MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 7th December 2018

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What’s On - december EVENTS (7TH TO 13TH DECEMBER) Christmas Market | Shopping marketplace by City Mart has brought the Christmas Market to you for the upcoming festive season. At the marketplace Christmas Market premium chocolates and wines gather together to serve you and your friends at parties, and you can also pick up a Christmas trees and festiva accessories too. Don’t miss out the exciting weekend activities too. ? marketplace by City Mart, Golden Valley promotion area and marketplace by City Mart 6.5 mile promotion area | P All day

FRIDAY 7TH BritCham Christmas Lunch | Dining Join friends and colleagues for the launch of the British Chamber’s Annual Christmas Networking Lunch. As a festive change to their monthly networking social, this is a great opportunity to connect with new faces and old friends for the last get-together before the Christmas break and the introduction of a new calendar year. A unique occasion to expand your business network, bring along members of your team, or invite new clients to meet in an informal business setting. Cost: Members: $65 or 102,700Ks per ticket | Non-Members: $75 or 118,500Ks per ticket. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 12:30pm - 6pm

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 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 feel the evening breeze on 14th floor. Call now Le Cellier 09 251185973 to reserve your seat. ? Le Cellier - 14th Floor of Novotel Yangon Max, Kamaryut Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

Latin Christmas Party by Club Rizzoli | Nightlife Feliz Navidad! It’s time again for Club Rizzoli’s annual Christmas party.

Like Christmas, dancing is about bringing people together and sharing the fun. As their tradition, they have special workshops and performances lined up including salsa lady styling, Paso Doble and Tango. Bring your partners, friends and dancing shoes because social dancing starts right after the performance until late. For more information please contact 01 544 500. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 6pm

Italian concert “Duo Gazzana” violin and piano in Yangon | Art & Stage The Embassy of Italy will bring for the first time “Duo Gazzana” to Myanmar. Two talented Italian sisters, one violinist and one pianist, will perform the concert. The entrance is free. ? Strand Hotel - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7pm - 8:30pm

Live Music - Circle Line | Nightlife If Hank Williams, Patty Smith, Dee Dee Ramone, Brandi Carlisle, Eddie Vedder, Patsy Cline and Jason Isbell formed a commune and sired a brood of children, those kids would have formed Circle Line. Purveyors of melodic Americana music of all varieties, Circle Line stays on track with real acoustic music you will love. ? Union Bar and Grill - No.42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7pm - 11pm

What’s On - december Burmese Days with Philip Blenkinsop and Daniel Schwartz | Art & Stage Myanm/art is honoured to have two incredible photographers in Yangon hoping to meet with the local photography community to share their work and experiences. Philip Blenkinsop and Daniel Schwartz, both of VII Photo Agency, are currently leading a photo road trip in Eastern Myanmar, but will be back on Friday for one final night in Yangon. Please join them at Myanm/art gallery to see the travel journals created through the workshop, a selection of work by Philip and Daniel, and hear them talk a little about their experiences working in Myanmar and around the world. ? Myanm/art - No.98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7pm - 9:30pm

This Kind of Blue - Children paintings from the Kachin | Exhibition These paintings are full of hope and mourning, of confidence and fear.

From the perspective of the children, they tell of the everyday life in the camps along the Chinese border. The exhibition is the second of its kind at the Goethe-Institute and will be accompanied by a new catalogue. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 7pm - 9pm

Outdoor Movie Night @Sapphire Lounge & Bar | Activity Christmas is finally here and there’s no better way to start the holidays than with an outdoor screening of the classic Christmas romantic comedy, Love Actually. Join for a festive night of warm laughter and drinks with close friends and loved ones. Entrance is free and participation in the movie drinking game is highly encouraged. ? Sapphire Lounge & Bar - No.41, Nawaday St, Yawmingyi Qr, Dagon Tsp | P 8:30pm - 10:30pm

