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editor’s Letter

Features

This month in

Cooling Off With A Splash

MY Yangon... This month hails the most important festival in the Myanmar calendar – Thingyan. For many Thingyan, or Water festival as it is informally known, will conjure up ideas of wet and wild parties, manic happiness, unwanted soakings and an exuberant release of pressure from struggles that we all face year on year. Indeed, this fanatical celebration might be too much for some and a fair few Yangoners will be battening down the hatches or escaping the city all together over the festive period. It is easy amongst all the celebration to forget the other aspects of Thingyan - those of religious devotion and community action. This time of year will see many take time away at the monasteries for meditation and prayer, and even Buddhists not on spiritual retreats will endeavour to follow the precepts of Buddhism more strictly. There will also be widespread donations and acts of charity towards family, the impoverished, the elderly and even to animals; particularly on New Year's Day. In fact these aspects are really what the heart of Thingyan is all about; a time for family, a time for community, a time for devotion, a time for reflection and a time for hope. You can see some of our past articles @ http://yangondirectory. com/my-yangon.html

Your guide to Myanmar's biggest Festival. Find out about Thingyan. Where to go, What to wear, What to do, and more ... 06 Plot Ahead

Survival Guide

08 Street Style

28 Why I Like Yangon Buses

Meet Sann Htut

12 We Love Township

18 Escape to

32 What Is Water Festival

10 Yangon Essentials

15 Yangon Trends

We also run a monthly photo competition- to submit your photos please send them to myyangon@mmrdpub.com

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Thingyan Special

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contents

26 Arts

46 Beauty

28 Feature

47 Flash Fiction

30 Meet

48 Shopping

38 Kids

51 Dining

39 Watch

58 Nightlife

41 Best of

60 Horoscope

People Who Make Floats

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Plot AHEAD th on e Mr h t f e g o o inn Aun t o s Ph W me

April 2015 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

1 Two conferences are being held today - 3rd Myanmar Hospitality & Tourism Conference and Myanmar Infrastructure Summit. Both at Sule Shangri La Hotel.

Thursday

Friday

2 Make plans for the weekend to go to Bago and see Shwemawdaw Pagoda. This 11 day festival started on 29 March and finishes on 8 April.

Saturday

3 Aaaron Gallegos Trio plays Jazz and Blues at Gekko. Starts at 7.00 pm. International Plastics Exhibition 3 day events starts at the Tatmadaw Hall.

Sunday

Week

Blue Mountain hold their iconic music events Starts 6.00pm at People's Park. 4Minute South Korean girl group at the Myanmar Event Park. Starts 6pm.

Easter Brunches are being held at Inya Lake Hotel (US$ 35pp) & Kandawgyi Palace Hotel (US$ 33 pp). Both have 50% discount for children.

Get in the Thingyan spirit and see the Celebration of Royal Thingyan Festival at the Karaweik Palace. Runs from the 20 March to 15 April. Starts at 6pm.

Two more days to go before most shops shut for Thingyan. Stock up your cupboards! For shops & restaurant closing dates, see page 48,49

Trivia night at 50th Street Bar & CafĂŠ with great Mexican food and cocktails.

Wine & Cheese night at Mojo Lounge & Restaurant. From 7pm to 11pm

Try different flavoured mojito's at the Lab's Mojito Night. From 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm.

Walk downtown at dusk and soak up the atmosphere before it gets too hot to move!

Water Festival Starts at 12.00 pm. Head for the City Hall for the Opening Ceremony to take part.

There is nothing else to do but get wet.

Escape the water and go to a mediation centre for some peace and quiet. See pg 11 for a list of centres.

Last day of the water festival and then normalcy returns.

Myanmar New Year Day. Pay homage at Shwedagon Pagoda and go to the Thwe Say Lake to free some fish.

Most shops open so head to the shopping malls and supermarkets early to beat the crowds.

Head to a spa for a steam bath to repair your skin after the damage it had over the water festival.

Watch the sunset over Yangon from Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro at Sakura Tower.

Myanmar Offshore Summit 2015 Conference and Exhibition starts at Summit Parkview Hotel.

Munch away at all the snacks on sale at the Chinese Night Market on the corner of Mahabandoola Road and Latha Street.

Myanmar Power Utilities Congress starts at Summit Parkview Hotel.

Go to the Yangon Sailing Club and watch the sunset over the lake.

For an experience of the senses go to Thiri Mingalar Market and buy some amazing fresh produce.

Pansodan Gallery will hold an Experimental Music Event free - 6pm.

Attend a boxing class at the Institut Francais de Birmanie. 6.30 pm to 8.30pm, 5,000ks pp for 1 hour

Go to the new Ota-ke Japanese Restaurant in the compound of Kandawgyi Palace Hotel before the 20% discount offer ends on the 31 April.

Sit on a bench at Botataung Pier and watch the working life of the river.

Hunt for some rare books at the book stalls along Pansodan Road

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Bogyoke Market heralds the start of the Thingyan with its own mini water festival. Go there and get wet!

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SNAP SHOT

New Openings K.K. Pots

With the cool sheen of new suede shoes, K.K. Pots would not seem out of place in the CBD of any South East Asian megacity. Offering a mixture of Asian Fusion Hotpot and à la carte Asian cuisine, K.K. Pots will surely have something to tickle the taste buds.

Ocean Tamwe Branch

Street Style

La Taverna

Mediterranean Bistro La Taverna is a slice of the Mediterranean 'East of the Suez' and is fast becoming a new hotspot for Mediterranean food lovers in Yangon. La Taverna offers a wide range of homemade Mediterranean dishes. From the more exotic dishes such as Lebanese Shawarma rolled in Lafa Bread to the classics; Falafel in Pita Bread and Greek Style Stuffed Peppers there is a dish to suit everyone. Relaxing in the easy atmosphere you can sample Moroccan Couscous, Hummus, Salads, Breads, Soups and deserts. There is also a nice selection of Traditional Mediterranean Breakfasts.

