4 - 10 NOVEMBER 2016
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SEIKGYI/ KANAUNGTO OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN YANGON
What’s On FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Open Data Meetup | Activities Learn how open data as well as data mapping could help Myanmar better manage its vital natural resources. Katarina Kuai, an expert on revenue management, economic diversification and EITI report analysis, together with Pyrou Chung, who has been involved in producing open data maps, will be sharing their insights into this critical topic. Register online here https://www.eventnook.com/event/od4eiti/home ? Phandeeyar - 561 Merchant Rd, Mac Tower Building, 11th Floor, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:00 PM
Live Music | Nightlife There will be a live band performance on Friday. Happy hour will be all night long from 6pm to 11pm. Join for a night of good food, good drinks and good music. Please call 09 960359701 for RSVP. ? The Brunch Society - 143/149, Sule Plaza, Ground Floor, Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Underground | Nightlife Burmese underground hip hop night featuring, arguably, the finest rapper in town, Kyat Pha, G-Tone, Lanbar & Bo.Q. Tickets 5,000 Kyats. ? J-One Music Bar - Bo Cho St, near Japanese Embassy, Bahan Tsp | P 9:00 PM — 3:00 AM
4TH - 7TH NOVEMBER Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku, Japan | Activities The handicraft works on display encompass all kinds of genres including pottery, lacquer ware, textiles, metal work, and wood and bamboo craft. In addition to the beautiful traditional craftwork of these utensils and textiles, the exhibition presents works created by artists who, inspired by the beautiful craftsmanship of folk crafts, reflect the cultural climate and spirit of Tohoku. ? Japan Culture House - Room 322B, 2nd Floor, Building-C, Pearl Condo, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 10:30 AM — 6:30 PM
4TH-13TH NOVEMBER International Film Heritage Festival | Activities The International Film Heritage Festival will be held in Yangon, from 4 to 13 November 2016, presenting around 60 classics from around the world, in the presence of international guests. ? Nay Pyi Daw Cinema - Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P all day
SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER DJ Fingaz at Inya Bar | Nightlife DJ FINGAZ has had more than 18 years of staying power in the industry as a full-time DJ and music producer. His uncanny ability to flawlessly integrate a polished, true open format mix that brings together raw hiphop, smooth R&B, bangin’ party breaks, classic 80’s favorites, dirty trap beats, soulful house tunes, fist-pumping electro and a touch of Reggae and classic rock put FINGAZ on the upscale entertainment map. ? Inya Bar - 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 10:00 PM — 3:00 AM
What’s On RAP HOUSE PARTY | Nightlife DJ Headliners: DJ Nat Zoe (Inya Bar) x DJ 49!ven x DJ Skimm Beatz. Special Guest Live Performances: Ye Naung(P.B.D Hood) x Satan (G Family)x Zwe Thet Paing x Jimmy Jacobs(S.M.E)x Bigg San (P.B.D Hood)x Luffie(S.M.E) x WG x Nay x Streetz G x Htat Naing(Street Danger) x Shwe Yee April. Pre Ticket 5,000 Kyats. 1 Bottle Black Label - 80,000 Kyats. Contact: 09256098523. ? Immortal Titans Wine Bar & Dining - 49, Moe Kaung Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM
YogArt - Yoga & Art workshop | Sport Join an afternoon of yoga with art creativity. Through the meditative approach with focus on yoga movements and healing through Pastel Shine Art, you will observe your inner self and pure personality. Fees: 50USD/ pax, 90USD for 2pax. Contact: 09776436745. ? Beyond Boundaries Yoga Myanmar - No.28 Level 3 Boyar Nyunt St, Yaw Min Gyi Ward, Dagon Tsp | P 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Myanmar Colour Festival | Concert The Myanmar Colour Festival returns. Mesmerising plumes of powder will create tremendous colourful clouds, on a euphoric day of music and dance. All ages are welcome to People’s Park to enjoy the indescribable atmosphere of music, food, colour and the unforgettable feeling of togetherness they bring. Ticket 8,000 Kyats with DJ Kendrick Ah Moon, Karl Ross, Dj Yu and more… Food & drinks, colour packs will be provided. ? People's Park & People's Square - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 4:00 PM — 8:30 PM
Little INDIA Night | Nightlife Entertainment -. Bollywood Music , Dance , Indian DJ with Food, Indian buffet with soft drinks. Tickets- 30000 kyats. Contact - 09254443326,09 258819922,09254446989,09420042681 ? Vintage Luxury Yacht - No.6 Botahaung Jetty, Seikken Tsp | P 7:30 PM — 10:30 PM
