MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 2nd August 2019

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2 - 8 AUG 2019

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Weekly Guide

Friday 2nd

Chef Topher Live At Port Autonomy Chef Topher is probably the tallest DJ & hype man in Asia. He has been a regular on the Hong Kong nightclub scene since 2008 at major clubs like SUGAR, CLIQ, CLUB SHAKE SHAKE & BEHOLD. Now welcome him to Port Autonomy for the first time. Save your seat by calling 01 392 263. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 10 pm

OVERLOAD: RADIOACTIVE Another episode of OVERLOAD will take place on 2nd August at Fuse. There will be unique musical performances with special Visual Effects to make your night a memorable one. Line Up - STARX (Headliner), BurmeseSmash, Da Leonz, SnakeRace, YL. For Table Reservations - 09 44000 7788. ? FUSE - 4th Floor of Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From 10 pm

First Friday - Edition #4 Join August ‘First Friday’ wine tasting with 5 glasses of wine for 15,000 MMK - BBQ bites by the man himself, Chef Orng! (food charged separately). Drop your business card in the jar when you arrive and receive a free entry into lucky draw where you have the chance to win a special bottle. Spin the wheel and receive up to 50% discount on all purchases. Join our 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

Tea Leaf and Red Wine Did you know that Myanmar Laphet Thoke pairs perfectly with red wine? Come this Friday to celebrate this underrated combination, and be surrounded by lush green garden of the French Institute.

Starting from 5pm, pair your traditional Myanmar tea leaf salad with a glass of house red wine. For only 3,500 kyats enjoy 1 plate of tea leaf salad and receive 1 free glass of house red. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - No.340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 5 pm - 11 pm

1st to 3rd

PowerEx & Builders Myanmar 2019 PowerEx & Builders Myanmar 2019 is an international exhibition brought to you by Fireworks Myanmar (Part of Fireworks Trade Media Group) which will offer a wide variety of showcases featuring the latest developments in building, construction, power generation, power transmission equipment, technologies & supplies. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 10 am - 5 pm

2nd & 3rd

Rebel Night@SafeHouse Safe House brings the Singapore most wanted HipHop Dj Rattle to YGN city along with Mc Boby Funk. ? Safe House - Yangon - No.1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P From 9:30 pm

Saturday 3rd

Saturday-Weekly Guest Eaint Chit, Htun Naung Sint, Thu Thu and Lucky Hand Music Group will join and perform you on Saturday Weekend Night at 7 Joint Bar & Grill. ? 7th Joint Bar & Grill - 48th St, Mahabandula Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 9 pm

Blame The Hardstyle Vol.2 Special Guest DJ: Hannya and Mirinda will join you all night long to drain you energy with hardstyle music. ? Club De Luxe - Inya Lake Hotel Compound, No.37, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp | P From 9:30 pm

House of Disco Volume 2: DJ Fisewook PA is delighted to welcome DJ Fisewook, one of the pioneers of the House DJ Scene here in Yangon, back for another night of House of Disco. Funky House tunes to Port Autonomy this Saturday, August 3rd from 10pm - late, be sure to book a table for drinks and dinner & be ready to party up a storm. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 10 pm

FG Live Lounge - Wine Su Khine Thein FG Live Lounge is cooperating with MRTV 4 and showcasing Wine Su Khine Thein on the 3rd of August. Sears are limited and the ticket price is 15,000 Kyats. ? Yay Kuu Amplified Broadcast Centre - Waizayantar Road, Mayangone Tsp | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Jam the Yogurt: Food Innovation Series Jam the Yogurt is a food innovation event series that will inspire food startups and food innovators by providing a platform to meet, share opportunities and co-create innovative food solutions to improve current supply and value chains in Myanmar. At the event, you must be ready to taste or test new value-added food products or experience new food innovations from various food startups, listen to their history of food originality and how they pivot the traditional way of making food into new, innovative and healthy way. There will be product samplings and networking along with the presentations and short fireside chat by food experts. ? Impact Hub Yangon Yaw Min Gyi - Yaw Min Gyi Ward, Royal Towers, C8, Room, 202, Dagon Tsp | P 1 pm - 4 pm

3th & 4th

European Soul Food The Merchant is dishing up every Saturday and Sunday “Soul Food” like Frikadellen from Denmark, Potato Dumplings from Germany, Fish n’ Chips from England, Iced Gazpacho from Spain, Boeuf Bourguignon from France and much more plus pool access. For more, speak with 01 382687. ? Pullman Yangon Centerpoint - Corner of Merchant Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P 11 am - 3 pm

Borgward Monsoon Special RoadShow Germany popular brand “Borgward” will have monsoon special roadshow at Myanmar Plaza. First 20 people, who bought Limited Edition of BM& TS, can get a chance for lucky draw and USD 1,500 cash back. ? Myanmar Plaza - No.192, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 9 am - 9 pm

