MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 22nd February 2019

22 - 28 FEBRUARY 2019

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Top seven gyms IN YANGON

What’s On - february FRIDAY 22ND Comedy Under The Stars | Art & Stage Imagine laying down on bean bags & watching the comedy movie under the stars? The movie night by the pool at Novotel Hotel Yangon Max for your TGIF is here. Enter the pool FREE only on 22nd February. Only limited seats are available so book in advance via 09251185976. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Let’s Go Italian | Dining Grand Mercure Yangon transports you to the culinary paradise with their popular Italian dishes at US$ 25 nett per person, inclusive of free flow of soft drinks, chilled juices and choice of two (2) glasses of ice cold beer or one (1) glass of house pouring wine or US$ 41 nett per person with free flow beverages. For inquiries and reservations, please call us at +95 (1) 233 0288 ext. 7302. ? Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire - Corner of Myittar and Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Rd, South Okkalapa Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Taiwan Night Market Steak Cuisine | Dining Enjoy the special flavors of Taiwanese steaks, and 6 classic dishes by different cooking methods with a complimentary special drink and a snack. ? Working House café - No.13, A Shae Gone St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm

Thank Goodness It’s Free Flow Friday | Nightlife Enjoy free flow wine and a selection of cold cuts around the world accompanied by music from the Sunset Trio Band in the Lobby Lounge every Friday. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No. 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 5 pm - 8 pm

Les Rendez Vous #5: Yangon’s Hip-Hop Music Scene | Nightlife For the 5th edition of its concert series Les Rendez-Vous, the French Institute (IFB) has crafted a special event dedicated to hip-hop music and dance. Immerse yourself in hip-hop culture with this great line-up: T Jack with DJ Rakhan, G-TONE with DJ Rakhan, Hpone Myat Pine Soe (Hip Hop dance), Tyrah-T (Queen of Lady DJ Championship Myanmar 2017).

Take the chance to peek at John Moore’s exhibition on the same day.

Entry ticket: 5000 Kyats. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 12 am

22ND TO 24TH Screenings and activities | Activity The Yangon Photo Festival is happening in Maha Bandoola Park again.

Exhibitions, Giant Shows, Photo Studio, Digitalisation station, all together for free entry. ? Maha Bandula Park - Near Sule Pagoda, in front of City Hall, Kyauktada Tsp | P 2 pm - 8 pm

SATURDAY 23RD FAB 82 - club night for lesbians, gays & friends | Nightlife PRIDE is not over at Pyrite Club on this Saturday! Grab your shoes and get ready to dance the night away. On March 30th, they’ll celebrate the 6th anniversary on the river with the first ever FAB Boat Party. Tickets can be pre-purchased at 15,000 kyat inclusive of 1 free drink and entry for the afterparty at Pyrite. ? Club Pyrite - No.37, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, near Inya Lake Hotel | Mayangone Tsp | P From 10 pm

What’s On - february Business Performance - Interpretation from Owners Perspective | Educational Designed for businessmen, aspiring general managers and finance managers, get a chance to learn and involve about Understand & Interpret Performances Metrics, Interpret Financial Results to Maximise Returns, Diagnose Performance Issues and Take Strategic Actions. For more information please contact to 09 696060104, 09 255 255 001. ? American Hospitality Institute of Myanmar - 77, Thayettaw 3rd St, Kyeemyindaing Tsp | P 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Taiwan drinks VS Italian canapés | Dining Enjoy better afternoon at Working House Cafe as it is revamping more new culinary ideas. Take any drinks from Taiwan’s specialties, pay an extra 3,800ks per person and you enjoy Italian canapés/buffet style. ? Working House café - No.13, A Shae Gone St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 2 pm - 5 pm

Fortune TV Be Happy Music Festival | Art & Stage Fortune TV, digital free to air channel, is hosting an event “Happy Music Festival” on 23rd of February. Entry is free and a numerous numbers of singers and dancers will take over the stage ? The ONE Entertainment Park - Paw San Hmwe St, Thingangyun Tsp | P 4 pm - 10 pm