7TH AND 8TH German Christmas Market Yangon | Shopping The German Community in Cooperation with the German Myanmar Business Chamber and the Goethe-Institute is inviting everyone to join them celebrating the first German Christmas Market in Yangon. A Christmas Market in Germany provides an opportunity for everyone to gather happily and prepare for Christmas and to get into a festive mood and buy little gifts for a joyful celebration. A German Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful folk traditions in the German calendar. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this cheerful Christmas atmosphere. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 5pm - 10pm

7TH TO 9TH The Myanmar International Fashion Week | Art & Stage On December 7th, 8th and 9th Yangon will have its 7th Myanmar International Fashion Week. The biggest fashion show in Myanmar is organized by John Lwin. A number of top Myanmar designers as well as rising stars will be showing off their latest creations, including Mogok Pauk Pauk, Shartra, May Myat Waso, Khit Minn, while some of the most famous models in the country will be treading the catwalk. Makeup artists such as May Oo and Linn Linn will be using Hearty Heart products to work their magic. This three-day show will take place at Hexagon Complex and although it is a free event, guests will need to reserve a ticket before. To book call 01553711, 01551143 or 01400760. ? Hexagon Complex - East Horse Race Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6pm - 9pm

What’s On - december SATURDAY 8TH Voice Of The Youth | Art & Stage For all you music lovers! The 4th edition of the biggest indie music festival in Myanmar, Voice Of The Youth (VOY), is here. Since 2015 with the support of the Danish Embassy, Turning Tables Myanmar has been carrying out the VOY music festival, bringing together the most groundbreaking bands of Myanmar from all different music genres. Join in this celebration of music, diversity, youth and freedom of expression. ? Botahtaung Jetty - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P 3pm - 11:30pm

Pullman City Beach | Nightlife To all City Beach lovers, Pullman Yangon is kicking off the first City Beach DJ Party @The Deck. The chilled atmosphere around the pool with known DJ’s from Yangon like DJ Shock, DJ AMilli and DJ Angel. Their highlight this month is DJ Jerome G who has played all over the globe in destinations like Miami, Paris and Thailand – just to name a few. He will be accompanied by the great saxophonist Burin ‘Tua’ Kahn who is famous on beach parties in Thailand. The team will welcome you with Aperol Spritz to get you right away in the City Beach mood. Enjoy, lounge, chill, get wet in the pool and have an amazing day at Yangon Downtown City Beach event. Ticket price is 30,000Ks. ? Pullman Yangon Centrepoint - Corner of Sule Pagoda Rd & Merchant Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 2pm - 10pm

Feel the Moment Of YOGA | Sports Myanmar Financial Center organize Yoga class for Bankers during Weekend.

Mr. Franky, Instructor from Real Fitness Express, will train you to do Yoga systematically. So come and join to this event and make sure you wear elastic clothing. For reservation please contact to 09 766 679399. ? Myanmar Financial Center - 2nd Floor, Urban Asia Center, 10/A Mahabandoola Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 9am - 11am

The Sunset Boat Party - Space Adventure | Nightlife The Sunset Boat Party returns with a special event. Experience a new adventure to deep space. Be prepared to get yourself teleported to another alternate reality filled with extraterrestrials, stars and wormholes.

This will be the first theme event of the year so don’t forget to dress up as your favorite sci-fi characters. DJs will play swelling beats from House Music to Gypsy, Breaks to Hip Hop and Electronic music. ? Botahtaung Jetty - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P 4:30pm - 8pm

Morgane & Jeff Unplugged in Yangon Concert | Art & Stage Introducing folk singer Morgane and acoustic guitarist Jeff, who will play at Yangon Excelsior’s The Newsroom Café Deli this Saturday night.

