MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 4th August 2017

4 - 10 AUGUST 2017

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STAYCATION GUIDE FOR RAINY DAYS

What’s On FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST International Beer Day & 2nd Anniversary of Mahlzeit | Nightlife Let's celebrate International Beer Day at Mahlzeit to thank all brewers, bartenders and beer lovers by enjoying Freibier which means Free Beer in Germany. This day also marks the 2nd Anniversary of Mahlzeit Restaurant.

What could be better than celebrating the birthday on International Beer Day with some free delicious beers. Come and Enjoy. | RSVP : 09 784 151250. ? Mahlzeit - 84 Pann Hlaing St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday in Black | Nightlife YangonYangon is hosting a Music Event, Friday in Black featuring Myay Pae Yo! Open music by Romance House. DJ Time with DJ LEO! Don't forget to wear BLACK. Ticket Price is 10,000 Kyats. | RSVP : 01 255 131. ? YangonYangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Arabian NIGHT PARTY | Nightlife Yoo Majesty presents "Arabic Style Party" in town, Yangon residential area. Let's chill this Friday Night. Door opens at 6PM. Hindis,Soft/ Arabic,Hybridtrap,Future House,Deep House,Tropical House,Progressive House,Electeo House,Chill and Bass House. Free Entry. | RSVP : 09972720134. ? The Bar BurDubai - 98(D), Inya Rd (Lane between Emerald Restaurant & Technoland), Yangon | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Future Friday | Nightlife This Friday The Clubhouse is back with Future Friday where we will be playing bass house / future house / trap / hip hop / dubstep all night. They can definitely guarantee the DOPEst, freshest and newest party tunes all night long. On decks, they have Myanmar's very own Michael Xeno of XXXL RECORDZ and Top 5 Finalists of 2016 Myanmar DJ Championships.

Free Entry. | RSVP : 09 513 5061, 09 45166 3616. ? The Clubhouse - Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Thar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

4TH - 8TH AUGUST S8it Art Exhibition | Art & Stage This is art exhibition of eight artists and artworks. The name "S8it " represents the eight artists and figure 8. | Free Admission. ? BO AUNG KYAW St Art Gallery - 287/289(first floor), Bo Aung Kyaw Rd(middle), Kyauktada Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST Dance For High X The Jam Down vol:3 X Youk$hi | Nightlife Dance For High is international dance event mainly focus on Myanmar Youths. The event is originally from Taiwan. The winner of "Dance For High" will go to Taiwan in August 20th 2017 and represent Myanmar. Another thing is that all the contestants must be age of 21 & below. Cover Charge fees - 10,000 ks (inclusive 1 beer & any drinks). | RSVP : 09 975 553230. ? The VIBE - 31A, Kan Yeit Thar St, Mayan Gone Tsp | P From 1:00 PM

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

Enjoy our club beats in Bollywood style and get special drinks such as Bollywood's favorite Long Island Iced Tea. Party packs available even for small or large groups. | RSVP : 01 544 500. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

What’s On Where Is Charlie? | Nightlife He's back to rock this Joint on Saturday 5th August for an exclusive revival continuation of Yangon's favourite Rock n' Roll, Blues and Rasta Funk/Jazz band. Are you ready for it? Coz I know he and his funky band will be, if we ever find him. Followed by local resident DJ Kabar spinning your favourite dance floor tunes til late. Come one, come all. | Free Admission. ? 7th Joint Bar & Grill - Ga10, Corner of MahaBandula Rd and 47th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

House Of Brave by DJ IVY | Nightlife Brave makes a house for you on 5th August by korean DJ IVY Top 100 (SEA). Don't forget to call for reservation at 09253354433. ? Brave Bar - 31B, Kanyeiktar St, 10 Qua, Mayangone Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

Soft Opening | Nightlife They are soft open. Come join them at The Regional Bistro Bar Soft Opening and enjoy: FREE FLOW Carlsberg and Tuborg Beer till 8:00 pm, 50% OFF on all drinks & food menu, Get discount coupons & selected gifts. For more information contact to 09 42060 6005. ? Regional Bistro Bar - 456A/B, Shop No.7, Corner of Link St and Dhammazedi Rd, Golden Link Residence, Bahan Tsp | P From 6:00

