MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 8th February 2019

8 - 14 FEBRUARY 2019

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10 Under 10:10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Under 10,000Ks

What’s On - february FRIDAY 8TH New Direction Band at Atlas | Nightlife Atlas brings New Direction Band as its new band and bring your friends, chill with pop songs and 360° degree view of Yangon. Its free entry. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8:00 pm - 11 pm

RUSH HOUR | Nightlife LEVEL 2 Sessions aims to present the best of Yangon’s House & Techno DJs on a regular basis, where the focus is on eclectic and undergroundoriented music, combined with the best sound & lighting and the most authentic club setting in Yangon. Tonight line up: Hour Late, Pacific Music, SKIMM, SYNE and TE ZEK. RSVP at 09 254 272 460. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P From 10 pm

Oldies Night Vol:3 at The Basement | Nightlife The Basement houses the Oldies Night with Stereo Singer U Sein Win Htun again. Enjoy his lastest performance at The Basement this Friday. ? The Basement - 785 Mahabandoola Rd, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 8:00 pm - 11 pm

Latin Social Friday | Nightlife Find your rhythm and dance the night away with sizzling Salsa, Bachata, Tango and Kizomba beat as the dance instructor Nora McGreen will guide you through. Free entry. For further information, please call 95 1 544500 ext. 6243 or email clubrizzoli.chry@chatrium.com ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - No.40,Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 9 pm

8TH, 9TH AND 10TH Royal Drum - Day & Night Market | Shopping Royal Drum is organizing Day and Night Market for first time in Yangon which is especially for Valentine’s Day and all foodies and Yangonites are invited. ? People Park - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 3:00 pm - 10 pm

8TH, 9TH AND 14TH Meat Fest (Chicken, Ribs & Steak) | Dining Introducing the Meat Feast: a full roasted chicken, a rack of ribs and steak.

For 39,999 kyats, you and your friends (up to 3 people) can share this promotion which is available on every Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

We have delicious to fulfill your appetite including grilled parmesan broccoli with almond, French fries and 5 Myanmar Premium 5 glasses for just 8,000 kyats. RSVP at 09 445 4444 23. ? Yankin Heights Rooftop Restaurant - Floor R, 29 Aung Zeya Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 11 am - 10 pm

SATURDAY 9TH Digital Economic Transformations in Southeast Asia Seminar | Educational The seminar aims to distinguish between the various session from speakers; Dr, Dr. Siegfried O. Wolf, Paulo Casaca, Prof Victor Kane, Prof. Vladimir Korovkin and Prof. Alexei D. Voskressensky. RSVP at robertkyawoo90@gmail.com. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No. 1 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 9 am - 4 pm

What’s On - february Yangon Chinatown Storytelling x Placemaking | Activity Join the launch of “Yangon Chinatown Storytelling x Placemaking” coorganised by iDiscover and Doh Eain at JoZaSo (@97 Bo Ywe Street) Sustainable Tourism Hub with a neighbourhood exhibition featuring 18 stories of people in Chinatown followed by a series of placemaking discussions. ? Bawgawaddy Tea Culture - No.97, Bo Ywe’ St, Latha Tsp | P 11 am - 6 pm

The Taste of Kachin Fund Raising Event | Dining With the help Goethe Institute, the Kachin fine-food chef LaRoi (@MuAi) will contribute his talents with the Kachin Style Buffet Dinner. Live Music and Special Performances by Kachin youth. Kachin traditional crafts and products will be displayed. The event dinner valued at (20) dollars or (30,000) kyats per person. Tickets available @ 09 972343050, 09 400054708. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoada Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Nvr SayZ No (Round 2) at Jasmine Palace Hotel | Nightlife Celebrate with Nvr SayZ No for their 2 Years Anniversary with Dj Decker, MC MaDD, Dj CleoP, Truntablist Dj Loppy Soul, BiggY, Dj HtetAg and DJ Hero. Entry ticket; 25,000 kyats. ? Jasmine Palace Hotel - 341 Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp | P 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Founder’s Day | Activity Celebrate Founder’s Day of two campuses in Yangon. Founder’s Day is a celebration of th heritage, the host country and the diversity of Dulwich College ale a student-led celebration concert, activities, food stalls, musical performances, and games. Its free-of-charge and open to the community. ? Dulwich College Yangon, Star City Campus - Thanlyin P 4 pm - 8 pm

Phoe Kyaw Music Event | Nightlife Well Known Rock singer Phoe Kyaw will be performing at Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar. Entry fee is 10,000 kyats with one free beer. ? YangonYangon - 339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

DJ Night with Yu KT | Nightlife Join Gekko on the 9th of Feb for a night of cocktails and live music on the decks from DJ Yu KT. With her eclectic taste in music, ranging from minimal, electronic, deep, tech house to techno and 80’s Chicago house.

