a perfect way to connect with like-minded people and also discuss your point of view on inspirational books. We look forward to hosting you at the Newsroom of Yangon Excelsior Hotel, the symbol of Burmese colonial era heritage lying in the heart of downtown Yangon. ? Yangon Excelsior - 19/43 Bo Soon Pat St, Pabedan Tsp | P 3pm - 4:30pm

Singaporean Guest Chef Jeremy Cheok x RTH - Exclusive Dinner | Dining Get ready for an exciting Pop-Up at Rangoon Tea House. In conjunction with the Singapore Festival, and on the eve of their four year anniversary, RTH will be hosting chef Jeremy Cheok on 1st December. Jeremy will be working together with the Executive Chef Aung Lin to come up with Singaporean-Burmese dishes. The Toddy Bar team have also create some amazing bubble-tea inspired cocktails to pair up with their special menu.

For inquiries and reservations, please call Rangoon Tea House at 09 979 078681. ? Rangoon Tea House - Ground Floor, 77-79 Pansodan St (Lower Middle Block), Between MahaBandoola and Merchant Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6pm - 10pm

G Session: Tropic City | Nightlife Hotel G Yangon and its restaurant Babett Eatery & Bar will spring Yangon back to life with the launch of its very first G Session Party: Tropic City.

Be ready for a night of fun, funk and flamingos! The venue will be fully transformed into an immense tropical forest, with winding leafy greenery, exotic inflatables and colourful neon lights. Open to the public with free entry, the 1-night only evening will be interspersed with several mesmerizing performances. For table reservation please contact 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda St, Dagon Tsp | P From 9:30pm

What’s On - december 1ST & 2ND Singaporean Guest Chef Shen Tan | Dining Join Singaporean Chef Tan as she returns for another two-night Singaporean Pop-Up at Union Bar & Grill. Tickets are priced at 35,000Ks per person or 55,000Ks with drinks. RSVP 09 250 355 064. ? Union Bar and Grill - No.42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6pm - 10pm

SUNDAY 2ND Yangon 100 PLUS Active Run 2018 | Sports On December 2nd, 100 PLUS will host their 2nd Active Run Marathon.

There are two types of run list, the 10km and 3.5km so anyone can join.

The entry fee is 10,000Kyats. ? Thuwana National Indoor Stadium - Wai Zayandar Rd, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 5am - 9am

Inter-Chamber Cricket Friendly | Sports AustCham, BritCham, IMCC, and NZMCC are teaming up to host the inaugural Inter-Chamber Cricket Competition in Myanmar on Sunday 2 December, at the Sports Ground at Star City, Thanylin. It’s going to be a great day out for the whole family. Games will start at 9am and finish around 4pm. There will be a bouncy castle for the kids and a live band from 3pm, to finish off the day, along with a prize giving and a few relaxed drinks. ? Star City Thanlyin - Kyaik Khauk Pagoda Rd, Thanlyin Tsp | P 9am - 6pm

Graphic Design in Daily Life | Educational Budding designers can discover more at a Graphic Design Workshop on December 2. Including a presentation about brand guidelines and the reasons why a company needs them. In addition, topics include logo creation and layout composition. This event will be celebrated at Edu Bank, which is on Middle Block of 39th St. RSVP 09 780 958 742, 09 263 224 766. ? MIGT Creative Myanmar - No.180, A(5), 39th St(Middle block), Kyauktada Tsp | P 9am - 5pm

Piano Recital | Art & Stage The 2018 Teacher-Student Piano Recital will be held on 2nd December at Rose Garden Hotel from 2pm-4pm. Spanning all ages, from young children to teenagers, the music genres will include Baroque, classical, romantic, and modern. These young musicians will be sharing their hard work on developing their music skills. Everybody is welcome to invite their friends to come applaud their efforts. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 2pm - 4pm

Aperol Sundays | Promotion An Aperol Sunday 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 their Aperol Cocktail for only 5,000Ks. RSVP 09 9784151250. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 4pm - 8pm

What’s On - december Lazy Sunset Sundays at SEEDS Urban Sunset Beach Lounge | Nightlife Enjoy a relaxing sunset party with free flow drinks and delicious finger food, complete with DJ Ana’s beats and breathtaking sunset included.

