MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 16th August 2019

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16 - 22 AUG 2019

DONATION FOR MON STATE

Catch the PremIer LEAGUE CINE & FORET

Weekly Guide

15th - 17th

Myanmar FoodBev & Myanmar Retail Sourcing Expo 2019 The 6th edition of Myanmar FoodBev and the 4th edition of Myanmar Retail Sourcing Expo will showcase the latest of food & beverage products as well as retail business technology, solution, equipment and also sourcing opportunity of retail products. The exhibition aims to connect international suppliers to Myanmar supermarkets, hypermarkets, retailers, importers, distributors, hoteliers, restaurants and cafes operators. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:30 am - 5 pm

Friday 16th

Reaching Myanmar’s “Unbanked” In this second installment of AYA Bank LinkedIn Local Innovation Lab talks on DX2.0 Series, they will explore the power of innovations the financial sectors are creating to build a dynamic ecosystem that bring better customer experiences to customers and financial empowerment to Myanmar’s “unbanked and underbanked”. Costs to AYA Bank Employees: FOC and Costs to NonAYA Bank Employees: 15,000 kyats. ? AYA Bank - No.416, Mahabandoola Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fun Band live at Parasol Parasol is hosting Fun Band again this month on Friday. Escape the monsoon grey and enjoy some live music in our (covered) outdoor green setting. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - No.340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 6 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. ? Meliá Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Hooked On Seafood Buffet Dinner Start your weekend with a special SEAFOOD dinner at Novotel Yangon Max. For Only 37USD net per person, come enjoy famous seafood buffet every Friday from 6pm to 10.30pm. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

Funk You This Friday they give their love to that sweet sweet FUNK. They’ve got the grooves for your moves, the rhythm for your system and the beats to give you heat for a hot Friday night. Get loose, give it up and give a FUNK. Funky fresh tunes by DJ Mike. ? The Penthouse - 271/273, 8th Floor, Parkside One Building, Bargaya Rd., Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm

LEVEL 2 Sessions #014: House & Techno Combining the best of sound & lighting with a crowd that knows what they want makes LEVEL 2 the most authentic underground experience in Yangon. Entry: 10,000 Kyats with a free beer. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound, Dagon Tsp | P From 11 pm

SWACQ Party Time Dj SWACQ will land on Brave Bar to meet with the real bravers who’s always starving for Trap, Bass house and electro music.

And this is gonna be the big night. ? Brave Bar - No.31/B, Kan Yeik Thar St, Mayangone Tsp | P From 9:30 pm

The Hook Up. Launch Party The Hook Up is a Hip Hop/RnB collaboration album – mixing Myanmar singers with beats from international styles. The Launch event will be held on the afternoon of the 17th Aug at Wardan Jetty, and you are warmly invited to attend. ? Wardan Jetty - Lanmadaw Tsp | P From 5 pm

16th - 17th

Weekend Anniversary Buffet Dinner Satisfy your sense of taste with their international dinner buffet all Fridays and Saturdays of August. Feast on a variety of international hot dishes and salads, sushi and sashimi, fresh seafood, grilled items, laksa, make-your-own-pizza station, rum and mojito station, snow cone and gourmet chocolate fountain. Pay US$ 35 nett for 1 person and get the 2nd person for US$ 1 only.

Inclusive of free flow of beer and soft drinks. ? Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire - Corner of Myittar & Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Rd, South Okkalapa Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Saturday 17th

Masterclass: Increase Sales & ROI through Social Media Groups Learn real life benefits of online communities/groups and the steps to build one to increase sales and return on investment (ROI). Best suited for Strategists and Managers in Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Customer Experience, and for Entrepreneurs. Fees is 100,000 kyats and for ticket information please contact 09 785 266509. ? The Pansodan - No.106, Pansodan Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

MSMFC 2019 Gala Concert: Colors of Myanmar The concert promises to be a sterling venue to house a concert that will not just be excellent music, but a celebration of collaborations of international classical artists with Myanmar traditional music from various ethnicities. The repertoire spans time and genres, from classical to jazz, Western and Chinese instruments, all beautifully aligning with music of Myanmar. Come and celebrate the diversity of Myanmar’s music with the combined talents of more than 20 artistes from half a dozen countries, and the best of Myanmar’s musical talents. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of 10,000 kyats. ? Rosewood Yangon - No.14, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5 pm - 7 pm