? Gekko Restaurant Yangon - 535, Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp, 4th Quarter | P From 10 pm

LEVEL 2 Sessions #010: House & Techno | Nightlife This time, Level 2 head honcho Karl Ross and Sessions veteran Lion Grünenberg are flying in for the night, bringing with them Sesame (FR), founder of the “Baguette Crew” parties in Paris, for a night of hard-hitting, dancefloor-shaking House and Techno. Entry fee is 8,000 Kyats. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P From 11 pm

SUNDAY 10TH Italian Food Festival | Dining It’s all about Italian food. Do you really know how the authentic Italian mozzarella is made? Parma ham and salami or Chianti and Barolo wine? If you wish to learn more about Italian food and wines, tickle your palate and have fun, please join on sunday at the italian food festival, in the garden of the Italian embassy. Food coupons available for sale at the event 3,000 to 5,000 and 7,000 Kyats. ? Italian Embassy - 3, Inya Myaing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 4 pm - 9 pm

What’s On - february Sunday Roast & Pool | Dining Join Rose Garden’s traditional Sunday Roast which includes usage of their swimming pool. Selection of traditional roast choices with all the fixings, fish option, themed Seafood corner, Asian vegetarian corner and salad bar, assorted cold and hot tapas, assorted cakes and ice cream bar, unlimited draft beer and soft drinks, kids’ corner with face painting ,live music and usage of the swimming pool for only USD 26.00 net per person. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4 pm

Apérol Sundays | Nightlife An apéro is all about sharing with friends, colleagues or relatives.What better way is there to do that then enjoying the Sunset and our Special offers on all Camapri and Aperol based Cocktails here at Atlas Rooftop Bar and Lounge. Try All their Apérol Cocktail for only 5’000 Kyats++. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 4 pm - 8 pm

Spring menu free tasting | Dining Enjoy working house new menu, a new menu for free tasting, and get everyone’s advice after testing. The event is limited to 12 people to sign up. ? Working House café - No.13, A Shae Gone St, Sanchaung Tsp| P From 6:30 pm

11TH, 12TH Night Fest at the Secretariat | Shopping Let’s experience the American-Myanmar culture at the same time & enjoy the Nightlife of Grand Bazaar. Ticket: 5000 Kyats(local) $10(foreigners).

You can enjoy American Branded food and many Myanmar traditional food, ethical dance (Candle light dance, puppet show etc.) Famous Singers (Mary & R Zar Ni) will also entertain in this event. ? Secretariat Office - Thein Phyu Road, Middle Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P 4 pm - 11 pm

TUESDAY 12TH A Successful Silicon Valley Burmese Tech Entrepreneur | Educational Folks from startup communities are always familiar with Silicon Valley but there are very few engagements between Silicon Valley and Myanmar. But this time, they have a burmese tech entrepreneur from Silicon Valley in the house, Ma Aye Moah. who is the Co-founder & CPO of Boomerang. ? Phandeeyar - 10th Floor, Royal River View Condo, 628/636 Merchant Road, Between 29th and 30th street, Pabedan Tsp | P 5 pm - 7 pm

WEDNESDAY 13TH JOJO SMITH – Live in Yangon | Art & Stage Do not miss JOJO SMITH (UK) with special guests DAVE THOMPSON (UK) and SCOTT MITCHELL (SCOTLAND). Early bird tickets are on sale now for 18 USD or 23 USD at the door, which both include one free drink, specials on selected beverages, and free finger food. Tickets are available and dial 01 250388 for more information. ? Park Royal Yangon – No. 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 8:30 pm - 11 pm

THANK YOU NOTE: Thank you Zaw. This time we’ve double checked the month :)

valentine’s day special Dinners Valentine’s Dinner at The Strand Restaurant | Dining Booking a table for you and your loved one at The Strand Restaurant for a special gastronomic six-course Valentine’s tasting menu by Executive Chef, Patrick Perié. For more information and booking, please contact to 01 243 377. ? The Strand Yangon - 92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Valentine’s Day Romantic Dinner | Dining There’s a special Valentine’s Day Romantic Dinner on deck of Yangon Rhythm Cruise along with beautiful sunset. Couples will get their own dinner table on cruise, Valentines gifts, Love fortune, Photo booth, Singing contest and couple games which will definitely be a dramatic evening.

