MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 10th January 2020

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10 - 16 JAN 2020

A Guide to Naga New Year

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Weekly Guide

Friday 10th Acid/ Techno Night with T.I.M Records After holidays T.I.M Records is back to LEVEL 2 this Friday for the first time in 2020. Let’s welcome the new year together with T.I.M. for an amazing ACID/ TECHNO night. Enjoy the night with CsallO, Fatboy FAT and MAX DESMA. For table reservation please contact 09 254 272 460. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound ,Dagon Tsp | P From 11 pm

Full Moon Flow with Singing Bowls In this 2-hour special Yin Yang Flow under the light of the full moon, Carl and Regina will gently guide you in pranayama and an active series of Mandala Moon Salutations. Wind down with yin poses and a guided yoga nidra. Sound bowls will be played throughout the practice. You are sure to leave this Friday Happy Hour class fully shining your light. Fees: US $22 or 33,000 Ks for a drop-in or 2 class passes; free for unlimited members of Yangon Yoga House.

Optional family-style dinner & free flow kombucha or rumbucha for $8 after class. ? Yangon Yoga House - No.36/A, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 8 pm

Annual Myanmar Hong Kong Chamber Chinese New Year Dinner As to welcome a happy and prosperous New Year, MHKCCI proudly hosts the first Annual MHKCCI Chinese New Year Dinner for members and friends. This flagship dinner will bring together the Chinese, Hong Kong and international business community in Yangon for a festive and traditional special occasion in Yangon. Your support and participation will enable the MHKCCI to further promote trade and investment between Myanmar and Hong Kong.

Contact mhkcci@mhkcci.org for reservation and more information. ? Sule Shangri-La - No.242/248, Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

10th - 20th Big Bad Wolf Booksale Big Bad Wolf is back in Yangon this month as its second debut.

If Wolfies are looking for more reasons to stop by Sale, just think about all the money you’ll save when you snag the books you’re looking for with a 50%-90% Discount. Gain a headstart for the new year with wolf selection of titles that will excite and challenge your mind. Save up now for lots of knowledge and fun. ? Myanmar Expo Hall at Fortune Plaza - Corner of Minanda Road and

Thumana Road, Thaketa Tsp | P 9 am - 12 am

Saturday 11th Atlas Disco Night Get your dancing shoes ready because you’re gonna dance under the disco lights on Yangon’s 360’ view Rooftop Bar. Join the Disco Night and immerse yourself in 80’s music. Contact 09 767419413 for reservations. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Road, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 9:30 pm

11th - 12th Yangon Zay Yangon Zay is a sustainable concept market featuring exciting foods, vendors as well as other exciting pop-ups curated especially for family fun weekends. On 12th January, Myo Kyawt Myaing and Sophia Everest will perform their songs on stage of Yangon Zay starting from 6:30 pm. For reservation and ticketing please call 01 664 728. ? The Tea Factory - No.2, Kanyeiktha Street, Mayangone Tsp | P 12 pm - 8 pm

King Cake & Galette des rois Come during the weekend of 11th and 12th January at Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar and enjoy a slice of “Galette des Rois” or King Cake made by La Boulangerie Française - Yangon. “Tradition holds that the cake is “to draw the kings” to the Epiphany. A figurine, la fève, which can represent anything from a car to a cartoon character, is hidden in the cake, and the person who finds the trinket in his or her slice becomes king for the day”. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - No.45, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 12 pm - 10:30 pm

11th - 26th Knots | Photo Exhibition Opening “Knots” features photographic works by Thuma Collective members Yu Yu Myint Than and Shwe Wutt Hmon, where they found the segments of family, love and resilience while exploring the issue of inequality. The two photographers, individually and collectively, shed light onto the issues of inequality in Myanmar by collaborating with the women and girls who let them enter their lives. “This photo exhibition is financially supported by Oxfam. The views expressed are those of the photographers and not necessarily those of Oxfam.” ? Myanmar Deitta - No.130, Bogalayzay Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 8 pm

Sunday 12th Celebrate a 20-Meter Galette des Rois at Babett Babett will host the Galette des Rois Brunch to celebrate the sacred Epiphany festive tradition, and launch its new brunch menu.

The Galette des Rois (also known as King Pie) is a tradition that is celebrated throughout France and is traditionally held on the first Sunday of January. “Fèves” are baked into the Galette des Rois, which are miniature figurines. If your slice includes a fève, then you get crowned the king or queen for the day. Booking at 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 12 pm - 3 pm

Sunday Boutique Brunch at Savoy Hotel Enjoy mouthwatering culinary creations designed by our Executive Chef Florian Eberhardt and accompanied by unlimited drinks from our cellar. US$ 54 net per person for a boutique package including free flow of our house wines, prosecco, draft beer, and fresh juices. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - No.129, Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Tsp | P 12 pm - 3 pm

Lazy Sunset Sunday | Ana Red & LIN Enjoy a relaxing sunset party with free flow drinks, delicious finger food and breathtaking sunset for only 25usd per Person. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63/A, U Tun Nyein St, Ward 10,

Mayangone Tsp | P 5 pm - 7 pm

The Ambience Night Nine planets organize a live music show with Reason band for rock music lovers. Ticket price is 15,000 kyats by calling 095077244, 01382346. ? Nine Planets Entertainment - No.60, 19th St, Latha Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

Wednesday 15th Matthieu Hay Live with Where is Charlie?

Coming straight from Geneva, in the land of insanely good chocolate, lifelong lasting watches and gold bars hidden in snowy mountains, Matthieu Hay brings his Swiss master-drummer skills in Yangon for an exceptional tour to start off an exceptional new decade.