American Education Seminar | Educational They cordially invite interested parents, students and teachers to attend their seminar on American Education and American University Program of Connect Institute. The seminar will be held at Pinya Room, Sule ShangriLa Hotel, from 10am to 11:30 am, on the 5th Aug, 2017. | RSVP : 09 779 000900. ? Sule Shangri-La - 223, Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

5TH - 6TH AUGUST Travel and Tourism Fair 2017 | Exhibition The big fair for Travel and Tourism at Myanmar Plaza. There will be promotion for trip, air ticket and discussion with travel bloggers. ? Myanmar Plaza - Corner of Set Mhu 1 Rd and Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST Sunday Roast | Dining From British Classic Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding to an extensive appetizer selection which includes salmon, foie gras terrine and oysters, Sunday Roast buffet features all your roast favorites. The famous Strand Cafe’s Sunday Roast which takes place every first Sunday of the month, will be served, this month, on August 6th. For more information and reservations, please contact fbmanager@hotelthestrand.com or by phone at (+95) 1 243 377. ? The Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Change Management of Myanmar Business | Educational Dr. U Thaung Han, Ph. D(University of Texas), MBA (Purdue University), EMBA (YIE), DBI (Yangon University), MBBS (Institute of Medicine, Mandalay) will talk about Change Management of Myanmar Business Environment Theory & Practice. | RSVP : 09 444555612. ? UMFCCI - Min Ye Kyawswar Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

What’s On MONDAY 7TH AUGUST Beer Mania | Nightlife Every Monday a free beer for each tapas order! Don’t miss out! See you at The Lab Wine & Tapas Bar. | RSVP : 09 250 675 289. ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

7TH - 12TH AUGUST Brazilian Picanha Week | Dining Experience a taste of Brazil, with Juicy Picanha, tender “Pao de Queijo” and Escandidinho Camara to name a few. Available for Lunch and Dinner from August 7 to 12. | RSVP : 01 243 377. ? The Strand Hotel - 92 Strand Rd, Botahtuang Tsp | P 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM | P 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

TUESDAY 8TH AUGUST Taco Tuesdays at Union Bar and Grill | Dining You asked, they listened. They heard you were missing the great Mexican food from their sister restaurant, TinTin so they decided that they would bring Mexican back to downtown Yangon every Tuesday, only at union Bar & Grill. With night long specials on Tacos, Margaritas, Tequila, Micheladas & more, | RSVP : 01 392 263. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 the Strand, Left side of the Myanmar Red Cross Building | P From 5:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST Drink and Draw at Father's Office | Nightlife Drink and Draw Yangon was inspired by a wonderful event in Moscow that allows people of all talents and traits or lack thereof to come together for a mingle, art evening. Each drink and draw will be dedicated to an artist where the theme and dress code shall correlate. With flow of wine and an arty atmosphere you'll be able to paint away and enjoy our silly games and fun facts about the artist. So if you're interested please RSVP because we have a limited amount of canvases and paint. 09 45021 8080. ? Father's Office - Bo Aung Kyaw St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

THURSDAY 10TH AUGUST Classic Meets Jazz | Art & Stage It’s time for jazz with Gitameit Jazz Band, Bamboo Trio and Imagine Jazz Band. If you want to feel the music of Jazz, come and join this event. | Free Admission. ? MEBC - 283, Byamaso 4/6 St, (6) Quartar, South Oakkalapa Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Live Music with Charlie & Sandy | Nightlife Join Charlie and Sandy for an exclusive night of Blues & Soul at Union Bar & Grill. | FREE ENTRY | Extended Happy Hour 5pm-8pm. | RSVP : 09 250 355 064. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 8:30 PM DISCLAIMER Information as of 1st August 2017. 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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Credit: Belmond Governor's Residence

STAYCATION GUIDE FOR RAINY DAYS

BY THIRI T. OO The monsoon season is here and you’re stuck at home because you can’t travel anywhere. Why not pamper yourself with luxurious facilities and enjoy a stay-cation break at one of the hotels in Yangon, especially since it’s the promotions season! You definitely deserve a break after all the hard work. We must “Work hard, play hard”, right?  BELMOND GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE: GOVERNOR’S STAY-CATION Enjoy a relaxing break at our 5-star heritage hotel and garden oasis and in the heart of Yangon. Now through September 30, the "Governor's Staycation Package" includes an overnight stay with Governor's Breakfast, pool use, 30% spa discount, and choice of a 3-course lunch or dinner by Executive Chef Ban. With $180++ per room per night based on single or double occupancy. This offer is exclusively for residents of Myanmar (locals and expats).

