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24 - 30 JAN 2020
2020 Gong Xi Fa Cai
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Weekly Guide
Friday 24th Tribute to Eric Claption by Where is Charlie Join The Newsroom Café Deli for an atmospheric evening paying tribute to legendary guitarist-singer-songwriter Eric Clapton on Friday Jan. 24. The ‘Where is Charlie?’ band will play the acclaimed English artist’s most popular songs in an acoustic set. Entrance is free. Reservations are highly recommended. Free entrance. ? Yangon Excelsior - 19/43 Bo Soon Pat Street, Pabedan Tsp | P 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Free-flow Pizza & Bawdar Beer Join Parami Pizza Downtown for 2 hours pass around Pizza & Bawdar beer, Friday January 24th 7pm-9pm for just 20,000 ks nett per person (inclusive of tax & service charge). Enjoy some of its most popular pizzas, from classic (V) Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil “Margherita”, “Favorita” topped with Tomato, Mozzarella & Chicken, and “Diavolo” with Pepperoni, Chilli, Mushroom & Garlic, to our new Pepperoni & Chilli Infused Honey “Pizza Rubato”, the vegetarian (V) “Pizza Noce” with Spinach, Blue Cheese and Walnuts, as well as 2 hours free-flow draft Bawdar beer. Come early and enjoy the daily 5-7pm Happy Hour with 50% off select wines & cocktails too. ? Parami Pizza Downtown - Strand Road, Yangon | P 7 pm – 9 pm
We All Made In China (Lets Party In Chinese Style) Welcome Chinese New Year 2020 and party in Chinese Style for a night at SafeHouse Present “Made in China Night”. Dress Code: Traditional or Modern Chinese Style (more Red better). Dragon Dance, Chinese Dancers, surprises and more. ? Safe House - Yangon - No.1 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Tsp | P 9:30 pm - 4 am
Wakanada Afrobeats Night Music is sound, sound is vibrations, vibrations cause everything to exist. Music can heal, affect the mood & alter your frequencies. It’s that time to put on your dancing shoes for their “Not To Be Missed” party in Yangon, Wakanda “One Night in Africa.” One of the best dance themes in town at The Penthouse. ? The Penthouse - 271-273 Bargaya Road, Park Side One Building, 8th floor, Yangon | P 7 pm - 2 am
25th Saturday Boat Party at Yangon River Cruise & Dining YRC Come to the ultimate boat party with Djs spinning the best beats. Two floors of partying (one floor dedicated to music and another floor for chilling) will all be yours with cold beer and special cocktails to keep you refreshed and snacks to boost your energy. Advanced Ticket sales: 15,000 mmk (limited). ? Yangon River Cruise & Dining YRC - Botahtaung Harbour, Jetty 3,
Yangon | P 4 pm – 9 pm
Green Gallery’s 6th Anniversary at Botataung Jetty Oh yes! The Green Gallery Boat Party Love-In is back, celebrating 6 glorious years on Saturday. Come and celebrate a Yangon style on the river as the sun sets with delicious Thai food, full bar, and the best music in town. Tickets cost just 25,000 kyats each, and include food plus one free GG&T or beer. The on-board bar will also be serving up cocktails, beers, shots all evening. ? ABotahtaung Jetty - Strand Road, Botahtaung Tsp, Yangon | P 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Kalay Pop X Bacardi Legacy Night at Gekko Join Puia as he prepares to leave for Puerto Rico where he will take part in the Bacardi Legacy Wildcard final! Enjoy 2 of Bacardi’s most famous “Legacy” cocktails, the Mojito & the Cuba Libre, as well as Puia’s cocktail entry, the Kalay Pop, with passed canapes and finger food between 7pm-8pm for just 20,000 mmk per person! Special Bacardi cocktails will also be available all evening for 5,000 mmk. ? Gekko Restaurant Yangon - 535 Merchant Street, Kyauktada Tsp, 4th
Quarter, Yangon | P 7 pm – 11 pm
FAB - Yangon Pride Afterparty with Go Grrrls (BKK) at The MAZE Club IT’S PRIDE MONTH and they’ve got 3 amazing Yangon Pride afterparties for you this month. And the party on Saturday 25th with a performance by the legendary Go Grrrls from Bangkok is bound to be one of the best FAB parties ever. The grrrls will be performing at Thakin Mya Park from 8.30 pm and will continue at the FAB afterparty. And of course resident Dj MiK3 will be there as well. ? The MAZE CLUB - 34/C , East Horse Race Road, Tarmwe Tsp, Yangon | P 10 pm – 3 am
Chinese New Year’s Eve at Atlas Atlas turns red to celebrate Chinese New Year. Come watch the Lion Dance while sipping a special cocktail inspired by The Year of The Rat. Stay until midnight and they will surprise you even more. Most importantly, don’t forget to show up in Red outfit and get a free shot. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Road, Yangon | P from 5 pm
26th Sunday Live Music Nights @ The Central Boulevard Enjoy your Sunday evening while listening to Bamboo Trio Jazz Band performance at The Central Boulevard. Share your love for jazz music with your family and friends by bringing them along with you. Free of charge for entry fee. ? The Central Boulevard - At the corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road and Kanbe Road, Yangon | P 6 pm - 9 pm