As comfortable with pop, rock, blues and jazz genres as with electro and world music, Matthieu plays with various local celebrities and bands on the bubbling Swiss scene and has recorded over a dozen albums. ? YangonYangon - No.339, Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8 pm - 12 am

Thursday 16th Blind Pony The Blind Pony is an event where they give opportunities for DJ students to spend time with their friends enjoying their music styles and mixing techniques. The event starts running around 5pm. The students’ time will be from 5pm to 9pm. After 9pm you will get one last boost for Friday with International DJs presenting their best sets till 12am. ? YangonYangon - No.339, Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5 pm - 12 am

Wine & Cheese Soiree Enjoy a night of overflowing wines and cheeses along with the groovy tunes of saxophone and piano. Tickets are available at an early-bird rate of $26 net per person until January 13, 2020. Door tickets will be sold at $29 net per person. For reservations, please call us at 01-371992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan Street, Near Kandawgyi

Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Promotion of the Week Enjoy Your Quality Time At The Heaven Bistro The Heaven Bistro is unique for those who like to enjoy a variety of food and drinks in Asian and Western fusion. Buy one Beer Tower and get a delicious bite platter for FOC. For those who prefer Beef Steak or Salmon Steak will get a glass of Premium Draught Beer as a complimentary. There will be a 20% off for all types of cocktails & mocktail. Saturday Night Live Music every week from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ? The Heaven Bistro - No.4, G/F, Room (I,J), Wingabar Rd, Bahan

Tsp |

P 11 am - 10 pm

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Photo courtesy of Crystal Zone Travels.

A Guide to Naga New Year In the mountains high and secluded, live Naga people. The Naga ethnic tribes had held the New Year festival in their respective villages, but since 1956, the chieftains have collectively held the New Year festival in towns. In 2020, the annual festival will take place on 14-15 January and here is what you should know about the event.

Where is it?

The Naga self-administered zone is located in the Naga Hills of Sagaing Region. The region is composed of three townships: Lahe, the administrative seat, Leshi and Nanyun. The New Year celebrations will happen in Lahe, located northwest Myanmar, in the mountains near the border with India.

How to get there?

You can fly from Yangon to Mandalay and from there to Hkamti Airport.

The flight between Mandalay and Hkamti takes around an hour. You get to Lahe after a 6-hour drive from Hkamti. The buses between Mandalay and Sagaing are also available and the distance between the two is not more than 20 kilometres.

Where to stay and eat?

Lahe has only one guesthouse and it is just a small space at the village chief’s house with a shared bathroom. Homestay options are available during the festive season but the prices can be as high as Ks 900,000. The eateries offer tea, coffee and simple Chinese food.

What to expect?

TThe opening day begins at 8 am on 14 January. The Naga people from different villages will gather at the festival ground and erect the totem pole. Men don warrior costumes complete with weapons as if they are marching into a battle. Women wear colourful dresses and ornaments.

Then, they chant and beat drums to drive away evil spirits.

After the opening ceremony, Nwar Naut, a kind of cattle usually kept in the mountainous regions, are killed and shared among the villagers. Each village contributes the cows for meat in advance of the festival. The second day is all about dancing and being merry. There are 10 Naga tribes and each has its own distinct dance patterns.

Tips Don’t forget the photocopies of your passports and travel documents. As you reach Lahe, you may experience poor cellular services. Although some people say MPT works slightly better than other operators, the safe bet is to bring all the four SIMs and try each of them. The temperatures drop below 10 degrees at night, so bring as many sweaters and blankets as you may need. Take insect repellents and bug patches, too. And of course, cahes!

If you have trouble planning your trip all by yourself, contact Pro Niti Travel and SST Tours as they offer tour packages.

Special thanks to Ma Soe Moe Khaing of Crystal Zone Travels in Mandalay for providing vital information for this guide.

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 9th to 15th January 2020

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A crew of aquatic researchers work to get to safety after an earthquake devastates their subterranean laboratory. But the crew has more than the ocean seabed to fear.

Burmese Drama Movie directed by Nyunt Myanmar Nyi Nyi Aung with stars : Nay Toe, Thet Mon Myint, Shwe Tha Mee, Hein Minn, Htoo Mon, Thi Ya T, etc.

Mingalar Cinemas (Nay Pyi Taw, Gamone Pwint,

Mingalar Cinemas (Dagon Center 2, Shae Saung,

Red Suit, Sanpya, Tamwe, Gold Class)

Sanpya, Gamone Pwint, Sein Gay Har, North Okkalapa, Tamwe, South Dagon, Gold Class)

Mite Mal Chit Burmese Drama Movie directed by Zaw Myo with stars : Myint Myat, Khin Wint War and Shwe Hmone Yati.

Main Ma Ta Yout Yae Won Khan Chat

Mingalar Cinemas (Thamada, Thwin, Mingalar,

Burmese Drama Movie directed by Mee Pwar with stars : Daung, Paing Phyo Thuh and Sai Si Twan Khan.

Dagon Center 2, Sanpya, Gamone Pwint, Sein

Mingalar Cinemas (Sein Gay Har, North

Gay Har, North Okkalapa, Tamwe, South Dagon,

Okkalapa, South Dagon)

Gold Class)

JCGV (Junction City, Junction Square, St John City Mall, Junction Mawtin, Kantharyar)

Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class | 09 266660911, 22, 33 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 Mingalar South Dagon | 09255333881, 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 Mega Ace Cineplex (Tamwe)| 01 554383 Mega Ace Cineplex (Thar Kay Ta) | 01 556782 Mega Ace Cineplex (North Okkalapa) | 09 971750101 Mega Ace Cineplex (Dawbon) | 09 400686992 Mega Ace Cineplex (Hlaing Thar Yar) | 09 403162160 Mega Ace Cineplex (Royal Class) | 01 860 1020

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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