International Guest Bartender Annemarie Sagoi | Nightlife Join celebrated International bartender Annemarie Sagoi as she joins the team at Union Bar and Grill for one night only, bringing her unique style and cocktail creations with her. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
French (Love) Cinema! Cine Mix | Activities This special night will introduce you to poetic Super 8 Film artwork by Romain Quartier, guided by cinematic and experimental Jazz Music by G.Y.S (Gita Yaung Sone | Music in Color) project. Then, lets bounce your body with tremendous House Music by DJ Akat & DJ YU KT to end the night under creative video footage. 8000 KYATS + 2 free drinks ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9:00 PM — 1:00 AM
5TH - 6TH NOVEMBER BoostHeadz Pro-mo Sales Event | Cars Boost Headz will discount all items on stock to 30% - 50% at this Weekend. All the car lovers and racers should go check the event. ? BOOST HEADZ - No(60), Hlaing Yadanar Mon Housing, Hlaing Tsp | P 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM
What’s On SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER Trash Hero Yangon | Activities Hi Heros. They would like to invite all of Trash Hero Volunteers to come join second time " Trash Hero Yangon " event at Yangon Sailing Club. Limited registration for this event, so, please send e-mail not later than 4-Nov-2016 ( Friday ) 4:00 p.m. sailingteam.myf@gmail.com for inquiries and registration. ? Yangon Sailing Club - 132 Inya Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER Folk/Punk Acoustic Show by John Will Sail | Nightlife John Will Sail, one of the hottest new folk artists, is performing at Off the Beaten Track Cafe on 7th November 2016 (Monday) from 7pm till 10pm! Come and enjoy the new sensation of the region! ? Off The Beaten Track Myanmar - Inside Kandawgyi Nature Park, Near Children's Playground | P 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Myanmar Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet Up | Activities This is the monthly meetup of Myanmar Entrepreneurs Network. This is held on the first Monday of every month. There is no entrance fee and you pay for whatever food or drinks you order. Bring your friends along for a night of good conversation and good food. We do look forward to seeing you all there! ? Yakun Kaya Toast - Parkson FMI, Bo Gyoke Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM
TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER First time in Myanmar | Activities Incredible circus show : trapeze, juggling, clowns, dog and bike acts, highwire, magic, handbalancing…and so much more! Tickets are 6,000 ~ 40,000 Kyats via 09 964224554. ? Capital Hyper Market - 65A Min Nandar Rd, Tharkaytha Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER FOUNDER INSTITUTE YANGON – Startup Office Hours: Get Business Advice from Experts | Activities If you have a startup or startup idea and would like to get feedback and guidance from top local entrepreneurs, join us at this event to pitch expert CEO mentors and ask them questions about their business strategy, key decisions, and more. ? Phandeeyar - 561 Merchant Rd, Mac Tower Building, 11th Floor, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:00 PM
THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER BUILD Myanmar 2016 Event | Business Myanmar market is full of opportunities for developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects and more. Contact : 01 371 992 ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171 Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM DISCLAIMER Information as of 25th October 2016. 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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SEIKGYI/ KANAUNGTO OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN YANGON BY DOMINIC HORNER Seikgyi/Kanaungto is one of the least visited townships in Yangon and a cursory glance at a map will tell you why. There are no bridges joining it to downtown Yangon and the only road linking it to the rest of the city runs from Hlaingtharya Township through to Twantay - well-connected it isn’t. Second of all, there really is nothing to do there. Of course there are a pagodas and monasteries but there are pagodas and monasteries everywhere in Myanmar. You really don’t need to go to Kanaungto to scratch that itch. But these are the very reasons why you should visit Seikgyi/Kanaungto Township. Yes, getting there isn’t straightforward, but that’s part of the fun. In theory there’s nothing to stop you getting there by cab but in the process you’re missing out on one of the joys of the Seikgyi experience, namely, the boat ride across the river to the island.
