MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 6th September 2019

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6 - 12 SEP 2019

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Weekly Guide

Friday 6th

Creamfields Myanmar 2019 The World’s leading festival, Creamfields, now arrives to Myanmar.

The first edition of Creamfields will debut on September 6th at Thuwunna Bumi Event Park with world’s top Djs; KSHMR, CARTA, DANNIC, i_O, SLUSHII, SNAILS and YAKO all night long. ? Thuwanna Bumi Event Park - Thanthumar Road, Between Shwe Ingyin Housing & Chanthar Gon Yaung Housing, Thingangyun Tsp | P 4 pm - 12 am

Celebrated Night Mark Jason, Helay & Thu Thu along with Lucky Hand Band will be at 7th Joint to celebrate the TGIF with you guys. Save your seats by calling 09 260 600 552. ? 7th Joint Bar and Grill - Urban Asia Center, Corner of 47th St and Mahabandoola Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Let’s hear the Venture Capitalist speak As a part of Keier Labs Knowledge Series, Mr Matthew Viner - Investment Manager, EME Myanmar, U Tin Min Htut - Executive Director, Trust Venture Partners and Kenneth Tan - Moderator, The Keier Group will discuss about VC investments in Myanmar, Start up scenes, growth and expansion, Funding and evaluation. Admission is free. ? The Keier Group - No.561,563,565,567, Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp | P 3:30 pm - 6 pm

T.I.M Techno Party T.I.M. is back at LEVEL 2 for more Techno all night long. Three nations together with Fatboy FAT (Japan), MAX DESMA (France) and CsallO (Hungary). They will bring you amazing Techno night so don’t miss out stay tune and let’s get ready for crazy crazy night. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Compound, Dagon Tsp | P From 10 pm

First Friday - Edition #5 Prime Rib returns to tempt you with some delicious juicy ribs and brisket (food charged separately) with 5 glasses of wine for 18,000 MMK. Spin lucky wheel and receive up to 50% discount on all purchases. Join Loyalty Member Scheme for free and enjoy a 10% ongoing discount. The best way to jump start your weekend and a new month. ? The Warehouse Myanmar - No.150, Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 10 pm

Friday Seafood Night There is nothing more fun as spending a Friday night with family, friends and your favorite seafood, accompanied by free-flow beer and soft drinks. Enjoy the best quality in town at $32 net per person only. For bookings or more information, please contact 01 9345000. ? Melia Yangon - No.192, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Lady J X PA Join her this Friday at Port Autonomy where she will be spinning a blend of Hip Hop & Trap to get you up on the dance floor for another unforgettable Friday night. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 10 pm

6th - 8th

MyanAuto ’19

Myanmar’s No. 1 International Auto Parts, Accessories, Services & Repair Equipment Show will once again provide the ideal marketing platform for auto, auto parts, accessories and service and repair equipment manufacturers and suppliers to meet face-to-face with key buyers and business owners. ? Fortune Plaza - Corner of Minanda Rd and Thumana Rd, Tharkayta Tsp | P 9 am - 5 pm

6th - 30th

Monsoon Melodies 2019 Art Exhibit

Gallery 65 is pleased to present a brand new art exhibition “Monsoon Melodies 2019” featuring the collective works of 16 Myanmar artists. These artists from an informal collective represented by Gallery 65. This will be a month long exhibition opening on the 6th of September through 30th of September, 2019. The exhibit will feature the most recent artworks of established Myanmar master artists and also the works of selected young up and coming artists.

The exhibit will feature over 50 paintings from various mediums such as watercolor, acrylics and oil. ? Gallery 65 - No.65, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 10 am - 6 pm