27th Monday Consumerism and Climate Change Consumerism, or consumer culture, is a social phenomenon in which lifestyle, status, values, and activities are centered around buying material goods. Unfortunately, the mass consumption of new products has extensive negative effects on the climate; the use of natural resources for production of consumer goods, emissions from the transportation of goods in a global economy, and pollution of the environment through disposal of unwanted goods. ? Seedspace Yangon - Kyan Mar Yay Seik Kan Compound, Corner of
Pansodan Road and South of Kannar Road, Seikkan Tsp, Yangon | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
28th Tuesday Drag Queen Show - Friends Tuesgay Special Pride For this special 2020 Pride Edition in Myanmar, they are proud to host Miss Apri_Licious from Hanoi at OThentic on 28th January for the Friends Tuesgay. Book your seat now and celebrate the Yangon pride with them on 28th January 2020. Happy hour 50% OFF from 5pm to 8pm. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - 45 Yaw Min Gyi St, Yangon | P 7 pm - 11 pm
29th Wednesday Yangon Pride - Queer Dance Performance This year, Yangon Pride will host 2 queer dance performces, led by international dancers Matthew Rogers (USA) & Chris Leuenberger (Swiss). They are working with Myanmar artist Ko Latt for a performance at Goethe on January 29th. Their endless desires are filled with strong passion. They want everything, but are limited by rules, ethics, boundaries and religious affairs. My identity disappears in such a complicated social world.“ Kolatt„ Their dance performance is about physical attraction and the dynamics of the erotic.“ Matthew Rogers & Chris Leuenberger. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road and Nat
Mauk Street, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
30th Thursday Kizomba class (Beginner level) with Alfiya and Alex at Havana 1 hour Kizomba class for beginners focused on basic steps and its variations. The class is suitable for absolute beginners as well as for those who had taken beginners classes before or participated in workshops led by Jermyn Chua in May and October, 2019. All are welcome to Kizomba social after the class. Alex Dyl created an absolute Kizomba Playlist you will be happy to dance with. Just for little education for those absolute beginners. Kizomba is an Angolan dance (it literally means “Party” in Kimbundu, an Angolan language). The music is well known for its distinct slow rhythm, and as a partner dance it focuses on connection coupled with smooth, sensuous movements. Charge: 5,000 kyats incl. one drink. ? Havana Social Club - G23 Urban Asia Centre, Mahabandoola Road, Yangon | P 8 pm - 9 pm
30th Jan - 19th Feb Australia Fair G’day mate! Australia Fair is back on its 7th year running in all marketplace branches this February. Enjoy a wide range of Aussie items from cereals to snacks, sauces, pasta and spreads, juices and wines, fresh meat and fresh fruits flown all the way from down under. Visit all marketplace by City Mart from 30th Jan to 19th Feb and experience the good taste of Australia right here in Yangon. ? Visit all marketplace by City Mart, Yangon
Promotion of the Week Celebrate the New Year with Prosperity Chinese New Year is a time for gifting and sharing seasonal treats with family and friends. Sedona Hotel Yangon’s luxurious hampers is filled with auspicious sweets and savory delights. Available at Garden Wing Lobby. Prosperity Hamper – 88USD and Longevity Hamper – 58USD. Toss to a year of abundance, good health and prosperity with our variety of ‘Lo Hei’ reunion feasts to share with your team members, family and friends. Valid from 8 January to 8 February 2020 for USD 35 nett or USD 30 nett per person. For enquiry or reservation, call +95 9 9 894628822 or +95 1 544060. Taste of America Don’t miss the chance to experience Taste of America only from 30 January until 13 February at D’Cuisine restaurant. To fulfill your craving, call now at +95 1 8605377 for reservation. Lobby Lounge Spend your evening at Lobby Lounge and try our very own Sedona Liqueur Coffee – a rich blend of coffee, sugar and cream sprinkled with a dash of whisky – the perfect way to end a fruitful day. Call us +95 1 860 5377 to book a table. Blue Andy is Sedona’s refreshing Cocktail-of-the-Month, available only at the Lobby Lounge. Spend time with friends and enjoy this invigorating drink anytime!. ? Sedona Hotel - 1 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Tsp, Yangon
Enjoy Brand New Lunch Menu at The Heaven Bistro The Heaven Bistro is pleased to announce that will expand Lunch Menu from today onwards. There will be a variety of Fried, Curry, Soup & Salad with a unique taste & reasonable price. 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 type 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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A Foodie Guide to Junction Square’s New Food Square Just off Pyay Road, Junction Square is central to a hub of prosperity. With Novotel Yangon Max to its north, Crystal Residences adjacent, and Time City Yangon just across Kyun Taw Road, Junction Square is surrounded by economic development. Foodsquare – a new food court in Junction Square offers a variety of culinary selections with international cuisine to cater to the tastes of a discerning and adventurous public. Here’re some restaurants that you would love to dine in while going shopping.