HOW TO GET THERE The crossing from downtown Yangon takes around 25-30 minutes and is lots of fun in and of itself. On the way over you’ll see traditional Than Ban fishing boats, huge industrial ships being restored by teams of workers, and you’ll get an unrivalled peek at riverside life for the locals. It’s all very authentic charming stuff. To take the boat to Seikgyi you’ve got two options: First of all you can take the scheduled ferry which leaves from Maw Tin harbour/ Wardan Jetty at 8am and 9am and returns at 4.30pm and 6.30pm. The ferry costs K4000 for a return ticket and there’s a teashop upstairs selling hot drinks and snacks. If those times don’t suit you or you miss the ferry, never fear, there’s another way. If you just turn up at the harbour you should have no problem finding a fisherman who’ll take you across to the island. Just get to the quayside and keep asking for Seikgyi and pointing towards the water – we guarantee someone will volunteer to take you across eventually. There’s no fixed price if you take on a personal ferryman, we’ve been quoted as high as k8000 and as low as k2000, it depends on how many people are involved, if you have a bicycle, and of course, how robust your haggling skills are.
WHAT TO DO Now that you’ve found your way across the river we come to the second reason to visit Seikgyi/ Kanaungto: There’s nothing there – no Citymarts, no ATMss, no cozy cafes. The township’s not set up for tourists in any way whatsoever at all. For those who find Dala a bit too touristy and metropolitan, (words not usually associated with Dala) this is the place for you. Much like Dala, Seikgyi/ Kanaungto offers you the chance to dive into rural Myanmar without ever really leaving Yangon. The contrast between Kanaungto and the city of Yangon could hardly be starker, yet they’re separated by only a couple of hundred meters of water. What you have is village life, rice paddies and the odd monastery. Walking is an option but we reckon the best way of exploring Seikgyi/Kanaungto is by bicycle. With that in mind, we’ve planned a fun route which is easy to follow and takes in the very best of the township. Keep in mind that if you take the scheduled ferry they’ll drop you off pretty much in the center of town and from there you’ll need to backtrack a bit to get to the starting point.
THE START From the harbour take the first turn on the left which will take you onto the southern side of the island. From here it’s a very peaceful and scenic straight line all the way to the other side of the island. Just keep straight until you reach a large lily pond, follow the road to the left and you’ll find yourself at the westernmost point of the island after passing through a small village shrouded by trees. THE QUAY AND PENINSULAR Keep your eyes peeled for a small stone quay located on your right side just before you exit the forest. No one’s ever there and it makes for an excellent picnic and Myanmar beer spot. After you’ve chillaxed for a while, follow the road until you reach the peninsular where you’ll be treated to some nice sweeping views of the river. After you’ve soaked it all up, it’ll be time to retrace your steps a bit to start the next leg of your journey. TO THE BRIDGE Go back to the lily pond and take a left turn. Go through the first village until you reach a fork in the road where it seems like you should follow the road to the right. Don’t. Take the left. From here it’s just a case of working your way through picturesque little villages and lily ponds till you get to the bridge. You now have the option of either following the main road back to the harbour or crossing the bridge into Kanaungto. THE KANAUNGTO LOOP Now that you’ve crossed the bridge (see if you can spot Shwedagon as you pass over) you’re into Kanaungto, and from this point onwards there’s not a lot more than rice paddies, huts and ducks. It’s very pretty, so if you’re thirsty for more we’ve planned out an additional circuit that will take you around the township and back to Seikgyi. In fact, there’s only one circuit available to you, all the other little roads splintering off to the side will, we assure you, eventually lead to a dead end. Follow the road from the bridge until you reach the end and are facing the main road. Turn right and head north for about two miles and take the path on the right (see map). If you get to the toll booth you’ve gone too far. If you don’t deviate from that path it’ll take you the whole way round and back to the bridge. It gets a bit more built up and civilizationy along the riverside so if you start feeling peckish there are some restaurants and teashops you can stop off in to refuel. From the foot of the bridge and back allow for around 3-4 hours.
