5 - 11 AUGUST 2016
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What’s On FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST International Beer Day | Activity International Beer Day is a celebration on the first Friday of every August founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California. Since then, International Beer Day has grown from a small localized event into a worldwide celebration! Celebrate with them at Mahlzeit with Carlsberg, Tuborg and Yoma Beer! ? Mahlzeit - 84 Pann Hlaing Street, San Chaung Tsp | P 12:00 PM
International Beer Day Promotions | Activity Buy 1 get 1 free for Myanmar Beer 330ml bottles and Buy 2 get 1 free for other brand of bottled beer such as Heineken, Hoegaarden, Carlsberg, Corona etc. ? The Brunch Society - 143/149, Sule Pagoda Road, Sule Plaza, Ground Floor, Yangon Tsp | P 6:00 PM
International BEER Day | Activity 18,000 Ks including Free Flow. Dj Nicky Ethemiz (Bkk) supported by Dj Mickey Vox (Myanmar) and Mc Mg DoDoz (Myanmar) will support this day with their Music. So, lets have a beertastic night with live Dj, finger food and good friends. ? M Bar&Kitchen - 6th floor, Elegant Pyi Thar Yar Hotel, Pyi Thar Yar St, Bouk Htaw,Yankin Tsp | P 7:00 PM
Weekend Night Out | Nightlife Looking for a new place to hangout this weekend? Think no further, The Loft House welcome you. Ladies in group of 4 and more are entitled to get a free bottle of your choice and 20% discount. The Loft House Terms & Conditions Only. ? The Loft House - 33 Kyaik Waing Pagoda Road, Mayangone Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wild Ginger Night | Nightlife Wild Ginger is now creating a night to meet new friends and share your experience and network. So please bring your friends along. There will be free flow of beer between 6 to 9 pm. Hope to see all wild ginger fans and new friends. ? Wild Ginger - 12(a) Shin Saw Pu Road. San Chaung Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
No Future No U Turn | Art & Stage No U Turn will perform Live. Don’t miss out! Entry Fee is 5,000 Ks for each person and all these money will be donated to Methadone Center. ? J-One Music Bar - Bo Cho Street (Near Union Business Centre), Tamwe Tsp | P 8:30 PM
Ninegod | Nightlife Supporting Artists: Hane Nanda, Kitty, Kendrick and The Bugbears. Cover Charge: 10,000ks/person (plus Table Package), Walk-In Fees: 20,000ks/ person (Regular Access). Table Reservation via 09440007788. Dress code Wear Fashionable Attire, No Sandals, Flip Flops, Longyi, Shorts (for men), Singlets & Athletic Wears. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza (HAGL), Corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Road and Setmhu 1 Road, Bahan Tsp | P 10:00 PM
Chill Indie Night | Art & Stage Super chill acoustic indie pop evening with Dragonfly Collector, a visiting group from the Philippines, along with local musicians Marilyn Lynn, Rachel Tayza, and friends from the Gitameit Music School. An acoustic session so please bring your indoor voice and your softest sway ? Myanm/art - 98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Yangon Tsp | P 7:00 PM
What’s On 5TH - 7TH AUGUST Weekly CHEF's Special - Oyster Week | Dining The West’s week II special’s fresh Pacific Oysters are ready to serve you by their international chef. There will be Live Band to rock your evening. So this is what you’re expecting? ? The West - Building D, G12, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Pearl Condo, Bahan Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST Mini Theatre | Activity It’s a certificate program for every students to improve their communication and collaboration skills, English language fluency, creativity, team work and social skills. Connect Pre-University studuents have to invite their outsider friends to participate together with them for 5 minutes group performances, which can be mini play, storytelling, musical performances and live dance performances. RSVP- http://bit.ly/2a2jihb ? Connect Institute - 3A, Pansodan Business Tower, Corner of Anawrahta Rd and Pansodan Rd | P 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Slam Express | Activity “Slam Express” is a movement by a group of young Burmese who love poetry. The poems can be sad, scary, funny, touching, inspiring or all of them. The poems can also be either in English or in Burmese! If you have poems you would like to perform, you are more than welcome to do so. Or if you don’t have any poems but you want to come, sit down and enjoy the poems performed by the spoken words poets, you are warmly invited. This is a free event. ? Pansuriya Gallery - No 100, Bogalayzay street, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