Saturday 7th

Forgotten Allies: Myanmar Premiere & Filmmaker Q&A Join Grammar Productions, Rosewood Yangon and Dulwich College Yangon for the Myanmar premiere of ‘Forgotten Allies: the search for Myanmar’s lost heroes’, before it broadcasts internationally later this year. The film screening (45′) will be followed by a Q&A session with the film’s Director, Alex Bescoby. Ticket Price is 10,000 Kyats (Member) and 20,000 Kyats (Non Member). ? Rosewood Yangon - No.14, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Star City Saturday Fresh Market They have been organizing their Fresh Market bi-weekly since September 2017 in order to the convenience of living at Star City residents. Their usual organic local vendors will be participating to sell locally-grown and organic produce vegetables, seafood, chicken, eggs, fruits, curry powder, freshly baked loaves of bread, a variety of breakfast (Myanmar, Shan, Thai, Indian Food) and a delicious roasted and grilled meat at our market. Local made coconut virgin oil products, fresh flowers and plants are another mainstays. Italian wine company will also come and promote their tasty wines too. ? Star City Thanlyin - Kyaik Khauk Pagoda Rd, Thanlyin Tsp | P 7:30 am 11:30 am

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Entrance Fee is 30 USD with 3 Cup of Beers and a change to win 200 USD worth (Consultation Package 3-hours) and goody bag. ? Yangon Yangon - Sakura Tower, No.339, Bogyoke Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6 pm - 11 pm

Kaung Su: Ashes of Time Join the opening of Kaung Su’s Ashes of Time, the artist’s 3rd solo exhibition at Myanm/art since 2016. ? Myanm/art - 48th St, Urban Asia Center, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 6 pm

Sunday 8th

The Makers Market #7 Bringing together the finest in local handmade arts and crafts, food vendors, activities, and music. Discover, collect, listen, eat, and connect to unique local made products while meeting makers, designers and artists who create them. Come for the sunset and stay for the stars while discovering a variety of products and treasures that are unique, original and designed to inspire. ? Karaweik gardens - Kandawgyi Park Tsp | P 4 pm - 9 pm

Super Sunday Brunch Indulge yourself in Hamachi, Norwegian king crab, salmon roe, French oysters, Australian Wagyu beef, black truffle pasta and lobster Paella. Enjoy the best brunch in town at US$58 net per person, including their well-known highlights and a free-flow of Sangria, Mojito, sparkling wine, white and red wine, beer and soft drinks. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 3 pm

Explorers night A weekly gathering of broke-ass teachers, interns and volunteers.

Come hang out, Peace corp and Thabarwa monastery crew will get a free shot, in fact everyone gets a free shot on arrival. Drinks are about 1000-1500 at the bar, you can bring your own food (they have bowls etc) but please no outside alcohol. ? The LODGE Bar - No.114, Shwe Taung Tan St, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 7 pm - 11 pm

Little Luxuries Brunch Relish the luscious Sunday Brunch menu inclusive of live grill station, cocktail bar, chocolate mousse and espuma tiramisu live station, chocolate truffle corner and tempura station. Call 01 937 7188 for reservations. ? Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel - Corner of U Aung Myat Rd and Kan Yeik Thar Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 12 pm - 3 pm

Sunday’s Latin Affair Join the dancing workshop; quench your thirst with free-flow of different flavors of Bacardi Mojitos, Corona Beer and soft drinks and hop in and out of the swimming pool surrounded by the lush greenery of the gardens. Sunday Brunch is at $26 net per person.

For reservations, please call 01 371 992. ? Rose Garden Hotel Yangon - No.171, Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4 pm

Figure Drawing Night Join for the first Sunday Figure Drawing Night with Ko Ko Naing.

Please book your seats so that we can prepare drawing materials for you. Fees is 20,000 Kyats (Drawing Materials included). ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 9 pm

Wednesday 11th

Maximize Your Career Trajectory An eye opening workshop on managing life and career by well experienced master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and action learning coach who have done more than 30 workshops for corporations and government organizations. Ask personal advice from a life coach in Q & A session. Expand your professional network by meeting professionals from various backgrounds. ? Seedspace Yangon - Kyan Mar Yay Seik Kan Compound, Corner of Pansodan Rd and Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Thursday 12th

Wine and Dine With Ederra It is a great honor to welcome personally Gaetan Lefeuvre, Brand ambassador from Codorniu Raventos at SEEDS.An amazing range of wines paired with delicious dishes fromChef Felix Eppisser & SEEDS kitchen team and a live Spanish music throughout the dinner. For reservations, call 09 97 27 84 84 1 and 01 655 900. ? Seeds Restaurant and Lounge - No.63/A, U Tun Nyein St, Mayangone Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 10 pm