Combining bohemian elegance with their love of folk and Americana, the talented French duo will perform a collection of their own tunes coupled with renowned Folk songs. Entrance is free. ? Yangon Excelsior - No.19/43, Bo Sun Pat St, Pabedan Tsp | P 7:30pm - 10pm

8TH AND 9TH A Plastic Free Ocean | Exhibition Wired On 39 are having an exhibition event to raise awareness about the effect of plastic pollution on waterways. There will be an interactive art installation made from plastic bottles and bags, showing how oceans will look if we don’t stop using single use plastic. Thant Myanmar will be there raising awareness about plastic pollution and hosting a discussion about how to create and sustain “A Plastic Free Ocean”. The discussion will start at 2pm on Saturday 8th. ? Wired on 39 - No. 200, 39 St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 10:30am - 5pm

What’s On - december SUNDAY 9TH Drink and Burn Party Vol. 2 Rock ‘n’ Roll | Sports How about getting fit and having fun at the same time? Rocking out these following programs: POUND Rockout. Workout, Lesmills Body Combat, Zumba®️, Pop Dance Rock ‘n’ Roll edt. Join the “Be Your Idol” Contest to win the rewards from Hard Rock Cafe and Real Fitness. Enjoy free flow whiskey from McArthur’s and beer from Tuborg. Sign up now with early bird price 20,000Ks (the at-the-door price is 25,000Ks) and get your free Rock ‘n’ Roll T-shirt. To book call 09262973675 or 09262973677. ? Hard Rock Cafe - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Myanmar Plaza, 4th Floor, Bahan Tsp | P 4pm - 9pm

Stand Up 4 Human Rights Yangon | Activity Come celebrate Human Rights Day and 70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Civil society organisations and human rights defenders, the United Nations and the European Union in Myanmar, invite you to join them in a big day out with quizzes & prizes, discussions, stories, arts, music, films and more, for you to discover your most fundamental rights and freedoms. Children’s theatre, a literature corner and games for the youngest, and Side Effect & The Reasonabilists will rock the house later in the afternoon. ? Goethe-Villa - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Maut Rd, (next to Golden Butterfly), Bahan Tsp | P 3pm - 9pm

Aperol Sundays | Promotion An Aperol Sunday is all about sharing joy with friends, colleagues and relatives.What better way is there to do that then enjoying the sunset and the Special Offers on all Camapri and Aperol based cocktails at Atlas Rooftop Bar and Lounge. Try their Apérol Cocktail for only 5,000Ks. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 4pm - 8pm

No Mercy Vol. 1 | Nightlife Full Stop and Tiger beer present: No Mercy. Expect nasty freestyle battles, beatboxing, breakdancing and everything in between. Featuring a guest performance by the legendary G-Tone. ? 7th Joint Bar - Urban Asia Center, Mahabandula St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6pm -10pm

MONDAY 10TH Namaste For Human Rights | Sports In honor of Human Rights Day, Yangon Yoga House and Nourish Cafe are supporting Sarah Easton’s Race for Rights Marathon Challenge by donating 100% of all class revenues and 50% of food revenues directly to the campaign. Come roll out your mat and nourish your body and soul for a great cause today. RSVP 09 973 802714. ? Yangon Yoga House - No.36A, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 10am - 9pm

Digital Transformation to Boost SME Competitiveness | Educational The workshop will feature knowledge sharing sessions on digital economy and access to regional e-commerce markets from leading global U.S. technology companies and successful local SMEs. Burmese-English simultaneous translation service is provided. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 8am - 3pm

What’s On - december TUESDAY 11TH Myanmar Project Management Symposium 2018 | Educational The Myanmar Project Management Symposium 2018 is Myanmar’s first conference for Project managers, executives and project team members from various industries. Why should you attend? Exchange knowledge, make useful contacts, and receive valuable insight in the practice of making projects successful. The PM Symposium will provide professional development opportunities for project managers of all skill levels. RSVP 09 257 999 601. ? Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel - No.11, Corner of Kan Yeik Thar Rd & U Aung Myat Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 9am - 5pm

Myanmar Responsible Tourism Awards Ceremony 2018 | Activity On 11 December 2018 the winners of the 2nd Myanmar Responsible Tourism Awards will be announced. This is a unique opportunity to savour the excitement of the Myanmar Responsible Tourism Awards in person, celebrate the MRTA 2018 winners and mix with the cream of Myanmar’s travel industry. The Awards will be presented at the Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon. The celebration starts with a drinks and canapés reception followed by the awards ceremony, where the awards will be presented. The evening will finish off with a gala dinner, entertainment programme, raffle and a networking opportunity. Please contact: rsvp@ myanmarresponsibletourism.org. Ticket price: $40. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake - No. 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 5:30pm - 8:30pm