For reservation and inquiry, please contact: Email: reservations.tgr@belmond.com

 CHATRIUM ROYAL LAKE YANGON: FLASH SALE Take advantage of their remarkable and receive exclusive rates for your stay. You'll be provided with complimentary daily buffet breakfast, a fruit plate, in-room WIFI, guaranteed early check-in and late check-out. If booked through the hotel website, you will receive 20% discounts on spa, 5% discount on food & beverage and 10% discount on buffet dinner at The Emporia Restaurant.

Please visit www.chatrium.com for more information.

 NOVOTEL YANGON MAX Guests can enjoy a 30%, 40% or 50% discount on the FULL RATE applicable on the dates selected when booking. The offers are only

available to members of Le Club AccorHotels program.

For reservation and inquiry, please contact: Ph: (+95)1/2305858 Email: H9045-RE@Accor.com Bookings: https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/thailand/hotel-private-deals/index.shtml

 JASMINE PALACE HOTEL: MONSOON SEASON PROMOTION Offer valid from now through September 30th. With 89 USD for Superior Room and 99 USD for Deluxe Room, you can also take advantage of its facilities such as a 10% discount on Laundry, 10% discount on Food & Beverage, International Buffet Breakfast, Complimentary Wireless Internet Access, Complimentary use of Gym & Swimming Pool, Happy Hour at J-Bar, Free upgrade for minimum stay of 3 night, as well as late check out until 2:00 p.m.

For reservation and inquiry, please contact: Ph: 01 538953, 01 538954 , 01 2304403 Email: rsvn1@jasminepalacehotel.com

 ROSE GARDEN: MONSOON PROMOTION Don't let the rain get you down and blue, stay at the Rose Garden Hotel at US 80.00 for Superior Room or US 125.00 for Bamboo Executive. Rates quoted include breakfast for two, Wi-Fi internet and use of the swimming pool.

Promotional rates valid for bookings made now till September 2017 for local and expat residents of Myanmar only.

For reservation and inquiry, please contact: Ph: (+95) 1 371 992 Email: info@theroseyangon.com For more information on Rose Garden Hotel, please visit www.theroseyangon.com

 ESPERADO LAKE VIEW HOTEL: WEEKEND PROMOTION

(ONLY FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)

From July 30th to Sept 30th stay at the Esperado Lake View Hotel with Full Board for $95Nett per night. The Premier Lake View Room facing Kandawgyi Lake View includes the International Buffet for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with traditional Set for 2paxs, and Half Board for $85Nett per night (also Premier Room facing with Kandawgyi Lake View) includes the International Buffet for Breakfast and Dinner with traditional Set for 2paxs.

Enjoy the Kandawgyi view and use the hyper speed of internet in Esperado Lake View Hotel.

For reservation and inquiry, please contact: Ph: 09969933388, 09939933377, 09969933355

Credit: Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon

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Tokyo Coffee Café and Bar: the Coffee that Warms Your Heart

BY THIRI T. OO Tokyo café is like a needle in the haystack; it provides a variety for coffee lovers with an atmosphere that takes away your stress, and of course the delicious Japanese food is a bonus.

The most amazing trait about this café is that it provides a coffee menu with 50 options to choose from, which includes Tokyo Original Bled Coffee, American, French, Arabian, Mexican, Cuban, and Irish Coffee to name a few.

It also serves Japanese alcohols such as Sake, and Umeshu, and if you go upstairs, you can sit down at a bar with a variety of drinks.

We ordered Café Au Lait (4,000MMK) from the Variation Coffee section to start off. We were told that we could adjust the coffee to how it best resonates with our palate. The first floor has coffee making apparatus set up on the island, and as you wait, you can enjoy the view of the barista making your coffee. The coffee came just as we instructed; it was not extremely creamy and was brewed perfectly, just the way we like it.

Apart from its signature coffee, the café also provides traditional Japanese food to fill your stomach. We were recommended the Ebi Gyoza (3,500MMK), Tempura Udon (6,000MMK), Chicken Nanban Set (5,000 lunch / 7,000MMK dinner), Salmon Sashimi (8,000MMK) and Chige Nabe (2,500MMK).