RSVP 09 972 784841. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63A, U Tun Nyein St, Ward 10, Mayangone Tsp | P 4:30pm - 6:30pm

MONDAY 3RD Beer Festival | Promotion Every 1st Monday of a month, 369 Bar gives a 50% discount off Kirin and Myanmar Beer. The perfect motivation to get you through the day. ? 369 Dine & Bar - No.369 Laydaungkan Rd, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 4pm - 10pm

Wine & Cheese Upon A Time | Promotion Every Monday Ô’Thentic will help you discover an exceptional world of wine and cheese. Ô’Thentic will bring you to France or Italy for this special event for which costs only 25,000Ks and lasts for 4 hours. Pair your wine with a cheese platter, including raclette cheese melted on potatoes or the authentic baked Camembert with toasted bread. RSVP 09 44952 9557. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - No.45, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 6pm - 11pm

TUESDAY 4TH Training Ground Two Year Anniversary | Activity Training Ground is celebrating their Two Year Anniversary. Guests are cordially invited to join for food and drink, a show, a lucky draw, a live DJ and some laidback networking. For more information please contact 09 45888 7272. ? Training Ground Myanmar - Urban Asia Center, Corner of 48th St & Maha Bandula Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

Regional Political Outlook | Educational Hans Vriens will speak about political and policy developments impacting companies that operate in Southeast Asia. The discussion will cover the impact on business of the elections next year in Thailand and Indonesia, how political dynamics in Myanmar will shift in the run-up to the 2020 elections, and what to expect from Malaysia’s not-so-new prime minister, among other issues. Tickets cost $10 for AMCHAM, BritCham or EuroCham members and $15 for non-members. To register contact clara@amchammyanmar.com ? Sule Shangri-La - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8:30am - 10am

WEDNESDAY 5TH 2nd German Education Fair | Educational The DAAD and Goethe-Institut Myanmar are pleased to announce that the 2nd German Education Fair will be held at Goethe Villa featuring 18 German universities, the DAAD for scholarship information, the GoetheInstitut Myanmar for German language programs, the German Embassy Yangon for visa questions, the Hanns-Seidel-Foundation for their scholarship program. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to address your questions directly to the representatives of the universities and all other experts. Free Admission. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 10am - 4pm

What’s On - december THURSDAY 6TH Deewali Mela 2018 | Activity Deewali is The Festival of Lights and is being celebrated by the Indian Association of Myanmar (IAM) at Novotel Yangon Max on 6th December 2018. Bollywood singers Aditya Narayan and Rupali Jagga will be entertaining the crowd along with a dance troupe and delicious Indian food. Guests can also participate in lucky draw. Tickets are available at Corriander Leaf Ahlone, Corriander Restropub, Corriander Leaf Star City, Fire & Ice or contact Ravindra Jain on 09977117140. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

6TH - 8TH Guest Chef Michelin Star & M.O.F Roland Durand At the Strand | Dining This December, The Strand Restaurant will be holding a series of three exclusive dinners that will see Executive Chef, Patrick Périé, combine his talents in a special collaboration with guest Michelin Star & M.O.F. Chef, Roland Durand. Their special tasting menu will be served at The Strand Restaurant over three evenings from 6th to 8th December 2018 and priced at $150 per person. For more information and to reserve please call 01 24 33 77 ~ 79. ? The Strand Restaurant - The Strand Hotel, No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30pm - 10:30pm

DISCLAIMER Information as of 27th November 2018. 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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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Head down to marketplace to get your home ready for the festive season With Thadingyut, Diwali and Thanksgiving over, it’s time to look towards the next big celebration: Christmas.

Typically, any time from December 1st onwards is acceptable to begin decorating your home for Christmas and in Yangon there’s nowhere better to meet all your needs in one than marketplace by City Mart.

The crowning glory of any home at Christmas is, of course, the tree.