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AUTHENTIC SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE AT MANGALAM BY JORDAN AUNGYE PAING WHAT IT IS - Amongst the hustle and bustle in the heart of downtown Yangon, Mangalam sits unpretentiously on the corner of Bogalay Zay Street and Merchant Road. Mangalam, which means Mingalarbar in Tamil. This four-month-old South Indian eatery has long been a regular luncheonette among the neighboring locals and expats working nearby. They serve healthy, fresh South Indian cuisines at reasonable price and a good variety of choices, ranging from breakfast Puri to heavy lunch rice sets. ATMOSPHERE – Mangalam is a tiny hub that hides behind a group of street vendors. The pink walls adorned with Indian artworks and the faint traditional background music lends a Bollywood vibe. The sight of two native Indian chefs bobbling their heads in unison as they bring over my dish is enough to work up my appetite. RECOMMENDATIONS - To start off, we picked Hot Idlis (2500Ks) to silence the growling stomach. The Idlis are lightly battered and steamed to just the right softness. Almost a perfect appetizer for a bread lover like me. Robin, the friendly manager of the place, recommended that we try their signature Uttapam (thick pancake) with tomato stuffing (2000Ks). They both came with three healthy doses of mixed Vegetable Samber, Coconut Chutney and Red Chili Chutney. The best part of the meal is the moment I poke my thumb into the crispy fried sphere Puri (gravy and puffed whole wheat bread), scooping up with Aloo, enlivened with the usual spices (2000Ks). I ordered Hama Mangalam Vege Set (4000Ks) for the mains, to counter the excessive starters. It's quite frankly your choice when it comes to picking the sets because all of them (eggplant, chicken, mutton) are favorable among its customers. My vege set arrived in style: an elegant bronze moon-shaped tray was topped with three wonderfully arranged vegetable dishes accompanied by Dal&Samber. We find ourselves dunking into the peas dish, using the chewy chapatti to sop up every last bit. Don't forget to cool off a bit with a mini cup of sweet Lassi (1500Ks) to complete with a flawless ending. FINAL THOUGHTS - Mangalam offers authenticity at its best with friendly service, affrdable prices and a vegetarian friendly menu. Pink Building Across from Ga Mone Pwint Shopping Center, Coner of Merchant Road & Bogalayzay Street, Botahtaung Township, Yangon.
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 4th to 10th November.
JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK
2016 American action thriller film directed by Edward Zwick and written by Zwick, Richard Wenk and Marshall Herskovitz. A sequel to 2012 film Jack Reacher, the film stars Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Patrick Heusinger, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh and Holt McCallany. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Junction Square
AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL
2016 upcoming Indian Hindi romantic drama film written and directed by Karan Johar. It features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. It is scheduled for release on 28 October 2016 on the Diwali weekend. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex
FROM BANGKOK TO MANDALAY
Starring : Nay Toe, Sai Sai Kham Hlaing, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Naam Whan Pailaporn Mingalar Cinema 2 Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex(Gamone Pwint), Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square
BONTAWKYATTHAKHOE
Burmese Movie with famous actor Aung Ye Lin, Aye Myat Thu and Shwe Mhone Yati Mingalar Cineplex(Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square
SHWEDINGARKO HTWAYKHINKASARMAL
Burmese comedy movie famous actor Nay Toe Shae Saung Cinema
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