FG Live Lounge - ACID FG Live Lounge is cooperating with MRTV 4 and showcasing ACID on the 17th 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 - 9 pm

Myanmar Digital Innovation & Development Event Series 2 The digital innovation and development event series aims to identify various kinds of digital businesses that are established in Myanmar, through a series of networking and workshop events and to create a digital dialog platform to raise awareness about the development of digital economy and digital innovations in Myanmar. ? Impact Hub Yangon YMG - No. 9, Room(202), Building C8, Royal Tower (Behind the Thamada Cinema), YawMinGyi Ward, Dagon Tsp | P 9:30 am - 4 pm

Tea Time Event Special sale exhibition of GOLDEN CITY is here again and bringing a unique special discount for you. “Tea Time Event� will be held at GOLDEN CITY Show Gallery. Please come and enjoy our event with your family and friends. ? Golden City Myanmar - Yankin Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 2 pm - 5 pm

Sunday 18th

5th MCE-023 Cosplay Festival For the people who love animes, mangas and cosplays, Myanmar Cosplay Event organizes the 5th MCE-023 event on the 18th of August. Not only cosplayers but also audience can participate in the contest. Pre ticket price 5,000 kyats and you can buy it at Kira Kira, Character Accessories and Stuff. ? Excel Treasure Hotel - No.520, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Shwe Gone Dine, Bahan Township, Yangon | P 10 am - 5 pm

Wine & Unwind The event is all about having fun, creating memories with friends/family and expressing yourself through creativity. Start with a blank canvas or choose a sketch you like and sip your way to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Their local artist will help you to work on your project while we sip some tasty beverages at The Treetop Wine Bar. ? The Treetop Wine Bar - No.1, U Sein Maung Lane, Mayangone Tsp | P 3 pm - 6 pm

Dub Autonomy with DJ Seeger Seeger is a not so recent immigrant to Yangon, whose passion for mezcal is matched only by a craving for funky basslines. Importing sounds from London via Beirut, his sets traverse the spectrum and ensure you catch all the vibes. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 10 pm

Fruhschoppen Bavarian Brunch Enjoy the free-flow Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier along with the original Weißwurst, Bavarian meatloaf, dumplings, crusted roast pork, cold cuts and Brezeln and with the specialty, like wild boar goulash or German pot roast, marinated in Red Wine for 7 days.

Eat, drink, chat and enjoy the relaxing view offered by their 60 foot swimming pool for only 26 USD net per person. For reservations, please call at 01-371992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - Yangon - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4 pm

Kohaku Japanese Sunday Brunch Make your Sunday even better and bring your family and friends to enjoy the finest Japanese cuisine in Yangon, with a variety of delectable dishes to suit all tastes and refreshing free-flow Kirin Draught Beer. Kohaku Japanese Sunday Brunch - USD 37.00 net per person (Buffet includes free-flow of Kirin Beer). For reservation, please kindly contact 01 544 500. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 11:30 am - 2:40 pm

Tuesday 20th

Ultimate FullBody Functional Workout Episode 2 Learn real life benefits of online communities/groups and the As they are promised, they bring another episode of fantastic event UFFW. It is for your whole body and what your body needs, Of course there will be several things you need to be fit and healthy.

Among them, there will be Agility, speed, endurance, Flexibility, balancing, strength and power. ? Training Ground Myanmar - Urban Asia Center, Corner of 48th St & Maha Bandula Rd, 2nd Floor, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

21st - 22nd

Drink and Draw : Turns Two Come and celebrate their second birthday with us as they paint the night away, and what better way to celebrate their birthday with the pop-ing art genre – Pop Art. Call 09 965 352956 to register. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 11 pm

Thursday 22nd

Entrepreneurs’ Guide Presentation Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association (MYEA) and CCI France Myanmar cordially invite you to celebrate the launch of the first edition of their Entrepreneurs’ Guide to Myanmar. This event is a great opportunity to meet and network with successful entrepreneurs in Myanmar and ask all your questions during an informal networking session. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Bargayar Rd, Park Side One building, 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Promotion of the Week

