MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 13th December 2019

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13 - 19 DEC 2019

What’s New in december 2019

3rd REsponble tourism awards

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL

Weekly Guide

Friday 13th

Tapas Night, in collaboration with Chula Fashion Evening The Tapas Night showcases a unique set menu of savoury and delicious tapas, paired with a glass of Spanish wine or beer at only US$ 20 net. With limited seats and compulsory reservations, get your table secured now. Call on 01 925 3861. ? Yangon Excelsior - No.19/43, Bo Soon Pat St, Padeban Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Eclipse Turns 3: Lighting Kingdom Outstanding and creative entertainment performance on stage, get ready for a unique lighting nightlife show with fantastic “lighting kingdom” party concert. Entrance Fee is 10,000 kyats. ? Eclipse Bar & Restaurant - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P from 6:30 pm |

Atlas Champagne Day It’s the best time to enjoy a glass of the finest French Champagne with breathtaking views of the Atlas Sunset. They offer Buy 2 get 1 Free promotion on Taittinger Brut Reserve bottles or 20% discount on all kinds of Champagnes on this special day.

Don’t forget to take a picture of your bubbly Champagne glass with the magnificent sunset. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 5 pm - 11:30 pm |

Pintxos & Tapas Night Chef Lluis will prepare an authentic Spanish dinner with the finest dishes and amazing tapas which makes our event deliciously unique for only US$ 29 per person. The ticket includes the tapas menu, soft drinks and juices, white and red wine. Menu available in the comments. Modern Flamenco dance performance by Fusion Dance Crews. Menu available in the comments. For reservations or more information, please call 01 934 5000. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Yellow Party Every Friday, HAVANA hosts a color-theme party, this week is YELLOW. Come dressed in something substantially Yellow and you’ll get a free drink on entry. Free drink includes beer or our selected “cocktail of the evening”. Dress completely in Yellow and you’ll receive a full drink, half Yellow and you’ll get half a drink (bartender’s discretion applies) ? Havana Social Club - G23 Urban Asia Centre, Corner of 48th St and Mahabandoola Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P from 8 pm |

DJ KUNTA Let’s dance and enjoy the mesmerizing night that he brings into 7th Joint Bar & Grill. For early comers, buy 1 get 1 free applies to all beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails. You definitely don’t want to miss this. ? 7th Joint Bar & Grill - Corner of 48th St,Mahabandoola Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P from 10 pm |

Saturday 14th

Cross-dressing House Party Let’s catch up before Christmas. Free-entry exchange with hugs and kisses. The party theme is called Cross-Dressing. Men wear as a woman and woman wear as a man. There will be also some makeup for the men and some dress to change. For women mustaches. ? The LODGE Yangon Hostel - No.114 ,Shwe Taung Tan St, Lanmadaw

Tsp | P 5 pm - 11 pm |

Gift of Music “Music Education for All” Music for One organized Gift of Music “Music Education for All” music concert which will be held at Mahabandoola car parking area. Not only local artists but also Korean and Thai artists will be performed together with free access to the Gift of Music Festival. Let’s enjoy a concert with your family and friends. ? Maha Bandoola Park - Infront of City hall, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8 pm - 11:30 pm

Sunset Boat Party In a return to its roots, the boat party will feature the finest selection of Yangon DJs playing compelling sets of the latest music.

DJs will play swelling beats from House Music to Gypsy, Breaks to Hip Hop and Electronic music. Ticket price is 15,000 Kyats (1 free Beer). Tickets are available at ROOT Kitchen, Gekko Restaurant Yangon. ? Botahtaung Jetty - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P 4:30 pm - 8 pm |

Voice Of The Youth Music Festival 2019 Voice Of The Youth is a music festival that amplifies the grievances of the voices of youth on political issues and social issues considering from all areas of the country. There are multiculturalism in Myanmar. Come to join together the 5th Anniversary of The Voice Of The Youth Music Festival 2019 at Botahtaung Jetty. ? Botahtaung Jetty - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp |

P 3 pm - 11 pm

14th & 15th

Yangon Zay x Food Panda | A Pink Christmas Sustainable concept market featuring exciting foods, vendors as well as other exciting pop-ups curated especially for family fun weekends. ? The Tea Factory - No.2, Kanyeiktha St, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 12 pm - 8 pm|

