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23 - 29 AUG 2019
The Able: Serving with hearts
A Guide to Bogalay Zay DORA AND Street THE LOST CITY OF GOLD
Weekly Guide
Friday 23rd
Myanmar Film Screening by: Min Min Hein Support Min Min Hein; a Myanmar filmmaker, as he showcases a variety of his short films. Entry to the screening is free and each film is based on a topic relating to Myanmar ranging from people, places, and cultures. There will be 5 short films shown with a total run time of 44 minutes. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - No.340, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 7 pm - 11 pm
Tour De Sonne – Start Uncharted Horizons and Sonne International are collaborating on a project to raise money to be put towards the future of the Yangon Street Kids. Jochen and Michael from Uncharted Horizons will cycle 3000km from Yangon to Singapore over a month. Come and join them as they get street kids out of their cycle by supporting Sonne International in building an educational centre for underprivileged children of Yangon. Get your dancing shoes ready as their stage will be taken over by superb local and international artists: Georg Grace-ful, Fun Band, DJ LadyJ. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 7:30 pm
Young and Dangerous On 23rd August Friday, BlackSociety’s 2nd instalment ‘Young and Dangerous’ will be taking place at THE MAZE. For this party they will be bringing in their own very talented and hot young gun Y3LLO. Together with Y3LLO they will be bringing MRNA, SYNE and LEONIUM to light up the stage. For table reservation please contact 09 899 664569. ? The Maze Club - No.34/E, Horse Race Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P From 9:30 am
House Party Join The Penthouse this Friday for some “proper” music. Come for dinner and stay for the party. ? The Penthouse - 271/273, 8th Floor, Parkside One Building, Bagaya Road, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm
Saturday 24th
Yangon Farmers Market #65 Your favorite farmers and producers are coming together again to bring you the best and freshest food that Yangon has to offer. It’s the perfect place to spend your Saturday morning- shopping, meeting friends, supporting the community and grabbing some fresh breakfast. ? Karaweik Palace , Karaweik Compound - Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 8 am - 12 pm
FG Live Lounge - Chit Kaung & Eaint Chit FG Live Lounge is cooperating with MRTV 4 and showcasing Chit Kaung Family on the 24th of August. Seats are limited and the ticket price is 15,000 Kyats. ? Yay Kuu Amplified Broadcast Centre - Waizayantar Road, Mayangone Tsp | P 6 pm - 11 pm
Badminton Tournament at Dulwich College Yangon A thrilling event where enthusiasts get to compete and showcase their sporting talent in Badminton, at our outstanding sports facilities at Dulwich College Yangon’s Star City campus. ? Dulwich College - Star City, Thanlyin Tsp | P 9 am - 12:30 pm
New Direction Live at Parasol Stick to the surrounding palms and hanging ferns as Parasol sways to the eclectic stylings of the band of New Direction Band. From 8pm -11pm the 5 piece ensemble will play past and present favourite from soft rock, pop and jazz giving everyone a chance to sing and dance along. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - 340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 12 am
FAB 90 – Club Night for LGBT & their friends The one and only Queen Ma Ma Moe and her gorgeous Natt friends will be performing the traditional spirit dance and the ritual. Also, their friends at The penthouse will provide special fab menu drinks with affordable price for the night. So make sure you rest the night before, call your possy, come to fab and be possessed with all the cool people of Yangon. ? The Penthouse - 271/273, 8th Floor, Parkside One Building, Bagaya St, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 9:30 pm
Babett Goes Live x Lynn Khat Catch the extra-funny and enthusiastic singer, well-known for his recent appearance in The Voice Myanmar, Lynn Khat! Come catch him live on stage this Saturday’s night for Babett Goes Live. ? Babett - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P 9 pm - 11 pm
Sunday 25th Rhythm & Wine
Celebrate Rhythm & Wine. Enjoy the unplugged band and Tapas by Chef Sunny. ? Burbrit Taproom - No.74, Ma Naw Hari St, Dagon Tsp | P 5 pm - 9 pm