Reggae By The Lake Vol. 2 | Nightlife With special guests Saw Phoe Kwar (Myanmar), King I - MC Reggae Dub Selector (Malaysia), DJ Kunta, Rico, Ekis, and Sir. Skataba “The Almighty”, Zephyr music lounge will offer you the best of dancehall, dub, lovers rock, rock steady, and roots reggae. Special food and drinks menu will also be available in the garden. ? Sein Lan So Pyay - Inya Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 4 pm - 10 pm

Pierrot Lumière - A Multimedia Sound Performance by MAM | Art & Stage Base on a fusion between sound, light, colours, video and moving bodies, an elaborate and complex performance by the Berlin-based “Manufaktur für elektronische Musik“ will take place on a journey following the traces of the famous French clown figurine Pierrot. It promises to bring another enchanting evening at the Goethe-Villa. Seats will be limited. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 7 pm - 9 pm

Rizzoli’s Mysterious Latin Night-”Masquerade Edition” | Nightlife Bring your mask, find your partner, coup the dance floor. Dress Code: “Sassy & Mysterious”. A complimentary 30 mins Bachata basic lesson and Bachata open lesson for one and a half hour including a short performance

by Ye Lwin Soe & Maria will be provided. For further information, please call at 01544500 ext.6244. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - No.40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 7 pm - 11 pm

Soundwave | Nightlife The Resident DJ - Shock will take over the stage on the weekend with his signature sounds of deep-house music at Atlas. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, SanchaungTsp | P 8:30 pm - 11 pm

What’s On - february 23RD - 24TH Yangon Zay | Shopping The 4th Edition of Yangon Zay is here. Sustainable concept market featuring drinks, food music, and kids activities, household products and fashion. We have our usual crowd favorites such as Sharky’s Myanmar, Sawbwa Coffee, Lady Goo Goo Burmese Delights,Sculpt Studio as well as Fairy Berry. More fun and unique vendors are coming your way. Entrance: 6000 Kyats per person ? The Tea Factory - No. 2, Kanyeik Thar St, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P 10 am - 6 pm

SUNDAY 24TH The Australian BBQ | Dining The Sunday Aussie Pool BBQ Brunch promises to be full of fun and equally entertaining for the whole family. Hop in and out of the pool as you hang out with friends and family for a chilled afternoon. Unlimited draft beer and soft drinks, live music and usage of the swimming pool for only USD 26.00 net per person. Children ages 4 to 11 years old dining with their parents will be 50% off. For more information, please contact 01371992 or info@theroseyangon.com. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11 am - 4 pm

Sunday Boutique Brunch at Savoy Hotel | Dining If you are looking for an ideal getaway from Yangon’s hustle to relax on Sunday, what about the classic Boutique Brunch at Savoy Yangon? Enjoy the mouthwatering culinary creations designed by the Head Chef Florian Eberhardt and accompanied by unlimited drinks from the cellar at US$ 54.- net per person including free flow of house wines, prosecco, draft beer, and fresh juices. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 12 pm - 3 pm

Zumba Charity Event | Sports The biggest Zumba Event is yet to bring to you by “Myanmar Zumba Instructors Group - MZIG”. In this event, international licensed Zumba Instructors will be leading together with Myanmar celebrities. Moreover, there will be many vendors for snacks, fitness wears and entertainments.

