7 march 2014
weekly guide to yangon
what’s on Hello Myanmoreans How was your week so far? Last weekend’s Side Effect’s Fundraising Concert was a blast. You didn’t miss it, did you? Those young men and their guests were rocking the house down. That was truly a highlight. This weekend will see another great local band, No U-Turn with their guests rocking Flamingo Bar. We are quite excited about that. The Carnival of Venice is also on Saturday. This is yearly event at L’opera where they will replicate Venice and celebrate with music, wine and buffet in their garden by the lake. Bookings are essential. Every first week of the month starting now, we will give you a listing of new establishments that have opened their doors recently in Yangon. Some have been under the radar so if you do know of any that we missed, do let us know. Sharing is caring, folks Enjoy your weekend!
FRIDAY 7TH ICE BAR OPENING @ SEDONA HOTEL | NIGHTLIFE
Paddy O’ Malley at Sedona Hotel Yangon will unveil its month’s long secret with is renovation. The place is re-branded with “Ice Bar” concept, come join us to witness the birth of Ice Bar this friday presenting “Sound Stream” a 8 pcs full band from the Philippines. Cover charge at USD 12.00 net inclusive of 1st drink (House Pour). ? 1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Tsp (Infront of Maha Mya Kyun Thar Garden) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
MOUSTACHE PARTY @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The infamous Moustache Night is back ! Great hairy tunes. Free Sangria if you have a moustache. Free moustache is you have a Sangria. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ FLAMINGO BAR I NIGHTLIFE
Ladies, this night is for YOU! Guys are welcome but no free drinks, sorry! Cheesy tunes including pop, house and girly love songs. There will also be a male model show. ? Yangon International Hotel - Ahlone Rd ( In the hotel compound underneath Mbox) | P 9:00 PM- ONWARDS
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what’s on SALSA NIGHT @ UNION BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come to our lovely bar and enjoy Salsa Night on Friday and let’s have fun together! ? 42 Strand Rd (Same building as Red Cross by Strand Road) | P 7:30 PM - ONWARDS
COMMUNICAST MYANMAR | BUSINESS
This is the first professional industry event to showcase and embrace the opening of Myanmar’s telecommunications market. ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhamma Rd (Near Victoria Hospital) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRISH NIGHT @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
The night will be filled with poetry reading, a bit of irish music and dancing. This event will primarily be invite only, with other ambassadors and sponsors in attendance. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
STRAND HOTEL FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR I NIGHTLIFE
Every Friday night The Strand has an all-night happy hour. Delicious cocktails are at 50% off. Enjoy free snacks at their beautiful bar. ? 92 Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp (Next to the British Embassy) | P 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
COCKTAIL NIGHT @ MUSIC CLUB I NIGHTLIFE
A variety of cocktails on promotion. Ask for special cocktails menu. Come and enjoy every Friday night with us at the Music Club. ? Parkroyal Hotel – 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6.00PM - ONWARDS
YANGON THROUGH THE LENS OF CHILDREN | ART
The sessions are designed to empower children to tell their own stories, document their culture and way of life, record the change in their country and learn new skills. Last day! Don’t miss it! ? Deitta Gallery - 3rd Floor, Pyan Hlwar Bld, 4A Corner of Parami Rd & Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd | P 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sunday Close)
FRIDAY 7TH - SATURDAY 8TH PORTRAITS PHOTO EXHIBITION
This is a solo photography exhibition of Artist Soe Win Nyein. Come and enjoy his arts! ? Lokanat Gallery- 62, 1st Floor, Pansodan St | P 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
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HOUSING, BUILDING & HOME APPLIANCE EXPO | BUSINESS
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PERSONAL TOUCH 2ND GROUP EXHIBITION | ART
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This exhibition is organized by SMART GROUP. There will be lots of discounts, lucky draws and and many quality products will be offered. More than 1700 companies will exhibit their products! ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM This is a Group Art Exhibition comprising 17 talented artists. There will be over 80 paintings presented at the Exhibit. ? Gallery 65 - 65 Yaw Min Gyi Rd (Behind Parkroyal Hotel) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 8TH CARNIVAL OF VENICE @ L’OPERA | NIGHTLIFE