Love Korea 2019 LIVE the performance of Project-K, Key and K-Pop Cover Dance, Korean Language speaking competition, Korean Food Tasting. Not only that you can also get korea products with reasonable price. ? Junction City - Corner of ShweDagon Pagoda Rd and BoGyoke Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 10 am - 6 pm
Trance Land Vol:2 Usually happen once a month, Trance Land Vol:2, will take you to space with special lighting effect and Trance melodic tunes. ? Brave Bar - Kan Yeik Thar St, Mayangone Tsp | P From 9:30 pm
Tuesday 27th
Tax Update: Tax Administrative Law effective from 1 Oct 2019 PwC Myanmar in collaboration with AustCham will be hosting a breakfast seminar on the New Tax Administration Law enacted that will be effective from 1st October 2019 and further developments in Myanmar taxation covering the draft Union Taxation Law 2019/2020 that was released in early August. Cost 10/15 USD and if you want to make reservation please contact info@a-mcc.com. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Ladies in Red Golf Tournament The very first Ladies in Red Golf Tournament will be launched on 27th August. Tee Off time will start from (7:00)AM. As a registration fee, only 35,000 Ks for one person, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and also free buggy fee. Don’t miss this special chance with the incredible offer of them. If you are interested in this tournament
to participate, please contact Dagon Golf City (09-445888881-3) to buy tickets latest by 24th August. ? Dagon Golf City - Kha Yae Pin Road, Mingaladon Tsp | P 7 am - 1 pm
Friend’s Tuesday - Drag Queen Show Friends Tuesday at OThentic is back with The Drag Queen Show Time with Miss Nicki. Do not miss her and be at OThentic from 6pm till late in the evening. Happy hour “Half Price” will still be from 5pm till 8pm. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - No.45, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 11 pm
Wednesday 28th LADIES NIGHT
Wednesday Ladies night with Superb promo from BALLANTINE FINEST WHISKY “buy one get one free” Enjoy “LEO UNPLUGGED BAND” start from 7:30pm. “Welcome drink Ballantine Tokyo Cocktails”. ? Terminal5-Bar & Grill - No.27, Sanchaung St, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:30 pm
AFTERPAST:HipHopShow-BO HTET Artist: G Tone, Lan Bar,Zwe Thet Paing, Jimmy Jacobs (SME), Bo Htet (BBB) and other featuring Artists will take LEVEL 2 on the 28th of August. Entry fee is 10,000 kyats and please call 09 254 272 460 for reservations. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International compound, Pyay Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 29th
50th Street Pub Quiz Thursdays Show off your general knowledge, and potential drinking abilities at the 50th Street Pub Quiz every Thursday - it’s fun. Winners of each round(6) get 50% off their next round of drinks. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8:30 pm - 11 pm
Sunday 1st September YSX EXPO 2019
Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) aims to share market insights to local and foreign investors in Myanmar stock market and to encourage the development of Myanmar capital market’s ecosystem. There will be a short presentation by 5 listed companies’ executives to present future business outlines of their companies and Panel Discussion of “Impact of Foreign Participation on Myanmar Stock Market” with outstanding panelists; U Htay Chun, Mr.Scott Oscheroff, U Kyaw Myo Htoon, U Thet Htun Oo, Daw Thaw Dar Sein, and moderator; U Zeya Thu. And Influential Expert Talk by Dr. Maung Maung Thein and Foreign Expert Talk by Mr. Nguyen Quang Thuan, will address about benefits and challenges of investing stocks in Myanmar Stock Market. All sessions will be provided with simultaneous English translation and it is recommended for foreigners who are interested to invest in Myanmar Stock Market to attend the YSX EXPO 2019. Since there is a limitation of the seats, please kindly register in advance via Yangon Stock Exchange by calling 01-371274 and 09762690560 or online Registration Form: http://ysxexpo2019.ysxmm.com/registration-form. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Road, Kamaryut Tsp| P 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Promotion of the Week
Friday Ladies night at Knob n’ Knocker At Knob N‘ Knockers Bar & Grill the only place you can dine and enjoy cocktails. Dance away, sing karaoke (open concept) and smoke shisha. Enjoy Free cocktails 6:00PM-9:00 PM every Friday for the Month of August. Try our own special Cocktail “Don’t Call Me Baby” served with a special glass. ? Knob N’Knockers - Pearl Condo, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm
Ladies night at Babett Swing by every Wednesday from 5 pm till 11pm and get 1 bottle of sparkling wine for every 4 ladies. Pair the wines with wide selection of charcoal grilled meats, imported cold cuts & cheese, signature burgers and much more. Make your reservations now at 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P 5 pm - 11 pm
Unlimited Thursdays at Prime rib Every Thursday we have SMOKED BEEF BABY BACK RIBS PROMOTION at Prime Rib. UNLIMITED RIBS & FREE FLOW BEER Ks 22800 from 6pm to 9pm. Reservations are highly recommended. CALL Now to reserve, or take a chance. For reservations call 09264655551. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, Corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 48th Street, Botahtaung | P 6 pm - 9 pm
Salmon Festival at Sushi Tei Myanmar Serving the freshest Salmon Sashimi in Town! Air Flown every week from Norway. You will not disappoint once you get the taste of freshness of the sea! Sushi Tei Myanmar is having a 20% Discount on all Salmon Items for the month of August. ? Sushi Tei - No.126, Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Tsp | P 10 am - 10 pm
Let’s Celebrate Sweet Autumn at Sedona Hotel Yangon From MMK 213,900 nett or US$ 138 nett, create your luxurious staycation memories with Sedona Hotel Yangon and take back a sweet souvenir from us. Enjoy a fun and unique staycation with your loved ones in one of our Premier Room at the exclusive Inya Wing inclusive of buffet breakfast for 2 persons at our all-day dining restaurant, D’Cuisine. We will give you a Sedona’s famous moonCake box upon your check out. For more information and reservation please contact 01 860 53 77. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No.1, Set Mhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp
Come down to Ember for the very first Wine Night Free Flow Wines from The Warehouse (The Warehouse Myanmar) as well as Free Flow selection of 5 Japanese Inspired Canapés such as the Duck Breast with Yakiniku Sauce & Micro Cress and the Home-made Crab & Corn Cream Croquettes! All uniquely created at Ember. Ember’s Wine Night will also be featuring The Bamboo Trio Jazz Band! Playing live just for this very special night. ? Ember Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Bae Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm
DISCLAIMER : Information as of 20th August 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore. com/yangon/events
GUIDE
A Guide to Bogalay Zay Street Min Pyae Sone Here are the what-to-dos and where-to-gos in Bogalay Zay Street.
Eateries Indian Tadka Downtown Indian Tadka’s branch near Bogalay Zay street brings good quality Indian cuisine and a world with magical spices to get an exotic food experience. 01 389367
Mogok Noodle Bar Just before you enter the street, on the left, you’ll be greeted with a homey noodle shop with nice staff and lovely aunties. They have good shan noodles and other shan delights - all for a good price. 09 683230096
Brooklyn Bar A bar that simply has a classical essence by its decoration of portraits on the brick walls. Live music is open for singing and entertainment. Great taste of beer bites and reasonable price draws customers every night. 09 261116544
Indian Bazaar You can get India-made goods at the Indian Bazaar near the front end of Bogalay Zay. From women sarees to all sorts of spices. 09 760154997
Buthee Buthee is a lot of things. A vintage throwback, a curry house, and a place for good creamy desserts. 09 894120277
Able Cafe The Able is established with the intent to do something to help people with physical handicaps. This cafe has books and a very unique way of ordering. The café is operated solely by audibly challenged staff and you can learn sign language to further broaden communication with the staff – maybe even make a joke or two. 09 963034495
Art Galleries Myanmar Deitta A not-for-profit civil society organisation committed to developing the resources for documentary photography, filmmaking and multimedia production in Myanmar. They host great shows and exhibitions so make you check it out. 09 899986330
Pansuriya Art Space and Cafe This art gallery specialises in photography and showcases vintage, historical pictures as well as contemporary artworks. They also provide framing services. 09 778949170
Bonjour Bonjour is home to a mix of traditional Myanmar items, created with a modern twist. Founded by Patrick Robert, the French interior designer and architect who is responsible for the current design of the Governor’s Residence.