Free entrance fees, donate some into the donation box and all the money will goes to Thabawa Thayar Yeitthar (Thanlynn). ? Kandawgyi Park - Yangon | P 12 pm - 8 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 Campari and Aperol based Cocktails here at Atlas Rooftop Bar and Lounge. Try All Apérol Cocktail for only 5’000 Kyat++. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 4 pm - 8 pm

MONDAY 25TH Effective Problem Solver | Educational Having strong problem solving skills can make a huge difference to your career and your company. Problems are at the center of what many people do at work every day. Being a confident problem solver is really important to your success. The Class fee is Members: 100 USD and Non members: 150 USD. ? CCI France Myanmar - Parkside One Building, 271-273 Bagayar St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9 am - 4 pm

What’s On - february Food Waste | Impacts & Solutions | Educational Conyat Create and Pansuriya are partnering again to address the issue of Food waste in Myanmar as well as its impact on climate change - Part 2 Climate Talk Series. During this presentation, you will discover who the biggest contributors of food waste are, what the impacts on climate change in Myanmar and around the world are, and how we can tackle this problem with innovative existing solutions to reduce, reuse and recycle food waste and minimize its environmental and social impact. A discussion about some initiatives that have been taken in Yangon to tackle food waste, in particular from Recyglo will be counted. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalayzay St, BotahtaungTsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

TUESDAY 26TH Myanmar Social Investment Forum 2019 | Business Now in its 3rd year, the AVPN Myanmar Social Investment Forum 2019 will convene more than 250 funders and resource providers from Myanmar and Asia-Pacific. Themed Maximising Impact, the forum will cover a range of investment approaches - from corporate philanthropy to CSR to impact investing - to identify collaborative and outcome-focused social investment strategies. ? Pan Pacific Hotel - Corner of Shwe Dagon Pagoda Rd and Bo Gyoke Rd, PabedanTsp | P 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

30 years of Chaos World Tour 2019 | Nightlife Support 30 Years of Chaos World Tour 2019, an American hardcore punk band from Pomona, California, formed in 1989. Lead vocalist Rob Chaos is also co-owner of SOS Records with Ezzat Soliman and owner of the Showcase Theater, having released albums by classic Punk and Oil. Together, they held such social events as Food Not Bombs, helped open the Los Angeles Anarchist Center and supported the Big Mountain Indian Reservation. ? Hard Rock Cafe - 4th floor of Myanmar Plaza, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 7:30 pm

THURSDAY 28TH AustCham and CCIFM Networking Cocktail | Business Join the Joint Networking Cocktail Patry of AustCham Myanmar and CCI France Myanmar on 28th February at Gustave bar, Pullman Yangon Centerpoint where you will have the opportunity to meet with business leaders from various industries. Cost: 20USD for member / 30USD for non-member. ? Pullman Yangon Centrepoint - 65, Corner Of Sule Pagoda Rd And Merchant St, Pabedan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

That’s Amaro - Monthly Spirit Masterclass with Jen Queen | Nightlife This month’s masterclass is all about Amaro. Join a progression of this beautifully bitter & complex category of digestivos from Italy. Start your evening by enjoying a welcome cocktail made from the most famous bitters of all time. Campari, followed by some of the other favourites.

40,000++ for guided tasting of four pours, welcome cocktail, and snacks to share. Limited seating available, email nikki@57below.com to book now. ? Union Bar and Grill - No.42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm DISCLAIMER Information as of 19th February 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated Information, please check http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events-calendar

guide

Credit: Balance Fitness

Top seven gyms in Yangon You may find random fitness centre in your neighbourhood though it may not perfect for your training or you might want to train more strictable, stronger and faster—we give you a list of top gyms in Yangon to fulfill your beast mode or whether you call it a dream body as in alphabetical order below;

Balance Fitness

Balance Fitness is the first premium gym in Yangon where you can moderate, train and generate your dream body. With the top-class gym equipments from Technogym, the personal and floor trainers will be taking care of not only your exercise routine but also your daily diet plans to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fitness consultants and personal trainers are also available to customize your necessary daily schedules and workout plans. Classes like Yoga, Body Combat, Zumba, TRX, Kids Taekwondo are open to all members without additional charges.