TyDi | Nightlife Supporting Artists: Biggy Wyne, Fred, Hane Nanda and Kendrick. Cover Charge 15,000ks/person (plus Table Package). Walk-In Fees 25,000ks/ person (Regular Access). Table Reservation via 09 440007788. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza (HAGL), Corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Rd and Setmhu 1 Rd | P 10:00 PM
Girlicious Night with DJ TINC | Nightlife The time has come to spin some vibrating tunes in Yangon with some proper Girlpower! Girlicious Night with Dj TINC directly from Singapore straight to deliver the best beats in town. This one is not to be missed, so go and join! ? Inya Bar - No (37) Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone Tsp | P 9:30 PM
SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST Myanmar Remix | Nightlife Do you love to listen Myanmar Songs remix version? YangonYangon bring Myanmar Songs remix at Every Super Sunday! DJ will spinning 100% Myanmar songs. 50% OFF on All Frozen Cocktails. Bucket Beers Deal (Buy4 get 2). ? YangonYangon - 339, Bo Gyoke Aung San Road , Yangon Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Influence Rock 2016 | Art & Stage Famous Rock bands from Yangon, Big Bag, Idiots & Reason will perform to rock your night! Tickets are available now in CityMart Supermarkets, Ocean Supercenters, The West Steak House, M2M Dvd, BSX, Nobody Jeans & dailymarts. Ticket Price 8,000 Ks. ? Myanmar Convention Centre (MCC) - Mindhamma Road, Mayangone Tsp | P 7:00 PM
What’s On Zumba Shake | Sport Let's dance the stress away with Zumba. What is Zumba? Zumba is easy to follow, calorie burning, dance-fitness party. So, it's the best for those who like working out or dancing or both. Zumba is for everyone, both male and female, young or old. Drop in class fees is 6000 ks. ? Fit Way Gym - 178,Yadanar Myaing Condominium, Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
German Frühschoppen | Dining Welcome to German Frühschoppen! White sausages, sweet mustard, pretzels, potato salad, cabbage salad and free flow of German beer! All you can drink and eat for 32,500 Ks. ? Mahlzeit - 84 Pann Hlaing Street, San Chaung Tsp | P 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
MONDAY 8TH AUGUST Hot Monday | Nightlife Don’t waste your good Monday elsewhere. Drop the bass down low and keep the beats up. Hottest Hip Hop tracks to let your sweat touch the dance floor. ? 7th Joint Bar and Grill - Shwe Asia Building, Corner of 48th Street on Mahabandula Road. Botatuang Tsp | P 5:00 PM
Latina Ciné Club ENTRE NOS MAINS | Activities (2010), Directed by Mariana Otero. 110 min. When comforted with their lingerie factory (Starrisima) going bankrupt, the employee's attempt to take it over by a forming a cooperative. Through this adventure together they discover a new freedom. Monday movie night out! ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM
TUESDAY 9TH AUGUST International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples | Activities The event will feature key note speech by His Honorable Nai Thet Lwin, Union Minister of Ethnic Affairs with cultural displays and traditional dance performances by various indigenous peoples in Myanmar. ? National Theatre of Yangon - Myoma Kyaung St Dagon Tsp | P 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bacchus Tuesday | Dining Bacchus is blessing another Tuesday at the Lab with a very special deal. For each platter you order with a bottle of house wine, they offer the second one. Happy Tuesday all! ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Road, Bahan Tsp | P 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 10TH AUGUST Jazz Night at The Rendez-Vous | Dining Every Wednesday: Jazzy/Latin tunes by their Live band. The skilled musicians play popular jazz and latin tunes, while you enjoy the familial French cuisine. ? The Rendez-Vous - Institut Français de Birmanie, 340 Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ladies Night | Nightlife DJ MR.Y will perform at 8PM ~ with HIPHOP/R&B/HOUSE beats. FREE COCKTAIL to LADIES at 7PM. 50% OFF on FROZEN COCKTAILS. 20% OFF on SPARKLING WINE. Bucket Beers Deal (Buy4 get 2). ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar - 339, Sakura Tower, corner of Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
What’s On THURSDAY 11TH AUGUST Thursday Kirin night | Nightlife Explore the sophisticated taste of Japanese Premium beer Kirin Ichiban at CLub Rizzoli everyday. Especially BUY 1 GET 1 FREE on Thursdays! ? Club Rizzoli - Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon, 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 PM