I loved the softness of the rice and the chewy texture of the dumplings (Gyoza) and Karrage (Deep-fried Chicken). The Tempura Udon noodles were thick, but didn’t take much to chew because of its soft quality. The sashimi dish was also very fresh and mixes well with soy sauce and wasabi. The Chige Naba came with flavorful spice and sourness topped with cabbage, tofu and chicken, which compared very refreshing to other dishes. As dessert, we tried the Cheese Cake (2,500MMK) and the Mocha Coffee Cake (2,500MMK), both of which were moist and rich in flavor.

My favorite out of all the dishes would be…

Honestly, I really can’t choose! It’s a must go for coffee and Japanese food lovers. They were all very tasty and mouth-wateringly delicious.

Address: No. Pa/25, Padonemar Lane, Shinsawpu Ward, Sanchaung Township Phone: 09 799591562, 09 799122846 Opening Hours: 8AM – 11PM

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Hard Rock: Rocking Hard in Yangon

BY MYANMORE Packed with people since early evening, Hard Rock Café Yangon on the forth floor of Myanmar Plaza is currently one of the trendiest places to be for many at night especially on Friday.

Hard Rock Café’s menu offers fresh and high-quality items, including its famous Legendary Burgers and Hard Rock’s Smokehouse meats, which includes succulent ribs, chicken and pork which are all cooked tender to perfection.

As for its Hickory-Smoked Ribs, it comes in half (19,000 Kyats) and full (32,000 Kyats). The meat is definitely fall-of-the bone tendered as it is advertised and it is also a must try when you visit Hard Rock.

There are a few choices for you to pick at their Burger selection but we would advise you to try its famous “Original Legendary® Burger”. 8 ounce of certified juicy beef meat with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, golden fried onion rings with crisp lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, it is definitely a feast.

The dessert selection is also filled with delicious choices for those with sweet tooth. Another classic “Hot Fudge Brownie” (14,500 Kyats) is a big bowl of delight, which you have to share with your loved ones. It is one of the best dessert dishes in town.

Drink wise, Hard Rock Cafe award winning drinks menu are offered here with a wide range of signature cocktail favorites (Prices start from 7,000 Kyats) and Alternative Rock beverages which are alcohol-free.

Hard Rock Café Yangon is definitely a one cool spot you have to try at least once but do book a table in advance!

Hard Rock Café Yangon No.192, Myanmar Plaza, 4th Floor, Room-406 , Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township,Yangon, Myanmar Tel: 09 45826 1390 Opening hours: 12 PM-12 AM

''So glad to finally have a Hard Rock in Yangon! Besides their lovely merchandise, i enjoy the live music there. Definitely recommend their burgers. They make some good cocktails ... "

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BEER FACTORY GRAND OPENING 26TH JULY 2017 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON

THE ATTIC CLUB SOFT OPENING 28TH JULY 2017 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 4th - 10th August 2017.

THE BATTLESHIP ISLAND The Battleship Island is a 2017 South Korean film It is a Japanese occupation-era film about an attempted prison break from a forced labor camp on Hashima Island.

Junction City

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES War for the Planet of the Apes is a 2017 American science fiction film.

It is the third instalment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series.

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

DUNKIRK Dunkirk is a 2017 war film directed

by Christopher Nolan. The film set during the Second World War, it portrays the Dunkirk evacuation.

Junction City, Junction Maw Tin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Daw, Shae Saung Cinema

MUNNA MICHAEL Munna Michael is an Indian action dance film.

Nay Pyi Daw, Shae Saung Cinema

KYOUT KYOUT KYOUT Kyout Kyout Kyout is Burmese Comedy Horror Movie directed by Aw Ra Tha. Junction City, Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Mingalar, Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

NYA (NIGHT) NYA is a Burmese Psychological Thriller Movie directed by Htoo Paing Zaw Oo. Junction City, Junction Square, Thamada Cinema

PHONE KANYAR HNA PAR Phone KaNyar Hna Par is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Ko Zaw(ArrYoneOo).

Junction Maw Tin, Thwin, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01 925 3 591, 01 925 3 592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 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 75 091

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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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