9 - 15 SEPTEMBER 2016
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What’s On FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER Acoustic Night | Art & Stage Acoustic Night with Myanmar Popular Band “REASON”. Regular Ticket (Standing) - 15,000 Ks/person including 1 drink. VIP Ticket (Sitting) 25,000 Ks/person including 1 drink. Tickets are available at Sky Bistro. ? Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro - No. 339, Sakura Tower, Bo Gyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Titan Phantom Lounge Soft Opening | Nightlife Cool and Classy place to enjoy your time with house music and E.D.M. Free entrance for the soft opening. Come and have a look, try our drink and specialty food menu. ? Immortal Titans Wine Bar & Dining - 49, Moe Kaung Rd (East Racecourse Rd), Yankin Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
MOVE Night | Nightlife MOVE Night at Inya Bar. Get your groove on this Friday at Inya Bar with Bangkok International Dancers! DJ Line Up: Thaw Thaw, Crunck Phyo, Sai Sai, Kendrick. Free Entry for up to 100 person. ? Inya Bar - 37, U Htun Nyein St, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 PM
Marshmello: The Ritual Tour | Nightlife Heineken presents “Marshmello: The Ritual Tour – Yangon” (Light Up The Night Vol. 08). Headliner: Marshmello, supporting artists: Hane Nanda, Icez, Kitty, Terror Bass. Entry Ticket: 35,000ks/person (regular access), Table Package: 300,000ks. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza (HAGL), Corner of Kabaraye Pagoda Road and Setmhu 1 Road, Bahan Tsp | P FROM 10:00 PM
9TH - 11TH SEPTEMBER The Most Amazing & Living Fair 2016 | Activity You are invited to join the most Amazing & Living Fair 2016. Free Entry. ? Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall - Tatmadaw Hall, U Wizara Road, Yangon Tsp | P 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wathann Film Festival #6 | Activity Wathann was first established in 2011 to showcase and support local film production as well as screen exclusive local and international films. With this year’s rain comes Wathann’s sixth year, which brings a colorful selection of short films and documentaries from Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Japan and Germany. Free admission for everyone. ? Waziyar Cinema Yangon - Bo Gyoke Aung San Road Yangon Tsp | P 1:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Stone & Man Sculpture Exhibition | Art & Stage An exhibition of sculptures by Artist Kyaw San Linn. The Exhibit will feature 30 beautiful and unique stone sculptures by Kyaw San Linn. ? Gallery 65 - Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
9TH - 13TH SEPTEMBER Pyit Zone Contemporary Art Exhibition | Art The Yangon Gallery proudly hosts Pyit Zone, Contemporary Art Exhibition by Eikaza Cho, Muu Muu, Moat Thone and Ba Htay Kyi, the sixth program of Monsoon Art Festival 2016. The four artists will be exhibiting their refreshing contemporary art works. Opening Reception - 5 PM. ? The Yangon Gallery - Located inside People's Square and Park, Yangon Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
What’s On SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER Christy Million | Nightlife Christy Million supported by Don Diablo, VINAI, Ummet Ozcan, Blasterjaxx, Matisse & Sadko, Jay Cosmic, Tom Tyger, Angemi, Plastik Funk, Marnik, Diego Miranda, Qulinez, Klaas, Joe Ghost and many others! She’s a resident dj in Castle Club (Ayia Napa, Cyprus) which is in TOP 50 by DJMAG! For Reservation 09 97901 7064. ? The Clubhouse - Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Tha Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P FROM 9:00 PM
Exploring Boundaries of Flexibility | Sport This workshop is designed to be an exploration of flexibility, both in body and mind, with the aim of creating more space to practice safely and mindfully. Many people cite inflexibility as their primary struggle in yoga. When we break things down to understand the interconnections of the body, breath, and mind, new insight arises as to how to modify the practice to work for you, wherever you are. $40 for each workshop. ? Yangon Yoga House - Yankin Lan Twe 1, Yankin Tsp | P 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM
10TH - 11TH SEPTEMBER MTTAF TATTOO CONTEST 2016 "MTTAF Tattoo Contest 2016"will be held at Kandawgyi Palace Hotel. 200 and more tattoo artists from all over the country are participating in this event. If you are a serious tattoo art enthusiast and part of the tattoo community then this is the one tattoo contest you must not miss. ? Kandawgyi Palace Hotel - Kan Yeik Thar Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:00 AM — 10:00 PM
10TH - 21ST SEPTEMBER Marketplace by City Mart (6.5 Mile Branch) | Promotion As the marketplace by City Mart (6.5 Mile Branch) opening ceremony, 13 specialities stores and 14 international restaurants included, Buy Ks.60,000 and above, get an instant Lucky Draw! ? Marketplace by City Mart (6.5 Mile Branch) - Pyay Rd, 6 Mile | P All day
SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER MIRA a Fusion Dance and Broadway Concert | Art & Stage Breakout from the fast pace reality of life and behold an exciting and magical story before your eyes. Fusion Dance Troupe presents, MIRA a Fusion Dance and Broadway Concert. Witness and enjoy a 1 hour and 30 mins musical show, a story packed with magic and love as we stage it through music and dance. ? National Theatre of Yangon - Myo Ma Kyaung St, Dagon Tsp | P 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Zumba Rock-28 | Sport 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 = 6000 ks. ? Fit Way Gym - 178,Green Lake Condominium, Upper Pansoedan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
What’s On MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER Herlinde Koelbl: Targets Photo Exhibition | Art & Stage In the exhibition at the Goethe-Villa, they will present a selection from a much greater number of photos shown for the first time in Berlin in 2014 – 100 years after the outbreak of World War I. Video and sound installations will be combined with portraits of soldiers from around the globe – the living targets of all wars. Herlinde Koelbl is one of the most renowned political photographers in Germany. ? Goethe Villa Yangon - 8, Koh Min Koh Chin Rd, Bahan | P 10:00 AM — 7:00 PM
TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER Open Mic Night | Nightlife Do you like singing? Come down to 7th Joint and get your name on the list to perform tonight. Happy hour: 5 – 8 pm (buy one get one free). Join the acoustic jam session! ? 7th Joint Bar and Grill - Shwe Asia Building, corner of 48th St, Botahtuang Tsp | P 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Free Workshop: Life After Martriculation & the Options | Workshop Smart Resources WWE will host an event about “Life after Matriculation and the options” at Sar J Poe this 14th. “Q&A Session” with students and Scholarship advices will be discussed. RSVP via info@sr-education.com. ? Sar J. Poe - Nawaday St, Dagon Tsp, above Rice & Noodle restaurant | P 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Ladies Night | Nightlife Ladies Night Out every Wednesday Night! Free Entry and Free One Cocktail for all ladies until 9:00pm. ? Piano Bar Yangon - 2 Parami Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM
THURSDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER The Lab's Idol | Nightlife You are the star of the night! Book your table of 6 or more at the Lab wine & Tapas bar and get 30000 discount on your total bill. Who will be the next Lab’s idol? ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5:30 PM
FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Celebrate Mexican Independence Day @ Gringos Chilangos It is Mexico's Independence Day on 16th September, and Gringos Chilangos will be offering all-you-can-eat taquitos and bottomless draught beers for 25,000 kyat! ? Gringos Chilangos - 257 Bo Aung Kyaw St, Botahtaung Tsp
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massage guide
Massage In Yangon: Budget to High-End! BY DOMINIC HORNER
There’s no shortage of choice for massage and spa treatments in Yangon. We’ve lost track of the number of massages, facials, hot stones, and beauty treatments we’ve had over the last couple of weeks in our quest to deliver a definite cross section of what’s on offer in Yangon. Now, here we are, thoroughly mellowed and ready to share with you: The MYANMORE guide to spas, complete listing online.
BUDGET OPTION SA BAI DEE ? 26 C, Nawaday street/ 73 Than Lwin Street, Kamaryut Township. ? 223, Maharbandoola Garden Street Kyauktada Township.
A popular, cheap and cheerful spa in Dagon township, Sa Bai Dee is a decidedly no-frills option. You’ve got foot massage or you’ve got… foot massage. Well, at least that’s what they say, if you ask politely they can help with back and leg pain too. With only one item on the menu and something of a production line vibe, this is obviously not the place to feel like a pampered prince/ princess. Still, it’s great value and the massage cuts the mustard. Mon-Sun until 11pm // Price: k6000 // Private Rooms: No // Wi-Fi: Yes // PH: 0932105450
MIDRANGE HEALTH BLESSING ? Two Spas on 19th Street – Lower Block.
In and around Chinatown there are more than enough spas to choose from but this is our personal favourite. We’ve been there more than half a dozen times for various treatments and we’ve yet to be disappointed. You’ll pay a bit more than you normally would for a downtown massage (excluding manicures and pedicures, K10,000 is the cheapest option on the menu) but the old adage “you get what you pay for,” rings true in this case. Mon-Sat 10:30am — 12am // Sunday: 5pm -12am // Price: K10,000 – K29,000 // Private Rooms: No // Wi-Fi: No // PH: 0932105450
MIYAKO CLINIC ? 446/444, Merchant Road Botahtaung Township.