The Secretariat 130th Anniversary Celebration Join us for a weekend of shopping, exhibitions and entertainment to celebrate the 130th Anniversary of The Secretariat. Come celebrate with us on 14-15 December. ? The Secretariat - No.300, Thein Phyu Road (Middle Block), Botahtaung Tsp | P 9 am - 5 pm |

Sunday 15th

Pocari Sweat Run 2019 Pocari Sweat 2019 is coming to all our lovely runners in a short time. Let’s go to this link (http://bit.ly/2mmKhjn) and register now to participate in the event naming “That’s Why We Run” on Dec 15th. ? Shwe Htut Tin - East Horse Race Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 4:30 am - 12 pm |

Tuesday 17th

Salsa Dance Spice up your Tuesday nights with some salsa at Garbo bar on 17 December 2019. Plus, enjoy Happy Hour “Buy 1, get 1 FREE” on selected beverages. This is a night you won’t want to miss. Book your table now at 01 9345000. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 7 pm - 8 pm |

Thursday 19th

Wine and 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 December 12, 2019.

Door tickets will be sold at US$ 29 net per person. For reservations, please call us at 01-371992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan Street, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm |

Promotion of the Week Ocean Pride New Set Menu for Sweet December Ocean Pride is introducing their new set menu for Sweet December to try and taste the new flavors with the coolness of December.

The new menu includes Ocean Pride Seafood Grill Platter with the taste of Saint Grand Rouge Red Wine for adding the delicious aroma of the roast and vinaigrette. Both of Ocean Pride Seafood Grill Platter and Saint Grand Rouge Red Wine with only 35000 MMK is a worth to try as Ocean Pride is waiting to serve you with a taste of delicious Seafood roast and wine. ? Ocean Pride Thai Seafood restaurant - No.20, Thukawaddy Street,

Yankin Tsp | P All Day |

Burbrit’s Festive Season Promotion Let’s enjoy those winter evenings with Burbrit! Burbrit is providing one free per 3 cups on all the restaurants and bars that Burbrit can be available. Don’t forget to grab hold of this chance for the winter, Cheers. ? Burbrit Brewery - No.16/D, North Dagon Industrial Zone, 34 Quarter Extension | P All day |

Enjoy your meal, Enjoy your time OThe Heaven Bistro is a unique place for those who would like to enjoy a variety of food & drink in a cozy atmosphere. The nightscape of the Heaven Bistro is filled with Special Promotions. One who has a taste Beer Tower, will be served delicious Bite Platter with FOC for each and every Myanmar Beer Tower. There will also

be a 20% discount for all types of cocktails & mocktails. For those who prefer Food, there will be a 10% discount for all menu items. ? Heaven Bistro - NO.4, Ground Floor, Room (I,J), Wingabar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P11 am - 10 pm|

Reservations for Christmas Eve celebration in The Strand On 24th December, celebrate Christmas Eve at The Strand Café with a special four-course menu including a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne priced at USD 49 per person, plus tax and service. Meanwhile at the Strand Restaurant, Chef de Cuisine Xavier Fauvel and his team have curated a six-course Christmas Eve dinner menu that includes a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne priced at USD 98 per person, plus tax and service. The menu is inspired by French and international gastronomy, featuring fresh produce from Myanmar. For reservations or more information, contact 01 8 243377.

Your christmas with the Strand On Christmas Day, a festive brunch will be served at The Strand Café. This brunch buffet includes dishes such as foie gras, housesmoked salmon, oyster, ceviche, salmon gravlax, salt-crusted barramundi, roasted turkey, roasted leg of lamb with thyme, roast Australian beef, assorted vegetables, and dessert favourites such as Christmas Yule log and fruit tart. The Strand Café’s Christmas Day brunch is priced at USD 49 per person, plus tax and service, and includes a welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. For reservations or more information, contact 01 8 243377. ? Strand Cafe - Strand Hotel, No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp |

Eat, Drink & Be Merry at Babett Babett understands that Festive time is a period best shared with family and friends, so Babett’s Executive Chef Christophe Buzare has created a menu filled with joy and deliciousness. From 15th December to 10th January, enjoy a selection of Festive dishes and drinks such as Quail and Foie-Gras Tourte, French Oysters, Smoked Salmon Mille-Feuille, La Côte de Boeuf Charolaise, Violet Macarons and a very poetic Purple Rain Gin & Tonic...just to name a few. ? Babett - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | 7 am - 12 am | P

