24 october 2014
weekly guide
DANCING UNDER THE STARS: FRENCH love FRIDAY FAB HALLOWEEN PARTY IRON CROSS LIGHTS UP THE STAGE CLUB TROPICANA @ PUN HLAING LAUGHTER BLASTER: MEMORY! FILM HERITAGE FESTIVAL FLAVOURS OF MOROCCO TRAVELING LAGINE TO YANGON
editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans A few highlights over this coming week besides the yearly Halloween-themed shenanigans: The wait is over - French love Friday is back, now that the weather is right - a new DJ and with Rendez-vous now fully operating Harmoneat is a social enterprise. They create activities to raise funds for their community-building work. Join their cooking classes and experience a fusion of flavours from Morocco next week. Memory! A Film Heritage Festival is a series of old movies made from around the world centered around the theme of laughter. Enjoy the week ahead, possums!
what’s on FRIDAY 24TH OCT FRENCH LOVE FRIDAY - OPEN AIR PARTY 5 @ IFB | NIGHTLIFE
Electro open air party in Yangon returns! New DJ, new decor, food, drinks & goodies. Dance all night long! ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp (Close by Hanthar Waddy Bus stop) | P FROM 7:00 PM Ahh so good to see this back again; music and dancing under the stars!
EMMANUEL SANTARROMANA @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Exclusive old-school and dance floor selection by one of Shanghai’s most talented DJ and producer. Played around the world including Paris, Moscow & Shanghai, performed for big brands like Prada, Chanel & Cartier. 5,000Ks entry! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 10:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come and hear their resident band doing great cover songs! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P FROM 8:00 PM
FRIDAY 24TH - 25TH OCT LAND OF JADE EXHIBITION | ART
Land of Jade photographs by Minzayar from the Jade mines of Hpakant. A project supported by the Natural Resource Governance Institute @ The Witness Yangon Documentary Arts Space ? 3rd Floor, Pyan Hlwar Building, 4A Parami Road (Chawtwingone Junction) | P 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FRIDAY 24TH - 31ST OCT HALLOWEEN SPECIAL WEEK @ THIRIPYITSAYA SKY BISTRO | DINING
Enjoy Halloween Special Spooky Cocktails as well as special dinner menu with pumpkins! Costumes are more than welcomed! Servers will be in their costume too! Call - 01 255 277. ? 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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what’s on HALLOWEEN BOOK FAIR @ BOOKWORM BOOKS
First Halloween-related books ever seen in Myanmar! Hundreds of titles including monster books, books on Halloween food, decorations and costumes, Halloween stories for children, Vampire and supernatural romance, as well as classic ghost stories for adults. ? 2nd flr, Waizayantar Orange Shopping Centre, Waizayantar Rd, Thingangyun Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY 25TH OCT FAB HALLOWEEN PARTY @ VIP BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Fab HALLOWEEN party is back in town. Dress up, and dance until your outfit falls down. entry: 2,000Ks! ? Inside Yangon Hotel, 8th mile Junction, Pyay Rd | P FROM 10:00 PM “dance until your outfits fall down” eh… hmmm this I gotta see..
IRON CROSS LIGHTING NIGHT | STAGE
Myanmar’s No.1 Rock Band Iron Cross will hit the stage again with their best songs.Ticket – 7,000, 20,000, 25,000 and 30,000! Available at Ko Ko Beauty Saloon, 1876 (Call Center). ? People Park - Pyay Rd (same compound with Happy World Amusement Center) | P FROM 7:00 PM
MISTRAL FROM BALI @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Fun, sexy and playful - these are the words that describe this lady DJ best. Much of Mistral’s musical influences came from Funk Jazz and Soul; you are no doubt going to hear these classic elements in her sound; combined with the new school. 5,000Ks entry ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 10 PM A chick DJ from Bali; coming from one of the top islands with a great nightlife means there’s a high chance this will be a promising night.