Japanese owned, run and themed, Miyako run a welcoming and professional spa in downtown Yangon. The Shiatsu is particularly good – but they’ve also got a wide range of treatments and have just added hot stone to the menu. While Miyako isn’t quite up there with the very best in town, they’re reliably great and provide decent value for money. The customer service is also very good and the staff usually speak a smattering of English. There’s no Wi-Fi but if the spa’s friendly owner Chei is around ,she’ll let you hot spot her phone. A solid all-rounder. Monday- Friday: 11am — 10pm (last booking at 9pm) Saturday/Sunday: 10am — 10pm (last booking at 9pm) Price Range: K800 – k30,000 Private Rooms: No // WI-FI: No // PH: 09259781636
SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT GENKY CLINIC ? Bo Aung Kyaw / No. 64, 12th Street – Upper Block
Genky is a Japanese owned spa that specializes in blind massage. Despite having a little bit of a sterile atmosphere the spa is well equipped with decent facilities and massage beds as well as wifi. The prices are also very reasonable (45 minute massage for 5,000 Ks. Not bad at all). If all this wasn’t enticing enough, Genky does home delivery. If you live downtown, for a few extra thousand kyat, Genky will organize a masseuse to visit you and massage you from the comfort of your own home. It should go without saying that tipping generously is a good idea. 9am — 9pm (last booking at 8pm) // Price Range: k5,000 – K13,000 // Private Rooms: No // WI-FI: Yes // PH: Bo Aug Kyaw - 098615036/ 12th street - 0973145681
TOP END SENSE SPA ? 269, Room 3, Yan Aung Lane 1, Yankin Township.
This one’s a real hidden gem. Tucked away behind the Yankin centre, Sense Spa offers some of the best and most unusual treatments in Yangon. On first impression, it seems to be firmly in the traditional Thai massage mould. that is, until you start looking through the menu. The choices on offer at Sense are wide ranging and genuinely eclectic. They include but are not limited to: Aloe Vera massage; milk massage; four-handed massage; Honey massage; gold leaf facial. Yes, really. Gold leaf. Daily: 11am — 11pm (last booking at 10pm) // Price Range: K7000-K45,000 // Private Rooms: Yes // WI-FI: Yes // PH: 01549993
INYA DAY SPA ? 16/2 Inya Road, Kamayut Township/ Star City, Building A5, Wing C Thanlyin Township/ Building No. 17, 3rd floor, Junction Square, Sanchaung Township.
If you’re looking to be pampered look no further. The décor and design scream opulence, the staff are professional and thorough, and the monthly packages are just about unbeatable. Every month the spa offers brand new packages that usually fall somewhere between the K60,000 – K130,000 range. Daily: 10am — 8pm (last booking at 6.30pm) // Price Range: K13,00 – K100,000 // Private Rooms: Yes // WI-FI: Yes // PH 01-537907
review
The Hotpot is Fresh at Shwe Mate BY MARISA WINDIYANTI
WHAT IT IS - If you’ve lived in Asia, you’ve probably had your fill of hotpot… several times. Yangon has its fair share of places offering a wide variety of ingredients cooked in their signature version of steaming hot soup. So while Shwe Mate with its concept of spicy Thai hotpot is nothing new in town, there are a number of reasons to choose this option. ATMOSPHERE - The clean and modern restaurant is open for all to see with a floor to ceiling window. Shwe Mate advertises in Burmese meaning there are fewer expats here compared to Yaw Min Gyi hotpot competitors. The furniture is standard but the staff are friendly, making you feel welcome. RECOMMENDATIONS – The evening started with two appetizers: Sour spare ribs with ham and cheese spring rolls. Both dishes were tasty and well crafted, especially the spare ribs, which had a nicely balanced soursavoury marinade. What made the dishes less suitable as an appetizer for us, was the fact that both were deep fried. We liked the taste, but were reminded of a 5am after-party meal, rather than a light entry to a meal. We ordered several items; meat, seafood and vegetables. The main distinction from our other hotpot experiences was that all the products were fresh. The highlight was the local beef. The meat was very juicy and marinated in a delicious sesame-based sauce. Definitely something that everyone should order and that justifies the trip to Shwe Mate. The Australian beef also looked very premium, but we might have cooked it a bit too long, which made it a bit dry. We also liked the chicken meatballs, which stood out by having the chicken as the strongest taste component. All the other items were standard for a hotpot meal, but again won us over with their freshness. FINAL THOUGHTS – While Shwe Mate is not the fanciest new Yangon restaurant, it is a good option for a casual dinner or lunch frequented mainly by a local crowd. The service is quick and good while prices are very reasonable. 47B, Shin Saw Pu Road, Sanchaung Township, Yangon. 09 783 491 855 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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SEDONA HOTEL YANGON WEDDING FAIR 2016 3RD SEPTEMBER 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 9th to 15th September.
ANGRY BIRD
In this 3D animated comedy we'll finally find out why the birds are so angry. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
LIGHTS OUT
A supernatural horror film that delves into the nightmares of its leading child actors. Junction Square, Junction Maw Tin
SKIPTRACE
A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal - starring Jackie Chan. Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)
PETE’S DRAGON
The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon. Nay Pyi Daw
TRAIN TO BUSAN (KOREAN MOVIE)
While a zombie-virus breaks out in South Korea, a couple of passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan. Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex, (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2 (Dagon Centre (II))
ANUBIS (BURMESE MOVIE)
Action movie starring Nay Toe Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar Cinema, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint, Junction Square, Junction Maw Tin
BAW SI (BURMESE MOVIE)
Baw Si - meaning Boss - is a new comedy from Director Pyi Hein Thiha Shae Saung Cinema, Junction Square
Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 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
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? No.6, Botahtaung Jetty, Seikkan Township 01 901 0 555
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