Sunday 4th

New Digital Job Expo by My Jobs Just bring your CV in your smartphone and you can send your CV to over 50 different job opportunities at one place. And also you can join the experience sharing and discussion about Knowledge gaining and Power of the will by Sayar Ma Thida and Dr. Phyo Thiha. ? LOTTE HOTEL YANGON - No.82, Sin Phyu Shin Avenue, Pyay Rd, 6½ Mile, Hlaing Tsp | P 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday’s Latin Affair Join Rose Garden Hotel Yangon’s Latin Affair Brunch on the 4th of August 2019 happening from 11:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Start with the Latin culture, immerse yourself by embracing its diversity. Sunday Brunch is at $26 net per person. Children ages 4 to 11 years old dining with their parents will be 50% off the adult price. For reservations, please call us at 01-371 992. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30 am - 4 pm

Monday 5th

ASEAN-Australia Smart Cities Accelerator Roadshow in Myanmar Accelerating Asia is coming to Myanmar to recruit for next cohort of startups for ASEAN-Australia Smart Cities Accelerator. Attend this one night in your city to pitch your startup to our team for a chance to skip the application process and get your startup shortlisted to our Top 50 interview stage with a focus on developing smart cities solutions. ? Phandeeyar - No.628/636, Merchant Rd, Between 29th and 30th St, Pabedan Tsp | P 5 pm - 8 pm

Wednesday 7th

Promoting Transparency and Combating Corruption in Myanmar Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) has recently published its 5th Transparency in Myanmar Enterprises report which examines the corporate governance and disclosure of almost Myanmar companies including state-owned enterprises. Vicky Bowman, MCRB Director, will talk about the findings, and also wider activities on combating corruption in Myanmar. Admission is free for GMBC members and US$ 15 for Non Members. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 9 am - 11 am

Vietnam-Myanmar Bridal Fashion Show The first Vietnam-Myanmar Bridal Fashion Show in Yangon, Myanmar. Culture and talent exchange to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Vietnam & Myanmar. ? Rosewood Hotel - No.14, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5:30 pm - 10 pm

QUIZ NIGHT Bring a team of 6 people or join one on the spot. Who knows what to expect: sports, news, celebrities, famous foreheads, Myanmar fabrics, animals, blind beer tasting. Please show a photo ID at the entrance when you sign in. ? British Embassy Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Thursday 8th

Human Resources Seminar Human resources management is the process of managing and developing the employees in an organization. Mr. Hans Van Beek, CEO of MyJobs, will discuss the process of recruitment and talent acquisition. This is one of the most crucial parts of the job and an important challenge for companies in Myanmar. Ms. Laura Cho, a renowned HR expert, will cover HR in the digital age, which is rapidly moving, transforming the way organizations operate. Both speakers will give you tips on how to make the HR function to meet the needs of employees and the organisation. FREE for Members, US$ 20 for Non-member. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 8 am - 10 am

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 our flavourful and luxurious mooncakes. Avail of our 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

Saturday Promotion: Buy any 2 Beers and get a Free Karaage The more you drink the more you eat. We will be giving our complimentary snacks to all you beer lovers at Ember. Each time you order any 2 Beers, we will provide a complimentary snack for you!

Promotion lasts till 10:30PM. ? Ember Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Kan Bae Rd, Yankin Tsp | P till 10:30 pm

Friday Ladies night 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

Pasta lovers, rejoice From August to September, Babett Eatery & Bar will gratify your pasta cravings with mind-blowing recipes, starring one of the world’s top favorite starchy foods. Catering to an array of palates, Babett Yangon will serve pasta in nine styles starting at 12,000 MMK.Make your reservations now at 01 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | P 7 am - 12 am

Evening at Prime Rib All you can eat for 2 hours of Smoked Beef Brisket, BBQ Chicken Wings and Chicken Shawarma with Sides. Myanmar Kyats : 24,000 per person (Members) Beer @1500 kyats each and BYOB Corkage @ 15000 kyats. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, Corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 48th Street, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 12 am

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 Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 10 am - 10 pm

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 30th July 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events

GUIDE

NooDi (new outlet)

New Openings this month!

By T Nang Seng Myat Start from this month, we will be featuring new places to eat around Yangon to help you out with your foodie journey. See what’s new this month below.

TEA Bar Awake so early each morning but suddenly feel ravenous for hot mug of Myanmar Tea? If you’re living in Thingangyun Township, freshly cooked Myanmar cuisine and traditional milk tea are available at TEA Bar. After a long morning walk, either early dawn after sunrise, TEA Bar has variety of Myanmar snacks and homemade buns that makes a complete match with any hot drink.

No.(9), Paw San Hmwe Street, Thingangyun Township, Yangon 09 965 115441 5 am - 6 pm

NooDi (new outlet) Noodi, sounds familiar to you? Noodi is a grandly opened dining restaurant with its featuring popular flavors of three different types of noodles that come with over 11 toppings on top; starch gravy, chicken broth soup and sweet-smelling scent of the complete dish can make your mouth watery.