CLUB TROPICANA @ PUN HLAING COUNTRY CLUB | NIGHTLIE
Let’s take the party outside! Party around the pool for what promises to be a fun night. Poolside Bar serving Tropical Cocktails and Chef Pakdee’s mouth-watering BBQ. DJ Xeno provides sunset tunes and funky beats. Ticket - 15,000Ks, RSVP - bjornsidfeldt@spa-mm.com ? Pun Hlaing golf estate - Pun Hlaing Golf Estate Avenue | P FROM 6.30 PM Dress down, have a barbie, take a dip in the pool and chill. Not a bad idea for a Saturday night
PROJECT CI CI – CELEBRATING MYANMAR WOMEN AT WORK | ACTIVITY
Join and celebrate through fashion, see how these awesome women at work are empowering the women of the new Myanmar. ? Project Hub Yangon - 39, United Condo 1st Floor, Next to La Pyay Wun Plaza, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLIE & CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Show will be run by kids - they are very welcome take part in the story-telling contest and present their best moment of the story or an Oompa-Loompa style song or just learn about the story from other children. Best presenter and the best dress up will get prizes! ? Monument Books - 150 Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Tsp (Junction of Link Ln & Dhamazedi Rd) | P FROM 3:00 PM
SUNDAY 26TH OCT K-WAVE PARTY 2014 | ACTIVITY
For K-pop lovers - Kpop cover songs and dance will be performed! Tickets - 5,000ks! ? Excel Treasure Hotel - No. 520, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road | P FROM 12:00 PM
what’s on OPEN THE JAM @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
On-the-spot creations will be reverberating off Mojo’s walls. “Open The Jam,” a night of music performed by you and the friends you’ll meet while jamming together. MOJO supplies the drums, amps and cool atmosphere, you provide the songs and setlist. Free entry. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 7:00 PM -10:00 PM
VOCAL PLAYSHOP @ IFB | ACTIVITY
Join vocal playshop - a chance to sing in community. All levels of singers are welcome. Come and play with others who love to sing, and want to sing in community. ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp (Close by Hanthar Waddy Bus stop) | P 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MONDAY 27TH OCT MORE CHILLI MONDAYS & QUIZ NIGHT @ 50TH ST BAR | NIGHTLIFE
New Mexican menu evry Monday! Free pitcher of beer for every round of winning team! Competition intensifies every week. ? 9/13 50th st, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
MOBILE MONDAY | BUSINESS
It is an informal monthly event which enables mobile industry visionaries, developers, and influential individuals to share ideas and collaborate. ? Peperoni Pizzeria - (inside Union Business Center), Nat Mauk Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MONDAY 27TH - 28TH OCT 2ND MYANMAR CONSUMER SUMMIT | BUSINESS
CMT's 2nd MCS addresses multiple valuable sessions and benefits as well as extensive networking sessions with regional, international and Myanmar players and experts! For more info & ticketing - www. cmtevents.com ? Parkroyal Hotel – 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P FROM 9:00 AM
TUESDAY 28TH OCT - 2ND NOV MEMORY! FILM HERITAGE FESTIVAL | ACTIVITY
A cinema event fully dedicated to the films of the past, unique in Asia, around the theme of Laughter. Film from Japan, UK, France, Mongolia and USA, around the theme of Laughter will be screened! Free admission! Call for time and movie shedule - 01 251277. ? Nay Pyi Taw Cinema, 224/228, Sule Pagoda Rd (Opposite to Traders Hotel) | P 6:30 PM Something different - a film festival solely dedicated to the theme of laughter and comedy from around the world. Because who doesn’t need a good laugh once in a while?
WEDNESDAY 29TH OCT LIVE MUSIC @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come and hear their resident band doing great cover songs! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
what’s on SWEDISH TIME @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Swedish meatballs, Swedish music, blondes heads! It’s mingling time with the Swedish community and Chamber of Commerce. Free entry, specials on Swedish food. Then Mr.Y is spinning the decks from 10pm with his contagious groove! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 6:00 PM
THURSDAY 30TH OCT TRAVELING LAGINE TO YANGON | ACTIVITY
Join the Harmoneat team for a Moroccan cooking demonstration and fundraiser for their community building work! Special guests will be demonstrating how to cook, and later feast, on delectable tagines and other treats and flavors of Morocco! Tickets - US$25 which includes dinner and a glass of beer or wine. Ticket - www.harmoneat.com 2nd Myanmar Consumer Summit ? 402, Kantawkalay Housing Building A, Mingala Taunyyunt Tsp | P 5:30pm - 8:30pm No idea what are the flavours of Morocco? This is your chance
FOLK ON FIRE WITH L'N'R BAND @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Left ‘N’ Right Band is a fresh new local band. From folk to reggae, oldies to recent tunes, they will light up your night! Free Entry! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:30 PM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM
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KITCHEN INSPIRATION
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FROZEE GELATO CREAMERY BY DANIEL ALEXANDER ROCA