11 am - 10 pm |

Sedona presents: Yangon’s One & Only Symphony High Tea Event Delight in classic sounds by the Chromatic Orchestra, an 18-piece strings orchestra as you savor exquisite selections from our delectable high tea buffet. Join us in all Saturdays of November and December from 2:00 to 5:00pm for USD 28nett/person. Please call +95 1 8605377 for reservations. ? Sedona Hotel - No.1, Yangon Industrial Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 2 pm - 5 pm |

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 10th December 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore. com/yangon/events

GUIDE

THE MYST BAR

What’s new in december 2019 The December update on new openings of restaurants and cafes in Yangon.

Check them out and share your feedback!

The Myst Bar & Lounge Yangon

This new chilling place in town is on the privilege for the Yangon nights.

The interior has a modern look with some lavish decoration. The bright flavors cocktails and a long list of food menu will make this spot your favorite one. Plus they have live dj music every week so that you can beat off the seat.

Address: 25, 27 New University Ave Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Tel: 09 788 881899 , Hours: 6 pm – 2am

Nam Su

Nam Su is another culinary concept by Rangoon Tea House group, a Shan-inspired restaurant with wide choices of homemade recipes and signature cocktails available at one place. Here, you can taste delicious Shan cuisines prepared by the head chef with warm heart. So if you’re craving for Shan food in bustling downtown Yangon, Nam Su is a must go place for those who miss homemade Shan dishes.

Address: No. 116, 118 Bogalay Zay Street, Botahtaung Township, Yangon Tel: 09 894 120277 , Hours: 11 am – 11 pm

Ietsu Sushi & Soba

Formerly known as Yhet’s which is hidden in a side street off Merchant Street and now it moved to Urban Asia Center - Ietsu provides a quiet and intimate space that is perfect for an escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Yangon. Sushi is served at room temperature with fresh ingredients are imported from Japan without fail. They claim that the fish they import are asleep, not dead, which ensures unbeatable freshness and the most amazing sushi in town. Their soba noodles are handmade in Yangon.

Address: G-60A, Urban Asia Center, 48th Street × MahaBandoola Road, Botahtaung Township, Yangon ,Tel: 09887667668, 09968166899 Hours: 10 am - 11 pm

Bar De 3 Featuring playful and simple decoration, this bar showcases the lavish surroundings with the excellent drinks. The food menu is also available at reasonable prices with more than average quality. So, Bar De 3 is the perfect spot to spend your evening time.

Address: E - 3, Aye Yar Won Main Road (Near Kyaung Kwae Bus Stop), Industrial Zone, Thaketa Township, Yangon Tel: 09 662 881 333, 09 95 338 3388 , Hours: 3 pm - 11 pm

Sharky’s Myanmar (La Pyae Wun Plaza)

Sharky’s needs no introduction to Yangon people. With ‘Food and Passion’ as their tagline, Sharky’s has won the hearts and stomachs of Yangon’s dwellers with its slow-cooked treats. Passionate about making their ingredients in-house, owner Ye Htut Win is always willing to share his experience about the food that is grown and prepared in the country. It has now opened its outlet in Yangon on busy Alan Pya Pagoda Road just beside Parkroyal hotel.

Address: La Pyae Wun Plaza, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Township, Yangon Hours: 8 am – 10pm

Dice Society

Dice Society is a board game cafe in Shwegondaing that provides an alternative social space for casual gamers, geeks, and people looking to have unconventional fun. Recently opened last week, the cafe is now serving drinks to its customers with affordable prices during its soft opening period and everyone can feel free to play their wide selections of board games to choose from hundreds.

Address: Shwegondaing Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Tel: 09 752 534320 , Hours: 9 am – 5pm

NAM SU

3rd Responsible tourism awards The 3rd Myanmar Responsible Tourism Awards was held to identify and celebrate Myanmar’s most forward-thinking and innovative tourism businesses at PARKROYAL Yangon on 6 December.

The annual event, organised by the Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institute (MRTI), recognised companies and stakeholders in nine categories – an increase from the last year’s seven.