For more information and ticketing please contact to 09 895711240 , 09969910128. ? Botahtaung Jetty - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp| P From 5:30 pm

Chatrium Valentine’s Day Dinner 2019 | Dining Enjoy Chatrium classic Valentine’s special Dinner menu: USD 123.00 net per couple which Includes four-course, glass of Champagne, “Be My Valentine” chocolate cake, red rose, souvenir photo and door-gift. For further information, please call 95-1-544500 Ext: 6221. ? Chatrium Royal Lake Hotel - No.40, Nat Mauk St, Tamwe Tsp | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

A Night to Remember at Pan Pacific | Dining Spoil your date with the most romantic valentine’s dinner under the starlight, a glass of champagne and a gourmet delighted menu with a romantic candle light set by the pool. For more information and reservation please contact to 01 9253810. ? Pan Pacific Yangon - Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and Shwedagon Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Valentine’s Day Gourmet Set Menu Dinner at L’Opera | Dining It’s going to be romantic, sweet, enchanting. 4-course Gourmet Set Menu to be enjoyed in the garden of L’Opera. $125 net/couple, or, $140 net/ couple with a bottle of Italian wine. Receive 10% discount by booking and pre-paid on February 12 and 15 minute free of charge Gondola rides from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. RSVP at 09 7303 0755, 01 66 55 16, 01 66 09 76. ? L’Opera Italian Restaurant - 62, U Htun Nyein St, Mayangone Tsp | P 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Celebrate 2019 Valentine’s Day at SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge | Dining Enjoy 6 Course Tapas Menu based on aphrodisiac ingredients, welcome cocktail “Cupid’s Love” and love songs played by DJ Ana is included. For booking please contact to 09 253 999 847. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - 63, U Htun Nyein St, Mayangon Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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10 Under 10:10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Under 10,000Ks Just because it’s Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t mean you have to go bankrupt to impress your date. Here are 10 activities to do with your loved one in Yangon for 10,000Ks and under that will still ensure you have a special day.  Pick a lake-side spot to watch sunset An oldie but a goodie. Countless relationships have been cemented with a few stolen kisses on the grassy banks of Yangon’s biggest lake. For a few extrabrownie points, bring a blanket to sit on and a guitar to strum out some Ed Sheeran ballads.

Price: Free

 Go for early morning waffles Hejohejo in Myanmar Plaza have a steal of a deal waiting for early morning risers. For 1,600Ks you could enjoy a Singapore pandan waffle made with chocolate, strawberry or honey as well as a cup of tea, available in five flavours.

Price: 3,200Ks for two

 Paint portraits of each other Head to the supermarket and buy some paints and paper so you and your loved one can attempt to capture each other in artistic expression. Word to the wise, there’s no such thing as a portrait that’s too flattering.

Price: 5,000Ks

 Get a couples foot rub In a city where there’s a foot massage parlour on every street corner, why not book you and your partner in for a relaxing foot rub together? Surely the most fun you can have without taking all your clothes off, this PG13 activity will give you both the chance to spend some time together in harmonious silence,breathing in the sweet scent of tiger balm.

Price: 8,000Ks

 Dazzle your date with your general knowledge Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Thursday, which is happily the day when 50th Street hosts their weekly Pub Quiz. Spend the days before swotting up on your collective nouns, flags of the world and notable Oscar winners to prove that geek really is chic.

Price: Free

 Give a private karaoke concert What better way to prove your love than belting it at full volume in a karaoke bar? From Whitney to Mariah, channel the greats to make your love heard. Head to the newly opened Diamond Entertainment on U Wisara Road where the small room is usually priced at 20,000Ks but, thanks to their special 50% discount promotion, you can take to the mic in style for one hour.