WHAT IT IS: Why do we love ice cream? Or in this case, gelato. My childhood memories are limited to tri-coloured popsicles sold out the back of chiming ice cream trucks – iced sugar to morph my tongue purple. It wasn’t until I was much older that I learned to appreciate the race to the finish between waffle cone and melting cream. It is one of those simple pleasures; whether life is great or life is miserable either can be made a little bit better through ice cream. And like all simple pleasures, the less you mess with it, the better it becomes. Frozee crafts homemade Italian-style gelato, and they do it well. They make their gelato in small batches with no preservatives so their flavors must be made fresh weekly. And because they are selling gelato and not ice cream, there is far less fat content. ATMOSPHERE: The interior is simple; a few tables and chairs with a gallery view of the rear room where Francis (the chef) can be seen creating the next assortment of flavors. Blue trees of various styles decorate the white walled interior; on them a congregation of various birds of paradise. The feel reminds me of a coffee shop in China, but without the rococo seating and sappy cliché quotes muddled about the place. RECOMMENDATION: Regardless of what follows, sample all their flavors. Not only are they all delicious but they are very happy to allow you to do so. You might end up trying something strange that might surprise you. Which brings me to my next point: the Durian. Now I know that some of you, if not most, are already rearing back in protest to this flavor, and I understand your reasoning. But if there is any chance for any of you to actually like durian, it’s this. It manages to keep the awkwardly enticing flavors of the smelly fruit without any of the stink. If that is just totally off your radar, the Nutella and Salted Caramel flavors both come highly recommended. Frozee also offers a selection of sundaes complete with whipped cream and cherries, but why mess with something that’s already working perfectly. All the add-ons just take away from the glory of the gelato flavors themselves. What’s more exciting is their selection of gelato cakes, which come in Vanilla Cookie, Black Forest, and Frozee Special. Custom cake flavors can be ordered as well, but order ahead for those. PRICE Servings start at 2,000Ks and 2,500Ks. Cakes start at 27,000Ks. No. 23 Nawaday St., Yaw Min Gyi Ward Dagon Tsp. Tel: +95 1 1233 874
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Thadingyut is the lighting festival of Myanmar which marks the end of the Buddhist lent or Vassa. On the last day of Thadingyut, young people visit the seniors in the family to pay homage and respect with food and snacks. That is what the girl is carrying. The children will also be very happy as it is the custom for the elders to give them pocket money at this time. Credit: Harry Hpone Thant & Bob Percival http://opening-up-burma-travel.info/
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Studio Square
A Space to Feel the Paintings By Borbála Kálmán Although it was a rainy day, the square shaped room was bathing in light, enabling the paintings to empower the brightness they deserve to manifest. Nyein Chan Su, one of the founders of Studio Square has a simple answer for the choice of this precise location. When looking for a place to rent back in 2003, it was evident to opt for one allowing a maximum amount of daylight inside, as electricity was far from being predictable. It is an important factor if one is about to open an area showcasing artworks. The feeling one gets stepping inside the space is the power emanating from the exhibited pieces, be it on the wall or on a pedestal. However obvious it may seem in a gallery, this not only depends on the work’s quality but also on the way it is displayed. ‘You need to feel the painting,’ says NCS, ‘it is one of the most important components of an art space’. Studio Square was born as a result of a small artist-community’s decision to create a space where they could enjoy artistic freedom following their own rules after the new millennium has brought economic crisis. Studio Square represents five artists in a permanent way: Ba Khine, Hein Thit, Min Zaw, NCS and Tartie. The gallery’s name pick was conscious and the space located in front of the ‘official’ show-room proves it well: Studio Square is an active place animated by the flame of experimental work. A series of various paintings from different periods await the visitor – a random selection, giving an overview of the circle’s recent past. Nonetheless, Studio Square has been committed for many years to focus on the new generation, giving an opportunity to present their works every two to four months without burdening them with financial obligations - a possibility rarely or never given to the mid-generation. Since the beginning, Studio Square is self-supporting. This allows it to carry on its independent philosophy and ‘invest’ in the talent of Myanmar’s youth. The members of the Studio’s circle had exhibitions in the region and also overseas. They have contributed to change the art scene more than a decade ago. Despite the fact that the present context sees more and more galleries pop up, they will remain a milestone that stands by its essential credo whilst still altering the future of Myanmar contemporary art’s shape. www.studiosquaregallery.com F.36, 1st Fl., Pearl Condominium (A), Corner of Saya San & Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Open every day from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Diwali Party @ MOJO 17 October 2014 photos by the pictureman
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ARTIST profile Win Zaw Oo Win Zaw Oo plays with different techniques from blurring to distorting his scenes. He uses an unusual perspective in the diversity of his works, casting ordinary composition into surreal images, such as through painting strong vertical lines over his work.
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