Wednesday Lady Night at Ember Ladies. Don’t miss your chance to catch 1 lady for 1 Ladies Night Gin & Tonic Promotion at Ember 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 6 pm - 12 am

Tapas Frenzy at Babett Yangon Babett’s starters and tapas will only be the beginning of an evening full of surprising tastes. Every Thursday you can enjoy any tapas dish with a glass of wine for only 6,000 MMK. Make your reservations now at 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P 7 am - 12 am

Wednesday – Couple Nights at Knob N’ Knocker On our couple Nights, for every drink Man Buys, ladies get a free Cocktails. For Table reservation and more information please contact 09 699 849777. ? Knob N’Knockers - Pearl Condo, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 6 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 49000. 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

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

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 13th August 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore. com/yangon/events

GUIDE

Yangon Bars You Can Catch the Prem’ in

By Min Pyae Sone Undeniably the most entertaining league in the world, the Premier League starts anew this week. Will the United duo come up with more swagger dance moves, or will the new Spurs stadium finally grace their trophy cabinet. All this drama and you don’t know where to watch it? Here is a list of bars and restaurants you can catch it all:

Harry’s Thabarwa (Natural) was established by Ashin Ottamasara, the abbot of the Harry’s has branches in many of Myanmar’s major malls. It has a large projector showing matches Live and also re-runs throughout the week.

Good but slightly pricey food for a good quality screening, with the only downside being the closing time—some major Prem’ matches start at 1:30 am and Harry’s closes around 2 am. Fear not, you can catch the re-run the very next day.

Myanmar Plaza (HAGL Myanmar Centre), Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar 09 777 708395 11:00 am- 2:00 am

50th Street Bar A name that stays on the tips of many people’s tongues, locals and expats alike. Dim yellow lights and easy-going staff, 50th street is also a top contender in Myanmar’s sports bar community which is like, almost every bar in Yangon with a TV. There is also a projector upstairs. So if you’re not satisfied with the OLEDS below, grab your beer and proceed upwards. Also closes at around 2 am, so if you really want to catch that late 1:30 fixture, come again the next day for a re-run—they also do that here.

No. 9/13 50th Street, Botahtaung Township 01 397 060 www.50thstreetyangon.com 10:30 am– 1:00 am

Time-Out Sports Bar As the Novotel Yangon’s resident bar, Time-Out has been offering Live Premier League screenings with an excellent beverage selection. The perfect place to chill out and watch your favorite game, while enjoying a cool bear and good quality finger food. Open til 1 am, it’s the same rodeo with TimeOut, but a re-run is to be expected.

Novotel Yangon Max, 459 Pyay Road, Kamaryut Township, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar 01 2305858 5:00 pm - 12:30 am (Daily) | Happy Hour – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sport Bar Sport Bar is an outdoor-sy scene with wide-screens all over—perfect for that intense last-minute drama. It has a very casual setting, a very widely known place for major fanatics of the sport. Be sure to check in for major matches— some after 1 am as it closes at 2 am.

Inya Lake Hotel Compound, No. 37 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon 01 704 428 5:00 pm – 2:00 am

Friends Fusion A sports bar by nature, but also a great gastronomy with a menu to fit the name; a fusion of Thai, Indian, and some European tastes. Their main focus on ‘sports,’ mostly revolves around the latest footy screenings and even a Playstation to play games on. Even after your 90-minutes are up, you can try your hard at snooker or darts.

7, Padonmar Street Sanchaung Township, Yangon, Myanmar 09 977 766333 11:00 am - 12:00 am

Rosie’s Rosie’s is a gem among the huge and spacious bars among this list. In contrast to the Sport Bar, Rosie’s is small but the spirit runs strong. A project, widescreen TVs, and a live band. What more can you ask for? Hit up Rosie’s for the late night rush of top-flight English football, and maybe some billiards after.