WEDNESDAY 12TH AustCham Myanmar Christmas Cocktail Party | Networking AustCham Myanmar is pleased to invite you to their Christmas Cocktail Party which will be held on Wednesday 12th December in the beautiful heritage hotel, Belmond Governor’s Residence. It is a time of reflection and a time for good cheer during this special time of the year. It will also be a great opportunity to wish colleagues and friends Christmas tidings and network with business leaders from Myanmar and foreign companies.

Please join for an evening full of fun celebration, great food and drinks.

The entrance fee covers free flow cocktails, wine, beer and soft drink as well as canapés served all night. Cost: $15 for members / $25 for nonmembers. RSVP: thiri@a-mcc.com ? Belmond Governor’s Residence - No.35, Taw Win St, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30pm - 9pm

THURSDAY 13TH Blind Pony | Nightlife All are invited to a night of electronic music. The Blind Pony is an event where DJ students are given the opportunity to spend time with their friends and practise their music style and mixing techniques. The event starts at 5pm and the students’ time will be from 6pm to 9pm. After 9pm you will get one last boost for Friday with International DJs presenting their best sets till 12am. Come and enjoy your Thursday night with Yangon Yangon bar and Juize Dj’s School. RSVP 09 953 443690. ? Yangon Yangon Bristo Bar - 339, Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5pm - 12am

DISCLAIMER Information as of 4th December 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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The Yangon Christmas Shopping Guide From scanning the stalls of Bogyoke Market for a teak shoehorn to popping into Pomelo for a papier-mâché giraffe, we’ve all been faced with a general lack of inspiration when it comes to buying gifts in Yangon. But in recent months a new wave of artisanal shops have opened up across the city, marking a new era of gift-giving. Here to help you prepare for the Christmas countdown is our definitive list of the best places to go shopping for gifts in Yangon.  Bonjour Located on Bogalay Zay, Bonjour is a treasure trove of high quality knickknacks and keepsakes. From a bronze turtle paperweight to a plush rattan picnic hamper, Bonjour is home to a mix of traditional Myanmar items, created with a modern twist. Founded by Patrick Robert, the French interior designer and architect who is responsible for the current design of the Governor’s Residence, his 25 years experience in Myanmar have culminated in this collection of locally-made delights.

Address: 94 Bogalay Zay, Yangon Opens: 10am-7pm

 Young-On Young-On is the place where the traditional meets the trendy. Full of gifts that will travel well when they’re taken abroad, you’ll find plenty for

mothers, sisters and girlfriends. From lacquer lunch boxes in bright modern colours, to handmade children’s dresses and eco-friendly soy candles in cut-glass pots, the products are fun and reminiscent of Myanmar, while still being modern.

Address: Inside Burma Bistro, Corner of Merchant Road & Shwe Bon Thar Road, Yangon Opens: 11am-5pm

 Yangon Zay If Christmas shopping isn’t really your thing, but good food and fresh drinks really are, head to Yangon Zay. In amongst the food and drinks stall are a whole range of vendors including clothing brand Lilla, jewellery stall Pretty Little Gems, or Wolf Kitchen who sell pots of Himalayan salt in range of flavours. With a fresh, chilled coconut in hand, you can peruse the stalls at Yangon Zay to the sound of house music from DJ Yu KT. Address: 2 Kan Yeiktha Street, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon Opens: 10am-8pm on selected weekends

 dacco.

Located off Parami Road, dacco. Helps to keep centuries-old traditional Myanmar crafts and culture alive. They recently introduced neckties made from men’s longyi fabric which make an excellent gift for all. Other possibilities include rattan waste-paper baskets, handcrafted wooden bowls and lacquerware cups from Bagan.