Social Enterprises Yuwaddy Center Yuwaddy Center is a handicraft along Bogalayzay Street. Walking into the airconditioned modern and casual interior, there is a display of colorful and stylish bags, cushions and other soft fabric goods . 09 421474560
Beauty & Fashion Burman Barbershop Burman turns the clock and brings back these lavish experiences among us men. Their barbers are on deck not only for a haircut but to transform and escalate your entire attitude on what it takes to be a true Burmese gentlemen. 09953726200
Ga Mone Pwint Ga Mone Pwint is a department store that houses various cosmetic, fashion, and one J-donuts store.
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The Able: Serving with hearts Nay Thiha Nowadays, Yangon’s café scene is growing fast and standing out from the crowd is not exactly a piece of cake. Nevertheless, the latest contender to the fierce competition is The Able Café, with a new belief. Recently opened a week ago in lower Bogalayzay street, The Able is located on the second floor in an old building which will be hard to find on the first visit. What extraordinary about this place is the entire staff – from servers to chefs – is composed of people with hearing and speech impairments. Ko Myo Kyaw Thu, a co-founder of the cafe, says he always wanted to do something to help people with physical handicaps and that’s why he decided to start the café with his two compatible friends. “We have to think about how to make the workplace comfortable for them since they can’t hear you calling. So we have installed an LED light bulb at each table, then you just have to press it to get their attention.” Another thing you would notice here is the rich collection of books both in Burmese and English languages on the shelves. Myo says he wants to resurrect the coffee-and-book experience from today high-speed WiFi incident. But the place itself is a bit dim to read for overlong and Myo notices this, too.
He mentioned the Head Chef here had an experience working in the kitchen of a finedining restaurant in Yangon. The cafe now focuses on Burmses and Thai cuisines. “We are now experimenting different menu, shifting from day to day to find out what are the customers’ favourite dishes.” I tried the Rice Salad (3,500 Kyats) that comes with pork cuts dipped in dressing sauce. The taste is satisfying but it would be better if it comes in a bowl – easier to mix all the in4gredients. The Seaweed Salad (3,000 Kyats) is an average rate. Both meals are generous in portion, and the Mango Juice (2,500 Kyats) has genuine, sugar-free sweetness of mango and is really delightful! Myo says his plans for expanding to the upstairs, offering halal-certified meat and of course installing a brighter interior lighting system to attract more readers. “Now I’m learning sign language, and customers can learn for free, too. We have a teacher.” If you’re a quick learner, you may one day be able to make orders in sign language rather than point at the items on the menu – or even make jokes with the staff about your unsuspecting friends.
Address: No (58), first floor (left), Bogalayzay Street (Lower block), Botahtaung Tsp, Yangon , 09 963 034 495 11am – 8pm
GALLERY
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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 22nd to 28th August 2019 Dora and the Lost City of Gold Dora, a teenage explorer, leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. MMingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Tamwe, Nay Pyi Taw
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark A group of teenagers found a scary story book of Sarah Bellow from the old Bellows house. When they find out their names in the story, what will happen next ? . Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Nay Pyi Taw
The Great Myanmar The first Burmese 3D movie with a plot that revolves around ancient Myanmar and Buddhism will make its way to the theatres this week. A joint effort of EBS, a South Korean company, and Forever Group Co. Ltd, this well anticipated movie will feature places all around the country such as Bagan, Inlay and many more. Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar South Dagon
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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Artist:Ko Ko Naing. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com