The first award was Best Practice in Child-safe Tourism and went to Yangon Excelsior.

“Since we open our hotel, we have been careful not to hire any underage employees.

Also, we have told our receptionists to check if the guests are coming with young people to make sure there’s no prostitution. This is part of the training our staff receives,” said Philippe Arnaud, general manager of the 5-star hotel.

Tourism is no doubt a business that can give many job opportunities – sometimes even called the “smokeless” industry. Zaw Min Oo, well-known as Jack, had highlighted this importance at the interview after receiving the award for Best Responsible Community Involvement in Tourism.

“I’m running Green Season Travel since 2017. Our package is called Beyond Yangon Public Transport. The tour is about sightseeing and exploring the locals’ livelihoods in rural areas. We buy homemade products and use trains, tuk-tuks (rickshaw) and boats.

So, the local people can make money from our tours.”

Jack has 15 years of experience in tourism and has been a freelance tour guide, tour operator and now company owner.

In an effort to curtail the waste from tourism, Thant Myanmar, one of the loudest voices among the country’s environmentalist groups, was awarded Best Responsible Awareness Raising Project.

May Thet Htwe, director of the organisation, said: “As you know, the plastic has become a global problem. We started our project to find ways to deal with this challenge. Our campaign ‘Need that plastic bag?’ urges people to think twice before asking for single-use plastic bags whenever they buy something. I think it is received well.”

According to the organisation’s findings, Myanmar people consume 80 million plastic bags every day and 55 per cent of 12,000 tonnes of the garbage collected daily is plastic.

The MRTI is a non-profit organisation aiming to support responsible tourism development in Myanmar through knowledge sharing, training, and research. An independent panel of judges reviews the applications and findings from the on-site assessments to decide on the winner for each category.

Check the complete list of winners and runner-ups: 1. Best Practice in Child-safe Tourism Winner: Hotel Excelsior Yangon Runner-up: Novotel Hotel Yangon Max 2. Best Responsible Start-Up in Tourism Winner: Sa Ba Street Food Tours Yangon Runner-up: My Apex Travels & Tours 3. Best Practice in Carbon Footprint Reduction in Tourism Winner: Laguna Lodge Eco Resort Ngapali Runner-Up: Amazing Bagan Resort 4. Best Responsible Community Involvement in Tourism Winner: Green Season Travel Runner-up: Travel with Me 5. Best Responsible Innovative Product Development Winner: Babylon Trekking and Camping Runner-up: Lotus Garden 6. Best Responsible Tourism Awareness Raising Project Winner: Thant Myanmar Runner-up: Lilli’s Beach Front Bar & Laguna lodge ECO Hotel 7. Best Responsible Tour Operator Winner: Sampan Travel Runner-up: Pro Niti Travel 8. Best Responsible Tourism Accommodation (Small) Winner: The Hotel – Kalaw Hill Lodge Runner-up: Wa Ale Resort 9. Best Responsible Tourism Accommodation (Large) Winner: Thingaha Hotel, Naypyitaw Runner-up: Ngwe Saung Yacht Club & Resort

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 12th to 18th December 2019

Jumanji : The Next Level

Frozen 2

The gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

City, Junction Square, St.John City Mall, Junction

American computer-animated musical fantasy film and it is the sequel to the 2013 film Frozen. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom.

Mawtin, Kantharyar)

JCGV (Junction City, Junction Square, St.John

JCGV (Cine N Foret, Premium Cinema, Junction

City Mall, Kantharyar)

Last Christmas Kate Harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritation consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart and you gotta have faith.

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

Midnight Burmese Horror Movie directed by Aung Myat with stars : Sai Wunna Aung, Aung Ye Htike, Kyek Pha, Thein Linn Soe, Thinzar Wint Kyaw, Nang Khin Zayar an Soe Myat Thuzar.

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

Yee Sar Ta Khu Lat Myar Burmese Comedy movie directed by Yazarwin Ko with stars : Kyaw Ye Aung, Min Maw Gyun, Thuriya, Khin Hlaing, Nyi Nanda, Khine Thin Kyi, Yu Thandar Thin and May Kyi. JCGV (Junction City, Junction Square, Junction Mawtin, St.John City Mall, 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

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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