Address: Room 5, 12 Parami Road, 10 Quarter, Mayangone, Yangon Opens: 10am-6:30pm

 The Atelier – YGN Walls YGN Walls are best known for decorating the alleyways of Yangon with their vibrant artwork but they have now opened a small concept store where you can buy their art to take home. Featuring the bold prints, photographs and paintings created by the collective, bring a little piece of Yangon into your home this Christmas. A percentage of their profits will also go back into the YGN Walls project, helping to spread art in the city.

Address: 124, 41st Street Upper Block, Yangon Opens: 10am-6pm

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Yankin Heights Rooftop Restaurant A rooftop restaurant with sky-high potential.

It’s a rare and glorious moment when you can get high enough in Yangon to appreciate how sprawling and multi-faceted the city truly is. Bars like Yangon, The Penthouse and Atlas have long held a monopoly over the birds-eye city view and so it was high time indeed that another challenger stepped up to meet them in the clouds. Cue Yankin Heights Rooftop Restaurant, situated on the 12th floor of 29 Aung Zeya Road.

Urban and modern, with walls lined with bottles waiting to be opened, Yankin Heights certainly looks the part. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow you to view the city from every angle and there’s also a small outdoor terrace if you want to feel a breeze.

To start we tried a couple of cocktails, one Greyhound, with gin, grapefruit and mint, and one Mind Easier, with vodka, soda and Kahlua, both priced at 4,800Ks for the 4pm-7pm Happy Hour. Both were surprisingly good, sugar-free and balanced, one sharp and refreshing, the other like a gentle version of an espresso martini.

The food menu is a little confusing, not only in the literal sense (we counted five menus, no wine list, many repeated items and some odd thisor-that options), but also in the fact that it’s split into Eastern and Western cuisine. The result is that if you’re in the mood for prawns, you could find yourself strangely torn between a New Orleans Po’ Boys Sandwich or a Thai Style Prawn Curry.

We opted for the latter (15,000Ks), as well as a Deep Fried Seabass (9,000Ks), accompanied by the Kailan with Crispy Pork (5,500Ks) and Chipotle Chicken Poppers (5,000Ks).

There were a few twists and turns. The sauce that came with the chicken poppers was anything but chipotle (perhaps tartar?) while the prawn

curry that we had so agonised over was not recognisable as a curry at all (we later deduced that it must have been the listing below, a River Prawn Butter Egg, which would explain the unexpected omelette taste and texture).

But given that Yankin Heights is still having it’s soft opening, we can forgive them a few kinks that will no doubt be ironed out with more time and experience. The kalian and pork was superb and the seabass was crisp and impressively presented.

There’s plenty that makes us want to return to Yankin Heights, not least their breakfast menu, which has both Myanmar and European options. It’s got all the makings of an excellent venue for an unforgettable party and, in time, it’s sure to live up to its sky-high potential.

Address: Floor R, 29 Aung Zeya Road Yankin Township Yangon Phone: 09 516 8110 Opening Hours: 7:30am-10pm MYANMORE restaurant reviews are done independently and published anonymously.

Meals and drinks are paid for by the publication.

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G SESSION: TROPIC CITY @ BABETT YANGON 1ST DECEMBER 2018 PHOTOS BY THET OO MAUNG

THE FIRST MAKERS MARKET 2ND DECEMBER 2018 PHOTOS BY THET OO MAUNG

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 7th to 13th December 2018.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Ralph Breaks the Internet is a 2018 American 3D computer-animated comedy film. It is the second installment of the Wreck-It Ralph film series and the sequel to the 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph.

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

OVERLORD Overlord is a 2018 American war horror film. The plot follows several American soldiers who are dropped behind enemy lines the day before D-Day and discover secret Nazi experiments.

Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Taw

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

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.

Nay Pyi Taw

THAMEE THAMAT AND KHAMEE KHAMAT Thamee Thamat and KhaMee Khamat is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed

by Ko Zaw (arryoneoo) with Stars : Pyay T Oo, Moe Aung Yin, Ye Aung, Khine Thin Kyi. Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Junction City, City Mall, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe, Shae Saung 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

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