No.25, 50th Street (Lower Block), Botahtaung Township 09 777 066714 5:00 pm - 1:00 am

Donation for disaster in Mon State, Myanmar With 62 civilians found dead, confirmed by Myanmar Fire Services Department this morning, Mon State has been subject to one of the fatal floods of all time, followed by many tragic casualties and victims who have just lost their homes to landslides, heavy water damage or lack of access to proper shelter. Here is a list of charities you can contribute to, whether it may be money, clothes or food:

Wai Lu Kyaw Foundation No. 237, Kant Kaw Myaing Street, 23rd Ward, VIP 1, Thuwana, Thingangyun Township, Yangon.

09 4555 00010, 09 4555 00014, 09 7760 89484 Account holder: U Soe Thein NRC: 12/ThaKeTha (N) 011519 Bank: KBZ (Thuwana outlet) Account number: 078 30 120 600 13 7001 (Kyats), 20 610920600137201 (US$)

Daw Khin Kyi Foundation No 60,University Avenue Road, Bahan Township, Yangon 09 4506 92929, 09 2543 89959 Account holder: Daw Khin Kyi Foundation Bank: CB Account number: 001 66003 000 000345

Khin Hnin Kyi Thar Foundation 09 4480 06759, 09 2561 84566 Account holder: Khin Hnin Kyi Thar Bank: AYA Account number: 002 02 010 10 84 0552

Myanmore Office Support Mon state! We are collecting clothes and supplies at our office with planned delivery tomorrow, end of Wednesday supported by Mandalar Minn Express. Please feel free to call us or give a visit for any further information.

Urban Asia Center, 2nd Floor (Corner of Maha Bandula Rd. & 48th St.), Botahtaung Township, Yangon 09 7790 03702 Office hours: 9 am – 6 pm

MSMEs Association - Yangon No.25, Bout Htaw Butar Yone Street, Yankin Township, Yangon 09 2037750, 09 2037750, 09 7777 13577 Account holder: U Aung Myo Wai Bank: KBZ Account number: 280 30200 700 898001 Account holder: U Aung Naing Oo Bank: AYA Account number: 0200201010063900

JCGV introduces a new Cine & Foret Ever thought about watching a movie in a forest with your friends or significant other?

Cine & Foret is a new initiative for people looking to try something new--or something green? “Cine and Foret” hall is allegedly modelled after a “nature” concept.

Inside the theater, the walls are aligned with Scania Moss, to imitate a forest along with scents from oxygen concentrators and scent machines. Everything is green here, even the lobby area and a mini bar with the sounds of birds and waterfalls - something which JCGV ensures to make you feel refreshed. Speaking of refreshed, you will be served with a bottle of Evian mineral water, snacks and a blanket (all complimentary) inside. You can order food from the menu before you enter the cinema yet no alcoholic options.

The seating arrangement is also very different from typical movie theaters. In lieu of rows and rows of back-stiffening seating style most common in conventional movie theaters, the seats at “Cine and Foret” are taking a new approach – 36 hygiene leather bean bags. When it comes to cabanas , there are only four for couples exclusively in the back with a small table and two pillows, plus a stringy drapes for a special kind of privacy.

Hopefully, this allows the audience to be in a reclining position on bean bags that are provided as seating, giving one the impression of watching the movie while lying on the grass. Ohh … they provide a FREE WiFi. Ticket prices: 2D movie – Bean Bag: 18,000 Kyats, Cabana: 45,000 Kyats 3D movie – Bean Bag: 20,000 Kyats, Cabana: 50,000 Kyats

Address: Address: 5th floor, Junction City Mall, Bogyoke Rd, Pabedan Township, Yangon

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 15th to 21st August 2019 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 Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Tamwe, Nay Pyi Taw

Line Walker 2 The three big men are playing with Taiwan. Continuing the case of “ undercover undercover” the dark internet is about to be sealed. The Police are in an unprecedented panic when the black police surfaced. Is a thief a soldier? Police Civil War is on fire.

Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Tamwe, 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 South Dagon Mega Ace (Tamwe, Thar Kay Ta, Dawbon, North Okkalapa, Hlaing Thar Yar)

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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FIRE STATION

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YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

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