Ippudo Ramen Founded in Fukuoka in 1985 and internationally renowned as Ramen King, Ippudo Ramen became one of the most loved ramen shops in Yangon. Well-known for its tonkotsu ramen, Ippudo offers the highest quality ramen with delicious taste where you can feel the Japanese dining experience with the attentiveness and hospitable service of the staff. With over 80 stores in Japan and more than 60 stores worldwide, Ippudo Ramen opened its first outlet at Junction City in 2017 and second outlet at Junction Square in May 2019. Tel: 09 965 628 838 Hours: 9am to 9pm
Tealive This Malaysian milk tea brand fulfills the dreams of bubble tea lovers in Myanmar, offering various types of bubble tea flavours. One of its most popular menus, Bang Bang is its signature milk tea made with brown sugar which has received a lot of love from milk tea lovers because of its unique taste. Other drinks such as fruit teas and smoothies are also refreshing, making Tealive a popular and must try milk tea shop in Yangon. Hours: 9am – 9pm
Auntie Anne’s Auntie Anne’s is an America’s chain restaurant, specializing in hand-baked pretzels. Founded in 1988, the shop is famous for its hand-rolled soft pretzels, which is known to be perfect with the combination of its signature lemonade. Because of its mouthwatering smell and fresh-baked soft pretzels with different flavours, Auntie Anne’s has received a lot of love from its customers and now it’s here at Junction Square’s Food Square for foodies in Yangon. Tel: 09 440 044 004 Hours: 9am - 9pm
Pepper Lunch Meat, rice and loads of peppers! Pepper Lunch, the world’s renowned Japanese franchise, offers rice and pasta dishes together with meat that is sizzled on a hot iron plate. With over 450 outlets around the world, Pepper Lunch made its debut in Myanmar in 2019 and it offers three options of meat- beef, chicken and salmon. As its slogan “Sizzle it your way” says, its tender and delicious meat and rice combination will fill your tummy with satisfaction and its signature dish, Beef Pepper Lunch is a must try! Tel: 09 761 390 402 Hours: 11am - 10pm
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IN CINEMA
Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 23rd to 29th January 2020
Vanguard Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world’s deadliest mercenary organization. Tanhaji Tanhaji Malusare, a military chieftain in the army of the Maratha king Shivaji, leads the charge to capture the strategically important Kondhana fort guarded by the army of the fierce Rajput chieftain Udaybhan Rathod. Ashfall Stagnant since 1903, at an elevation of 2,744 m, a volcano erupts on the mythical and majestic Baekdu Mountain.
Myat Nu Burmese movie is directed by Phwint Thein Ge Zaw, Stars : Nay Toe, Wut Hmone Shwe Yee, Mone, Nay San, Khin Zar Chi Kyaw, Zin Myo, Shwe Yin Aye, Go Go, Nay Linn Shane, Ngwe Zin Thoon, etc.. Gandaba Burmese movie is directed by Aung Ko Latt and Kitaro Kanematsu, Stars : Shunya Shiraishi, Dommaa layla, Morisaki Win, Shun Sugata, Yan Aung, Khin Zar Chi Kyaw, Si Thu Maung, etc..
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
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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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Artist: MPP YE MYINT. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com