Address 1: 64G Kyaik Waing Pagoda Road, Mayangone Township Tel: 01 656916 Address 2: #103 Corner of University Avenue Road & Than Lwin Street, Bahan Township Tel: 01 539609 Address 3: 54 Ahlone Street, Dagon Township Tel: 09 7905 70777

Infinity Fitness

As Myanmar’s very first Rock Climbing venue in Yangon and a 24hropen gym, the one-stop Infinity Fitness offers group fitness classes, rock climbing, body combat training, zumba with floor instructors and personal trainers where you can also nourish your body at in-house healthy juice bar. Monthly membership comes with 35% Off plus 3 months free and a complimentary Tanita Test as a recent promotion.

Address 1 : S4 U Chit Maung Housing, U Chit Maung Road, Tamwe Township Tel: 09 42651 3001 Address2:132A Inya Road, Myanmar Rowing & Canoeing Federation, Kamayut Township Tel: 09 42651 3001

Phoenix Myanmar Lethwei Gym

Despite other clichĂŠ workout routines, Phoenix Myanmar Lethwei strives to keep the lethwei training 100 percent authentic. They respect Myanmar tradition and that reverence runs deeply throughout the classes and around the club. The legendary Myanmar lethwei classes are broken down into beginner, intermediate, advanced and professional invite-only ring spars, and they run simultaneously shows twice per day. Each class has between 7-8 trainers supervising to ensure that every person gets individualized attention and learns the proper techniques.

Address: Thein Phyu Stadium, Thein Phyu Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township Tel: 09 964 400215

Power House Fitness Club

The Powerhouse fitness club offers you with a separate GX studio room, which can cater up to 70 members at the same time. It also has RPM classes at different cycling room with disco lights and use Electro Voice premium speaker sounds system to pump up your workout alongside with 80 ft running track, a boxing ring, combat zone for martial arts, over 320 spacious lockers, clean shower rooms and a steam room and even more to energize you.

Address 1: 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, 192 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township Tel: 09 966 661389 Address 2: Level 4, Junction City Mall, Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pabedan Township Tel: 09 952 048000.

Real Fitness

Real Fitness started in 2013 as a normal fitness chain and then growing on a business level, transformed the group into luxury and experienced fitness establishment. Each branch has its own personal trainers to work with you, train you and shape your body goal. Group exercises like GX can be joined by members for free and memberships start from 80 USD/ month as express member, 100 USD/month as a standard and 300 USD/ month as a signature.

Address 1: 20 Pearl Street, Golden Valley Ward, Bahan Township, Tel: 09253 065582 Address 2: Sedona Hotel, 1 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Township Tel: 09262973677, 09262973675 Address 3: 68 Taw Win Road, 9 Mile, Mayangone Township, Tel: 0950 97057, 092548 77534 Address 4: Hotel G Yangon, 5 Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Township Tel: 09450494977, 09450515112

Credit: Infinity Fitness

Credit: Power House Fitness Club

Training Ground

Designed with industrial features including creative decorations such as unfinished brick walls, tiles and a spacious interior amounting up to 8000 square feet, Training Ground is equipped with state-of-the art facilities that include top-grade fitness equipment from Life Fitness and world-class professional audio systems by Electro-Voice. They offer group exercise classes and training programs which are led by highly experienced fitness professionals with international certifications. In addition to its service offerings, it also provides specific rehabilitation trainings for members with injuries through the team of certified physiotherapists. Membership starts from 120 USD with all accesses.

Address: Urban Asia Center, Corner of 48th Street & Maha Bandula Road, No. (10-H), 1st Floor, Botahtaung Township Tel: 09 45888 7272

YGN Gym

With its ten branches in Yangon, YGN Gym provides multi level fitness classes, zumba, stretches, aerobics, functional trainings, circus and many other group classes under professional safety guidelines. The swimming pool is available at Ahlone and indoor cycling studio can be accessed at North Dagon branch. Membership starts from 132,000 kyats per first three months and check the page for more promotions and details.