Apps & Beers Episode.6 An interactive feedback session with people who have the same interests as you. They will discuss topics like feedback for your UI/ UX, understanding your customer, marketing your product to customers, etc. This will be a series of events and you can queue up for your turn if you can’t make it to the first one. Networking Session at the end of the event. ? Impact Hub Yangon - Yaw Min Gyi Ward, Royal Towers, C8, Room 202, Dagon Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 9 pm

Promotion of the Week

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Sedona Hotel Yangon The tradition of sharing begins at Sedona. Gift your family and friends with the flavourful and luxurious mooncakes. Avail of the early bird discount of 15% on any order of mooncake box and a 20% discount for 100 boxes or more until 1 September 2019. A variety of flavors and packages are available. Available until 13 September 2019. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No.1, Set Mhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp

Jazz Night at Sarkies Bar Every Wednesday from the 11th of September, enjoy a mid-week unwind with live Jazz music that pairs perfectly with our iconic Strand Sour at Sarkies Bar from 7pm - 10pm.

For reservations, please call (95) 1243 377~79. ? Strand Restaurant - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Wednesday Ladies Night at Ember Ladies. Don’t miss your chance to catch Lady Night promotion at Ember Japanese restaurant. For every lady, there is a 25% off for Freixenet Rose OR Freixenet Brut in every WEDNESDAY night. So tell your friends and will see you soon at Ember. ? Ember Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Bae Rd, Yankin Tsp | P From 5 pm

50% Italian Cuisine Discount! at The Ritz Yangon Imagine getting 50% off on some of the best Italian food in town for a whole September. The Ritz is welcoming customers to their beautifully decorated two-story restaurant for a lovely time with a lovely price tag. Come and enjoy the Ritz, only pay for the 50% charges for food. (Drinks are not included in 50% off promotion.) ? The Ritz Yangon - No.61, University, Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 11 pm

Happy Hour 5pm to 8pm Daily at Knob n’ Knocker YOMA Tower – 12,500mmk YOMA 1 Litre Mug – 3,500mmk Carlsberg Tower – 16,500mmk Carlsberg 1 Litre Mug – 5,500mmk Tuborg Tower – 15,000mmk Tuborg 1 Litre Mug – 4,500mmk Each purchase comes with a free snack, either French Fries or Spicy Anchovies Salad. ? Knob N’Knockers - Pearl Condo, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5 pm - 8 pm

Sunday Steak promotion at Prime Rib Enjoy 500g Dry Aged Black angus striploin steak, 2 side dishes & a bottle of Chateau Vircoulon Bordeaux for Ks 49,000. Reservations are highly recommended! Call 09264655551 & book your table now. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, Corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 48th Street, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

An Italian Pasta Affair at Babett with Guest Chef Manuel Polin On 10th and 11th September, Babett Eatery & Bar shines the spotlight on Chef Manuel Polin, the Brand Ambassador (Asia and Middle East) for Rustichella d’Abruzzo pasta. For over 13 years, Chef Manuel Polin has carved a career working in 5-star hotels, and fine-dining restaurants across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Today he joins Rustichella d’Abruzzo, an artisanal Italian pasta company that dates back to 1924 when it first started in Penne, Italy.

Join us at Babett, where Chef Manuel Polin and Babett’s own Chef Christoph Buzare will collaborate in the kitchen to create an Italian inspired pasta menu. Guests will be able to enjoy 4 dishes created

by Chef Polin using Rustichella d’Abruzzo pasta, that will be available for both lunch and dinner at Babett Eatery & Bar. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 11:30 am - 11 pm

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 3rd September 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore. com/yangon/events

GUIDE

YANGON POST OFFICE: HOW DOES IT WORK

By T Nang Seng Myat

Yangon Post Office is now advancing to a speedy level with more available services and accuracies. Fortunately, it can be seen by evaluating the scenes and flowing figures of economics and rising amount of accessibility inside the huge network in Myanmar.

The cost ranges vary according to the following categorized sections: 1. Ordinary Letter 2. Ordinary Printed Letter 3. Registered Newspaper ( requires work license ) 4. Sample Package 5. Packages up to 10 kg 6. Value Payable letter 7. Value Payable Parcel 8. Air Surcharge The followings are the figures and cost ranges of both packages and ordinary letter for domestic charges.