Music by DJ Bay Tar and dancing with Ghizzy Agaya! Adults: 65,000Ks and children under 12: 24,000Ks. Ticket available at L’Opera Restaurant Branches. ? 62 D, U Htun Nyein Street (Near Inya Lake Hotel) | P 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
NO U-TURN ANNIVERSARY GIG @ FLAMINGO BAR
No U-Turn including 5 other bands and hip-hop artists will play this Saturday night; don’t miss this one! ? Yangon International Hotel - Ahlone Rd (In the hotel compound underneath Mbox) | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
GREEN BEER ALL DAY @ 50TH STREET BAR
Enjoy Irish cocktails, Irish music from world-famous Arieb Azhar and Irish dancing. Let’s go and check out some Irish fun at 50th Street Bar! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P ALL DAY
MYANMAR MARKETING FORUM 2014 | BUSINESS
Marketing Guru, Dr. Philip Kotler and 3 other marketing experts will lead the 2014 Myanmar Marketing Forum. VIP: $300, CIP: $245, Executive: $145. Contact at 09-4200 33355. ? National Theater- Myoma Kyaung St(Near Myoma National School) | P 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SATURDAY 8TH - SATURDAY 15TH THE IMAGE OF WOMAN IN CONTEMPORARY MYANMAR | ART
This is a week-long program of open forum events that present perspectives of the world as seen through the eyes of women in Myanmar. Contributors include social activists, educators, journalists, and artists who express their experiences through visual art, performance, poetry, writing, photography, film and design. ? 340 Pyay Rd (Opposite Hotel Liberty and War Memorial Cemetery) | P 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUNDAY 9TH BOARD GAME BRUNCH @ MOJO | dining
Board games brunch. Join us for an afternoon and early evening of board games, cards, meeting new peeps and sharing fun. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 12 NOON - ONWARDS
Entitled Paradise, Artist Tin Mar Lynn brings you her solo art show for all art lovers. Take a break from rush hour and let’s enjoy the paintings. ? Lokanat Galleries- 62 Pansodan Street, 1st Floor | P 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PUB QUIZ NIGHT @ 50 STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Every monday night free entry and prizes include a free pitcher of beer for winner of each round & 30,000Ks bar tab for nightly winner! Competition will span over the entire year and annual winner will get an amazing prize TBA. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
LIVE BLUE @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy live blues music and great drinks @ Mojo by a talented guitarist and singer. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 8:30 PM - ONWARDS
TUESDAY 11TH STEAK NIGHT @ 50TH STREET BAR | DINING
The ever-popular Steak Night continues. We have some spectacular cuts of steak cooked to your liking and covered in a creamy mushroom jus with golden roast potatoes and grilled vegetables. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off the Merchant Rd) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
TUESDAY 11TH - WEDNESDAY 12TH MYANMAR CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT 2014 | BUSINESS With the ADB bullish on Myanmar’s economic prospects, the country’s construction sector is set to boom. ? Parkroyal Hotel – 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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what’s on SUCCEED IN YOUR VENTURES IN THE BEST CONDITIONS | BUSINESS
The training will explain the context and history that has led to the present opening, and highlights the opportunities and challenges of the Burmese miracle. Special Guest Speaker - Amaury Lorin. Member 70 USD, Non-Member 90 USD! ? 92 Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp (Next to the British Embassy) | P 9:00 AM 1:00 PM
MODERN POP & ROCK NIGHT @ FLAMINGO BAR I NIGHTLIFE
New event starting this Wednesday. Flamingo Bar presents ROCK THE NIGHT with a new modern and pop rock live band rocking away. Drinks promotions and a happy hour. ? Yangon International Hotel - Ahlone Rd (In the hotel compound underneath Mbox) | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
PIZZA & LIVE BAND NIGHT @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come down for our live band and any of our delicious pizzas. Enjoy cocktails at happy hour prices all night . ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off the Merchant Rd) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The sexiest ladies night in town; try our new cocktail for free plus many surprises. Mojo becomes a ladies paradise! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 8:00 PM – ONWARDS
LADIES NIGHT @ THE STANDARD I NIGHTLIFE
CASK81 BY QUAICH BAR
? No 81, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp A classy whisky bar with plush seats and décor and akin to a gentlemen’s club. For those who appreciate fine whisky. Opposite Pearl Condo.