Address 1: 732 Nga Mhan Aung Pagoda Street, 33 Ward, North Dagon Township Tel: 09 969 625 597 Address 2: 45 Taw Win Garden Hotel, 5th floor, Pyay Road, Dagon Township Tel: 09 969 625 590 Address 3: Yay Kyaw Complex, 2nd floor, Pazundaung Township Tel: 09 969 625 593 Address 4: 232 Ahlone Road, Orchid Condominium, 1st floor, Ahlone Township Tel: 09 969 625 606 Address 5: 674 Thudama Road, North Okkalapa Township Tel: 09 969 625 589 Address 6: 20/22 Ma Kyee Kyee Street, Sanchaung Township Tel: 09 969 625 605 Address 7: 364 Baho Road, Marlarmyaing 8th Street, Mayangone Township Tel: 09 969 625 594 Address 8: 21/23 Hledan 1st Street, Hledan, Kamayut Township Tel: 09 969 625 603 Address 9: 200/202 Kyaikkasan Road, Tamwe Township Tel: 09 969 625 602 Address 10: 254 Seikanthar Street (Upper), Kyauktada Township Tel: 09 969 625 601

Review

Northlander Restaurant & Bar review: Average yet pricey food Facing the Secretariat, Northlander pictures a mix of Shan ethnic traditions and Mexican trinkets featuring a set of Shan national gongs, long drums and cymbals along with a giant Sombrero and small maracas on each wall.

The restaurant sits beside the mosque lodging tall wooden tables as well as teeny ones on the ground floor, and a cozy mezzanine upstairs—all grey and green.

The bar was empty as we sat down and checked the menu, which was pretty impressive with burgers, wraps, salads, tacos, pizzas, soups and specialities. The prices seem lavish but we decided not to judge before the plates come. We ordered Heart Attacker (6,500Ks) first which comes with brown rice, chicken thigh, grilled pineapple and hot sauce after a few minutes. The first thing I noticed was the brown rice, which was covered by the whole chicken thigh. So I took a spoon and fork to it, and the first bite was not bad, although the rice was wet and pulpy – in other words, not cooked properly. The chicken tasted odd, and the grilled pineapples were overgrilled—one out of ten!

Then we tried Melted Tacos (6,000Ks) and Wholemeal wrap (7,500Ks) to persuade our stomachs again. The crispy tacos come in three pieces loaded with minced beef, tomatoes, onions, melted cheese and some chip. What made us confused was the cold beef inside, although the melted cheese was appealing.

Two large slices of the wholemeal wrap filled with crispy chicken and veggies got our hopes up in the end. But we were told that the last order of our Beet Power (3,500Ks) was canceled since the maker behind the juicer was away. Draught beers and liquors are on the list but we didn’t take any since it’s a weekday.

Overall, Northlander, as a new comer, can be considered a nice place to dine out for those who live in downtown if they could revamp the food quality and the prices since Father Office, Healthy Me and Kim Sakura sushi are thriving in the neighbourhood.

Address: 301 Bo Aung Kyaw Road (Middle block), Kyauktada Township Tel: 09 266 002 544 Opens 10am – 10 pm

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 22nd to 28th February 2019.

Alita : Battle angel Set several centuries in the future, the abandoned Alita is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the unconscious cyborg Alita to his clinic. When Alita awakens, she has no memory of who she is and Ido tries to save her from her mysterious past.

Watevra Wa’Nabi wants to marry Batman and Emmet converts his dream house to a spaceship to rescue his friends. When they unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity...

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

Junction City, Nay Pyi Taw

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Finn’s younger sister has started taking some of his LEGO creations and other toys in their basement along with her own set of Duplo bricks to play with. The Queen

London Sweetie A humor-filled joyful story of a group of Thai teenagers in London.

With their lack of language ability, chaotic but fun love stories await.

Junction City, 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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