Price: 10,000Ks

 Go to the movies Watching films together at the cinema is a must-do date, especially on Valentine's Day. Choose a movie, book tickets for two and grab some popcorn. JCGV cinemas can be booked through their messenger chat bot and you can select your seats and pay online too.

Price: 8,000Ks

 Stargaze from the bonnet of your car Not a fan of indoor activities? Why not park a car outside the parking lot in front of Mya Kyun Thar by Inya Lake, opposite to Sedona Hotel Yangon.

Here you canact out every rom-com-lovers fantasy and lay on the bonnet while stargazing.

PPice: 500Ks

 Play with puppies and kittens Yangon’s famous cat-filled Freedom Café has recently welcomed a new puppy section for canine fans. As well as the four- legged friends, the café is known for its sandwiches and coffee making it the perfect place to show your softer side on Valentine’s Day. Price: 10,000Ks

 Go for drinks in the Melia’s Garbo Bar Treat your date to a cocktail at one of the smartest hotels in Yangon. From 5pm- 7pm each evening, the Garbo Bar at the Melia hotel has a buy-oneget-one-free cocktail promotion.

Price: 10,000Ks

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Chinatown 125 Café: A peek at the Beijing coffee scene Deeply Instagramable, the small two-storey café is styled like a classic Chinese teashop, with red walls, low tables, Chinese art on the walls and the prettiest selection of crockery you ever did see. The first thing that tempted me to visit Chinatown 125 Café was a picture of black charcoal dim sum on their Facebook page, however upon arriving I was told that they weren’t in stock – and neither were three other items I selected from the food menu. In the end I settled for a slightly strange order, made-up of the dishes from the menu that were available; Hong Kong orange chicken (3,500Ks), fried okra (2,300Ks), a brownie cheese cake (2,300Ks) and a hazelnut latte (3,500Ks).

The Hong Kong chicken was a bit confusing; although the dish tasted good, the neon orange sauce completely took the crispiness out of the deep-fired chicken, rendering it a slightly soggy. On the other hand, the fried okra was superb with a light batter and well-balanced spicy dipping sauce that truly proved just what the kitchen was capable of.

But of course, the main attraction to visiting Chinatown 125 Café is the coffee – and rightly so. Not only was the hazelnut latte delicately flavoured, bringing out the nuttiness in the coffee beans, it was also decorated with a cute bit of latte art to show that real care had been taken too. To accompany my coffee the slice of brownie cheesecake was the ideal sweet treat.

While the staff who took my order were friendly, the service was a little haphazard with dishes taking up to 45 minutes to appear – and some not appearing at all until after a gentle reminder. All told, would I recommend jumping in a taxi to visit Chinatown 125 Café at the first possible opportunity? Probably not. Would I recommend popping in for a coffee if you’re already in the area? Absolutely. Chinatown 125 Café may not have the fullest fridge or most attentive staff in Yangon, but it has charm and potential in abundance and given time and a support, the rest is sure the follow.

Address: 125, 19th Street, Upper Block, Yangon Contact: 09 897 646338 Opening Hours: 9am-10pm

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 8th to 14th February 2019.

Knight of the shadows A legendary demon hunter (Jackie Chan), tracks down beasts that enter the human dimension, assisted by a lawman protégé and a motley group of friendly monsters.

Junction City

The Only Mom (Myanmar) A family move out of town to raise an autistic daughter peacefully. Then the girl changes, the emotional daughter becomes a polite and sweet little girl.

The mother feels she really has became a perfect mother for the first time. But the house getting stranger day by day because of a mystery that has been unsolved for a decades. Who is really inside the little girl, the same autistic girl or a spirit? Will the mother want her real daughter back or

continue with a sweet little girl?

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

The Prodigy An American horror film about a young child, who is tolerating bad behaviors that an evil, possibly supernatural force possessed him, and turn out his mother to investigate whether sinister forces are involved.

Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe, Nay Pyi Taw

Kyar Tot The Lal Mg Sagar (Myanmar) A burmese drama film directed by Mee Pwar about love and drama.

Starring: Sai Sai Kham Leng, Tun Tun (Example), Phway Phway.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall

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 Mingalar North Okkalapa | 09 402027001 Mingalar Tamwe | 09 402199991, 2, 3 Nay Pyi Taw | 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

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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