An average package should cost around 1400 Ks while the weight from 500 g – 1000g costs 200 Ks for every additional 500 g.

If the package weighs more than 1000 g and lesser than 2000 g, it costs 2000 Ks at its constant rate but changes for every additional 1000g for 200 Ks. Now that the services and facilities are developed as a result of improved and efficient technology and transportation system for domestic purposes, all mails, and items alike are arranged at fixed prices as follows: 1 g - 500 g 1kg - 1.5 kg 25kg - 20 kg

= 1000 Ks = 2000 Ks = 10500 Ks

The numbers stated above are of Domestic Price Range of Express Items.

Although things were delayed in the past 10 years, not only domestically but also internationally, items either mails or packages of any weights are now delivered within two days at the most. Myanmar Post Office has now organized two main categories such as Postcard and Air Letter according to its Zones: A, B and C for all the countries as listed under International Zones.

Roughly, the data shows as follows: 1 Postcard costs from at least 1000 Ks for all Zones 1 Air Letter costs from at least 1000 Ks for all Zones Therefore, the estimated highest and lowest costs range from 1000 Kyats to 22, 300 Kyats. The benefit is that all the items that customers are willing to send are now delivered at a fast track and mass networking system.

Currently, the Post Office has officially published and distributed the most recent invented stamps that represent 8 nationalities: Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Bamar, Rakhine and Shan. Each stamp costs 100 Kyats. These unique stamps of Myanmar as an accomplishment of 52nd Anniversary of the Establishment of ASEAN joint cultures are invented and publicly announced on the official page of Myanmar Post Office on 3rd August 2019.

Address: Corner of Bo Aung Kyaw St & Strand Road, Botahtaung Township Opening hours: 9 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed all weekend.

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The Northern BBQ: Defining Northern Shan Food in Yangon Ethnic food restaurants are growing presence in Yangon. The latest installment to Urban Asia’s huge restaurant pool is The Northern BBQ with a promise to offer a dining experience straight from the chilly mountains of Northern Shan State; the high altitude and cool climate calls for a spicy yet rich flavour in most of their dishes.

The menu is divided into a Yunnan-style BBQ and other a la carte dishes such as Malar Hin, a derivative Shan that’s prepared with Mala Sauce. The owner Sai Leng Seng or Steven himself is from Muse and have been quite captivated by the food industry while on his trip to various countries like Australia, the USA, and Singapore.

“The food [in foreign countries] is more cultural appropriate and sometimes are totally different than the actual food. For example, Crab Rangoon. It doesn’t look like a crab dish. That’s what I want to show Yangon. What real Northern Shan State food tastes like.”

Still not convinced? What better way than to try them yourself and let your taste buds decide.

Address: G - 16, Urban Asia Center, Corner of Mahar Bandula Road and 47th Street, Botahtaung Township, Yangon 09 765509457

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 5th to 11th September 2019

The Angry Birds Movie 2 The sequel film of Angry Birds video game series and the plot follows Red, Chuck, and Bomb being forced to team up with Leonard and the rest of the pigs when an advanced weapon threatens both Bird and Piggy Island.

Dagon Centre (2), Nay Pyi Taw, Gold Class SAHHO Indian action thriller film about an expansive criminal syndicate engulfed in a power struggle following the death of their leader all the while intelligence agencies use this to their advantage to take them down once and for all.

Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sein Gay Har, Mingalar North Okkalapa, Mingalar Tamwe, Dagon Centre (2), Nay Pyi Taw, Gold Class

Angel has Fallen Agent Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat.

Nay Pyi Taw, Gold Class

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

Nay Pyi Taw, Gold Class

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01-9253591, 01-9253592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 City Mall | 09 764802081 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 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

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TMT Hair Design 30 % off total bill

? No 163, 1 st floor, Corner of 48 st & Mahabandulla Road ,Botataung Township,Yangon 09 430 67136

Training Ground Myanmar 10 % off total bill

? Urban Asia Center, Corner of 48th Street & Maha Bandula Road, No. (10-H), 1st Floor, Botahtaung Township, Yangon 09 45888 7272 See www.myanmore.com/yangon/card/ for more card deals

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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THIS WEEK’S PHOTO

Artist:Myo Pya. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com