KOKINE BAR & RESTAURANT
? 32, Kokkine Swimming Club Lane, off Saya San Road, Bahan Tsp A bar and restaurant now under a new management and a new look. Bright and airy. Indoor and outdoor seating options by the pool. Wifi is available.
SABAI SABAI THAI RESTAURANT (previously at DMZ)
? Mya Kyun Thar Park, Mayangone Tsp They have moved from the branch at Dhamazedi Road. This venue is in front of Sedona Hotel and is still under the same management. p
COCOON CAFÉ & BAR
? 22/24 Corner of Shin Saw Pu & Baho Street, Sanchaung Tsp Newly set-up rooftop bar with many spaces outdoors and indoors. Great view of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Staff are friendly.
LA TARTINE FRENCH BAKERY
? Pearl Condo A, Corner of Kabar Aye Road & Saya San Road, Bahan Tsp A French Bakery serving high-end pastries and desserts - dare we say - better than the ones from some hotels. Available to enjoy in– house or take-away.
SICHUAN DOU HUA CHINESE RESTAURANT
? Parkroyal Hotel Newly renovated, this modern-looking Chinese restaurant has an expert Tea Master flown in from Singapore for the month of March. Don’t miss this visual treat. rd
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in conversation with our weekly guide is available all over yangon!
JOSEPH PI ACACIA TEA SALON WHAT BRINGS YOU TO YANGON. I was drunk! Laughs I was here two years ago as a consultant to one of the owners who wanted to build a hotel then. I was in Shanghai and after awhile he suggested that I visit the project site. I did and loved it. Yangon two years ago was not the same as now. Afterwards, I shuttled frequently until six months ago, whilst having drinks, he offered me this position. I said, “Why not?” It would be a new opportunity for me. That time I was totally drunk. Laughs. DID YOU REGRET IT Not at all. I said I will commit and be a consultant to Acacia but not as a General Manager. I want to be independent. I want to see the city and do something for the staff. After 25 years in the hotel industry, my next step is not to work for the owners; I want to work for the staff. I started this career as a waiter. I know their dreams; I know what it feels like. I want to upgrade the staff and make their life more meaningful. I was lucky to study abroad and it changed my life. In the Chinese society, your social status means something. I always say to my colleagues, “You can serve for ten years, after that you definitely have to go for a managerial position. Upgrade yourself.” In Europe, a career as a waiter is an accepted profession; in Asian society it’s not. I want to change somebody’s life. WHAT DRIVES YOU
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The mentality of the Myanmar people. I should not say this but after spending years in China, sometimes your mind is not that purified; not that simple. The Chinese have a philosophy: In China you have to fight- not to beat others up, but as a self-protection. So fighting becomes our regular way of life. When I came to Myanmar, fighting is not necessary. It’s a huge change for me. I can sleep peacefully. All you have to do here is to sophisticate it. In China if you try to sophisticate it, sometimes you have to fight with even the taxi driver for a taxi. But living in Yangon is simple and happy. I like this simplicity. WHAT DO YOU DO DURING YOUR DOWNTIME I drink! Laughs. What do you expect me to say? There’s not much to do in Yangon. I go to the Strand Hotel and Union Bar a lot. Sometimes I just go to Inya Lake, sit on the bench and enjoy the view. Otherwise I go out with my local colleagues. I enjoy spending time with young people. I think they do inspire us. IF YOU WERE ABLE TO INVITE ANYONE, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD YOU ASK Audrey Hepburn. When I was studying in Switzerland, she lived there and there were always news about how she is always generous to the NGO organisations. She did a lot for homeless children and devoted a lot for families who could not afford to send their children to school. This was the later years. She was not as beautiful as in the films then but it was her glamour and character for me. I served her once in Geneva and I was touched. She’s always my idol, not just for her beauty and elegance but her generosity and kindness.