11TH - 14TH AUGUST Myanmar International Furniture Expo | Activity This is the second furniture expo of the year by MIFE. They have prepared to launch all new collection. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wissara Road , Yangon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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basic burmese phrases guide
Basic Burmese Phrases That Everyone Should Know BY CHARLIE MICHIO TURNER
Being a tonal language, it is difficult to write how to properly pronounce Burmese since a slight difference in intonation can completely change the meaning of a word. This probably explains why online teaching materials are notoriously inaccurate. Hopefully this brief guide of useful Burmese phrases proves to be more reliable. The translations provided are written phonetically, not with the internationally recognized latin, which includes 'Ky' producing a 'J' sound. Asking a question, 'La' & 'Lay’ Anything in 'la' is a question with a 'yes' or 'no' answer. 'Lay’ is an open ended question like. Is there? or Do you have? = she la? Any question asking if someone possesses something, or simply the existence of something can be expressed with (noun) she la. For example, 'Wifi she la'= Is there wifi or do you have wifi. If the answer is no, you will hear ma she bu. If the answer is yes, you will hear she deh. Is it allowed? = ya la? Ya la can be used anytime you need to know if something is OK or possible to do? If you were to point to your camera, and say ya la?, it will be understood that you are asking for permission to take a photo. Ya deh signifies that it is OK to take a picture. Ma ya bu means it is not OK, do not take their photo. What Is This? = da ba lay? This phrase is useful for items you're unsure of, food in particular. Point to a dish at a Myanmar restaurant and say, 'da ba leh', and you'll get a quick reply. Of course, understanding the answer may be a challenge that is beyond what this guide can provide… Where Is The Toilet? = Ein tha beh meh lay? Ein Tha means toilet, its tough to pronounce so feel free to just say toilet beh ma lay, most folks will understand what you mean. Beh meh
lay essentially means where is, and is always placed after the noun. Shwedagon Pagoda beh meh lay is a crude sentence for directions but it'll do the trick. GOOD FOR RESTAURANTS Order a glass of something = (Drink) ti quey ti quay, (tehh quayyy. te like the beginning of the word 'timber' and Quey like the beginning of the word 'quail') means '1 glass of'. You can use this counter for anything that involves cups or glasses. Not bottles or cans. If you want two glasses of beer, Beer ne quey. Read more on the Burmese numerical system if you plan on buying beer for the whole party. Order a dish of food = (Dish) ti bwe Just like ordering a glass, you need to put a counter on the end of a food order. It is not enough to say tamin kyaw (ta min joe) which means fried rice. The counter of ti bwe (tehh bu eh) should be put on the end to signify '1 order of' or '1 portion of'. Tamin kyaw ti bwe. This can be used for any food dish. Order A Bottle Of Water = Yeh ti bu Yeh is water, ti bu is the counter for 'one bottle'. For whatever reason, bu does not include glass bottles, which use the counter 'lon'. But any bottle of water or soft drink will almost always use bu. Less Oil = See Neh neh While steeping food in oil is a useful way to avoid bacteria, there's a fine line between safe and just plain excessive. Neh neh means 'a little', see means many things including oil. It's a well-used phrase, not one that is always adhered to unfortunately. Check, please = She meh No need to change this universal Burmese phrase. Shi meh can be used in any eatery once you're ready to pay. GOOD FOR TAXIS How Much = Blau leh? Left = bebe Right = nya be (Na with a hint of 'y' in the middle) Straight = Teh Teh Stop here = dima seh meh Do you have Air Con = Air con she la Far = Way den Near/Close = Nii deh GENERAL VOCABULARY & PHRASES Hello = Min ga la ba Thank you = Je zu tin ba deh Sorry = Sorry ba (There is no Burmese word for an apology) Yes, Answer in the positive = Ho deh I don't understand = na ma le bu Please wait = Kan na leh It's Very Hot (weather) = A yan pu deh It's Ok, No Worries = Ya ba deh It is good = Kaung deh
Launching in July 2016
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Photography by Gerhard Jörén
Phone 09 257 999 601 / 602 / 603
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Address MYANMAR FINANCIAL CENTER (MFC) Shwe Asia Tower, 2nd Floor (Corner of Mahabandoola Rd. and 48th St.) Botahtaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar
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Beer, Finger Food, Sports at Harry’s BY AMANDA WIN