Whether you choose to decorate it with ornaments, fairy lights, candy canes or all three, there’s no wrong way to adorn your tree. From the big

to the small, marketplace have a wide range of trees and accessories to add some festive fun to your home.

If you want to really make a statement, why not consider a Christmas banner? Sting it up over your door before a party to let your guests know they’re in for a treat. Another way to get your Christmas party started is to invite Father Christmas himself along for the festivities. Christmas and New Years banners, as well as Christmas hats and Santa suits for both kids and adults are also available at marketplace – just in case the big man is too busy to come in person.

Being primarily a supermarket, marketplace is also filled with all kinds of party food that can’t easily be found elsewhere in the city. From whole turkeys, to fine wines, a varied selection of cheese and cold cuts, you can do all you Christmas grocery shopping in one place and bring home all the very best ingredients too.

Another much-loved Christmas tradition is sending cards to friends and family to let them know you’re thinking of them over the festive season and wish them well for the year ahead and marketplace have a wide selection to choose from. marketplace by City Mart have branches in Golden Valley, 6.5mile, Junction City, Sule Square and Myanmar Plaza. Head there now to add a little Yuletide cheer to your home this Christmas. citymart.com.mm

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The 2018 Singapore Festival Comes to Bogalay Zay Street

BY JESSICA LIANG From 30th November until 2nd December, Bogalay Zay Street will become a microcosm of the best that Singapore has to offer. Welcoming the third Singapore Festival, which started in 2016, the idea behind the concept is to allow Yangonites to experience all that Singapore has to offer – without leaving the city.

The three-day festival will run from 4pm to 9pm each evening and will showcase food, cultural experiences as well as entertainment in one stop. This year, the event will be collaborated with local multi-discipline restoration and placemaking social enterprise, Doh Eain.

At the event, foodies can enjoy the 500Ks street food vendors, an idea adapted from Singapore’s 50 cents street food concept. The world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant owner, Hawker Chan will also visit Yangon, bringing with him his signature soy sauce chicken with rice dish. Chef Shen Tan and Chef Jeremy Cheok will also collaborated with Rangoon Tea House and Union Bar & Grill to create Burmese and Singaporean fusion dishes during the festival.

For culturally-curious, Atypical Singapore will features art and augmented reality (AR) technology created by seven contemporary Singaporean artists. Bart Was Not Here, a well-known artist among Yangon’s passionate and boundary-breaking urban youth, will also be creating an exclusive artwork on Bogalay Zay Street, inspired by Singapore and Myanmar’s energy and cultures.

Visitors will get a chance to enjoy an exclusive collaboration performance

by He’ Lay and TheLionCityBoy, two prominent artists whose music is a result of mixing their own cultural heritage and leading international trends in their music genres. There will also be Resorts World Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay and more Singapore’s tourist attractions’ inspirations

by Doh Eain to experience in Myanmar.

When: 30th November – 2nd December 2018 Where: Bogalay Zay Street Timings: 4pm – 9pm

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 30th November to 6th December 2018.

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a 2018 fantasy film.

It is the second instalment in the Fantastic Beasts film series. The plot follows Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore as they attempt to take down the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, while facing new threats in a more divided wizarding world.

comedy film. The plot follows the Grinch as he plans to ruin Whoville’s Christmas celebration by stealing all the town’s decorations and gifts.

Junction Square, Junction City, City Mall

A SATE SHI LU YINE A Sate Shi Lu Yine is Burmese Action Movie directed by Steel with casting Nine Nine, Khar Ra, Tun Ko Ko and Shwe Thamee.

Junction City, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Taw

Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Junction City, City Mall

ROBIN HOOD Robin Hood is a 2018 American action-adventure film. It is based on the tale of Robin Hood, and follows his training by John to steal from the Sheriff of Nottingham.

BUZWAR HOTEL Buzwar Hotel is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Pyi Hein Thiha with stars : Myint Myat and Shwe Thamee.

Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Tamwe, Nay Pyi Taw

THE GRINCH The Grinch is a 2018 American 3D computer-animated Christmas

Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar

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 Mingalar Sein Gay Har | 09 402177771— 73 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

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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