What is unique about Noodi is every bowl of noodles comes with a side dish Ngapi (fish paste). This is not all about sweetness but how a bowl is seasoned beautifully at the very first bite.

No. 28B, South Race Course Road, Near Race Course Condominium, Tamwe Township, Yangon 09 890522079 10 am – 7 pm

The Boiling Shrimp Myanmar

The Boiling Shrimp Myanmar Better than ever,The Boiling Shrimp has coolest hot seats for you to dive in for HEAD-size buckets of spice-flavored king shrimps. Once shrimp or crab takes the role, all the other fellow- seafood options are in queue to be served. Here at the Boiling Shrimp, you can order three fried-rice dishes with irresistible seafood flavors.

Sa - 7, Sanchaung Street, Sanchaung Township, Yangon 09 699953330 11 am – 11 pm

Tha Gyi Thamee Being homesick? Do not think far ahead before the holidays arrive, there is Tha Gyi Thamee restaurant that can probably save your tears with their homemade Ah Nyar cuisines. Have you ever tried tasting Fried Mutton and Pathein Fried Sausage? If you had, convince your best mate to try the cuisine.

This new eatery, Tha Gyi Thamee will just make you feel like HOME. 57(B), Thar Yar Shwe Pyi Aye Street, Yankin Township, Yangon 09 954 268585 9 am – 7 pm

Fu Fu Hot Pot and Mala Xiang Guo Fu Fu were the words the late 1980s’ born spoke of after eating hot spicy meals. Hot Pot has its trendy image ever since the old golden times, but this Fu Fu Hot Pot and Mala Xiang Guo restaurant has tasty and beautiful Mala Xiang Guo. A picky eater like me will go for this restaurant.

2nd floor, Junction 8 Centre, Mayangone Township, Yangon 09 691 516777 10 am – 9 pm

War Lone Shan Cuisine War Lone’, literally means Bamboo in Myanmar language. This place has a variety of authentic Shan cuisines such as Shan Minced Fish Rice, Shan Noodles, Tofu Nway and fried samosas-like tofus. Yummy Pho-like Shan Noodles with meatballs will be in your favorite food list.

11 S Race Course St, Yangon 09 2017326 6 pm - 9 pm

Visa to Myanmar is becoming even easier Applying for visa is often a nightmare with queues in embassies and rude officials. Myanmar stands out. Since 2012, a number of positive changes have been implemented and as people often say, “this is the most friendly immigration I have ever met!�

The basic rule is that any foreign national who wishes to enter Myanmar must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the eligible visa exempt countries. The government has worked hard on Improvements to make both entry and exit convenient. A large number of countries have for several years been allowed to apply for Business Visa On Arrival by just presenting an invitation letter from a local company together with the business license. Making it very smooth for business people to fly in with short notice.

To boost tourism, all ASEAN (except Malaysia) including Japan, South Korea, Macao, Hong Kong no longer require visa (visa exception). Tourist from India and China are eligible for Tourist visa-on-arrival and starting from 01 October 2019, it will also applies to tourists from Italy, Spain, Australia, Switzerland, Germany and Russia!

The introduction of e-visa for a smoother application If you are not eligible for a visa exemption, then applying online for an e-visa is by far the most convenient. Over the years many e-visa services have appeared, most either fake or much more expensive. There is only one official you should use, the E-Visa web portal by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, and Population https://evisa.moip.gov.mm.

Applying online is easy and convenient. In a few days you get the approved visa over email and you just need to print it out and show to the immigration officer. That’s it!

Online you can apply for three options; Tourist (50 USD), Tourist Express (24 hour processing time) (56 USD), and Business (70 USD). For business e-visa you need a slight different invitation letter template compared to visa-on-arrival but templates are available for download. The application process for an e-visa beats standing in the queue on arrival and much better than spending time visiting an embassy before departure!

The length of stay varies with different Visas as normally. Tourist Visa grant you a stay of 28 days while the Business Visa offers 70 days. Do note that if you engage in any violations of Myanmar Law, your Visa will be terminated and you will be sent back home.

Find more information on the process and eligibility on https://evisa.moip. gov.mm This post is sponsored by Myanmar EaseNet to ensure travellers get the best experience visiting Myanmar and don’t start with a bad visa situation.

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 1st to 7th August Hobb & Shaw Hobbs and outcast Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.

Parasite Meet the Park Family: the picture of aspirational wealth. And the Kim Family, rich in street smarts but not much else. Be it chance or fate, these two houses are brought together and the Kims sense a golden opportunity.

The Lion King The Lion King, the movie and its name are rooted in the children of the late 1990s. As we may all have watched this movie before, the plot is about a little cub called Simba who was challenged by his uncle Scar to learn life and take back his throne with the help of his friends, Timon and Pumbaa.

Stranger’s House Burmese Horror film directed by Htoo Paing Zaw Oo with stars : Lwin Moe, Htun Eaindra Bo, Phway Phway, Lin Zar Ni Zaw and Myat Noe Aye.

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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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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Artist:Han Tin Swe. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com