WHAT IT IS – Being the first franchise bar in Yangon, Harry’s is quite the photogenic bar with a growing presence on social media. Since their opening in April, Harry’s has attracted a stream of diverse customers and has already gained some regulars. Their menu is a mix of different cuisines and circulating beverages, a sports bar meets Southeast Asian food. ATMOSPHERE – The place is flooded with sunlight during the day, street lights at night, bringing out the colors of the pastel shades. The walls are accessorized in detail with sports equipment and witty quotes can be found everywhere. It fits 200 diners overall; all of whom can enjoy the ambience of live music every Saturday. FOOD & DRINK – The highest recommendation would be Harry’s Premium Lager (HPL), which is their home brewed lager that is served in all of their Asian branches. There are also cocktails available in the form of wordplays, of which Harry’s 1992 (a vodka based concoction with notes of blue curacao, lychee liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and a splash of grenadine syrup) comes out on top. As for the food, Harry’s Seven as a sharing platter, includes all of their best small plates- Harry’s Signature Wings, Chicken Tandoori Skewers, Fish Cracklings, Chicken Satay, Chiptease, Spicy Chicken Sausage and Beer Battered Prawns. The Chicken Tikka Masala is a must try at Harry’s for its brilliant taste of flavored chicken tikka masala paired with toasted charcoal bread to soak up in the spicy, rich gravy. It’s not the most authentic Tikka Masala, but a pub version of the dish. If after all that, there is yet more room for dessert, you’ll be good to go with the Black Forest Sundae with its promising vanilla ice cream and freshly baked brownie chunks with a dark cherry twist. FINAL THOUGHTS – If you don’t come to Harry’s for the friendly vibe, then come for their HPL (Harry’s Premier Lager); it’s only available at Harry’s in all of Myanmar. Sports fans should consider coming too, if you come early enough. Myanmar Plaza on Kabar Aye Road, across the street from Inya Lake.
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The Public Food & Beverage, A Great Addition To Kandawgyi Park ? 5 minute walk from the northeast park entrance across the street from Hotel Esperado
With plenty of shelter, this outdoor patio restaurant is a great spot for lunch or dinner all year around. It’s on Mhyawsin Island in Kandawgyi Park and has already gained favour amongst locals by throwing memorable parties. They had a great Martyr’s Day bash and will hold more in the future. The food is a fusion between Burmese and western. The steak and mashed potatoes for 12,000 Ks is considered a highlight.
The Yangon Restaurant ? In People's Park, off of Ahlone Road entrance, across the street from Summit Parkview Hotel
This is arguably the nicest restaurant in Yangon after Le Planteur. Modern European, using locally sourced ingredients as much as possible. The rabbit is from Shan State, the prawns from a few hours west, the vegetables right outside Yangon. Expect to spend at least 40,000 a person for a proper meal at this beautiful spot. It's close to an amazing view of Shwedagon and is the only brick & mortar restaurant inside People's Park.
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Q- BAR LAUNCH @ KANDAWGYI PALACE HOTEL 30TH JULY 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES
CARFRIDAY @ CLUB RIZZOLI 29TH JULY 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES
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Mingalar Cinema 2 (Dagon Centre (II) | 09 732 54 091―92 Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) | 09 779 054 671―73 Nay Pyi Daw | 01 251 277, 01 251 288
THE LEGEND OF TARZAN Junction Square | 01 527 055
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Nay Pyi Daw | 01 251 277, 01 251 288 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035―36, 01 230 3 165
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YITE LITE PAR OWN DOME DOME DOME (BURMESE)
Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Thwin | 01 372 594, 01 388 033 Mingalar Cinema | 01 243 057 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035―36, 01 230 3 165 Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) | 09 779 054 671―73 Junction Square | 01 527 055 Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244
SARR TAL - KO TINT TOE SUPER YAT KWAT 2 (BURMESE) Junction Square | 01 527 055 Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Shae Saung Cinema | 01 252 113, 01 388 034 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035―36, 01 230 3 165 Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) | 09 779 054 671―73
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