The hotpot can be bought either as a set, which will cost roughly 30,000 Kyats, or you can create your own hotpot with ingredients costing roughly 3,500 Kyats each. If you order a set be prepared to be blown away by the presentation! One set will easily feed two people. If you don’t fancy a hotpot, the à la carte menu has a large selection of dishes from miso eggplant and pork claypot to New Zealand lamb chops: something to suit everyone. Most dishes cost between 4,500 – 10,000 Kyats with a few notable exceptions (the lamb chops cost 24,000 Kyats). With endless options on price, flavour and style, K.K. pots might just be a shoe that fits all. Opening Hours: 6am - 10am breakfast, 10am - 2.30pm Lunch, 5am - 10pm Dinner 132, 1F, Corner of Boyarnyunt Street & Anawrahta Road, Botahtaung Tsp - 09 402 601 706, 01 293 596

On top of the food, La Taverna offers a large range of cocktails and mocktails. For non-drinkers, MY Yangon can recommend their signature refreshing homemade fresh ginger drink. You can also order Italian coffee and sisha. Conveniently located in the grounds of the well known Yangon International Hotel (on the corner of Pyay Road and Ahlone Road) La Taverna should not take you an odyssey to find. So slip away this April and have your own Feriae Latinae (Latin Feast). Opening hours: All week: 09:00 – 22:30 Yangon International Hotel, 330 Ahlone rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon

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Fast becoming a cosmopolitan destination, Yangon and its distinctive city characteristics reflect not only an interesting and varied past but a blossoming and booming future. Carved-up into three main areas (downtown, midtown and up town) the city is easy to navigate (traffic depending!) and full of variety.

TOWNSHIP

A guide to the different action spots during Thingyan

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Yangon Downtown Map ABOUT

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Includes the riverside, Botahtaung wharf and the container depot.

Botahtaung Pagoda, Ministersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Building (where Gen. Aung San was assassinated), St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral

Memory DVD Shop.

Kyauktada (KTDA)

The centre of downtown. It has the largest number of colonial-era buildings, plus the Pansodan Ferry and Nan Thida Ferry Terminals

Sule Pagoda, Strand Hotel, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Yangon City Hall, Independence Monument, High Court, Mahabandoola Garden, Tourist Information

Antique stalls

Latha (LTA)

Home to China Town with its street market, temples and clan association buildings. There are also a large number of Hindu Temples.

Fujian Kheng Hock Keong Temple, GuanyinGumiao Temple, Jewish Synagogue, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Long Shan Tang & Sri Kalima Hindu Temples

Gold & jewellery shops

Lanmadaw (LMDW)

Dominated by institutions focused on medicine, such as Yangon General Hospital, University of Medicine 1, and Yangon Institute of Nursing

Yangon General Hospital (an old colonial building)

Junction Maw Tin Mall

Seikkan (SKKN)

One of the smallest townships; dominated by Asia Experience jetty atmosphere World Port Terminal & Myanmar Port Authority Docklands. Few houses apart from those for government staff.

TS1

The area has a large Indian community.

Bogyoke Aung San Market, Theingyi Market

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Surti Sunni Jamah Mosque, Nausaripuri Mosque

Botahtaung (BTHG)

Pabedan (PBDN)

Pandals (Mandat)

Monasteries & Pagoda

Sule (City Hall)

Ma Har Si (Monastery)

8 Mile (Myaing Hay Wun Park)

Moe Gote (Monastery)

Kan Daw Gyi (Royal Lake)

Hnin Si Gone (Home for the Aged)

Kabaraye Pagoda Road (Inya Kan Baung)

Way Nay Ya Thu Kha (Shwedagon Pagoda)

Pyay Road (Inya Kan Baung)

Lal Ti Monastery (Kyait Ka San San Pagoda)

Parami Road (Inya Kan Baung)

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Pabedan has two sides- one half a tourist hotspot driven by the bustling Bogyoke Market and the other half a home to a bustling community of downtown Yangonites. Bogyoke Market is one of Yangon’s most iconic locations and a huge draw for tourists looking for a souvenir to take home. Away from the stalls and shops selling jewellery, linen, sunglasses, watches and artwork, the township is awash with mosques, temples, local trade and inner city life. Further downtown in the belly of Pabedan are gem dealers congregating on street corners, bubbling pots of curry from food vendors and hidden, beautiful colonial architecture. Also tucked away on its western edge is Theingyi Market packed full of all manner of shops, restaurants, bars and characters. Whichever Pabedan you experience, whether it be tourguided or off the beaten track, it is sure to be memorable.

We Love Pabedan South Indian Ingyin New food Centre A lively and often crowded, if not a little hot, quick serving Indian restaurant. The food is super cheap and the thali refills endless. There is a good range of curries that come with all the trimmings. The chutneys are particularly flavoursome and add to any choice of meal. An endless plate of curry and rice will only set you back a couple of thousand kyat. If you don't feel like braving the street vendor version, this is also a great spot for a massala dosa. 232 Anawrahta Road Open 5am-10pm

Nepali Food House A small but incredibly popular little restaurant, tucked away on Bo San Pat road. The staff are warm and welcoming and the food, comforting and filling. A great place for vegetarians. 52 29th Street

Eat Bar Boon A Dutch snack and counter-service, coffee house that is popular with tourists and expats. They serve a variety of snacks such as Panini’s, pastries, stroopwaffels; as well as decent coffee and fresh juices. 380 Bogyoke Aung San Road, FMI Centre – 0925001392 Open - 8am to 9pm

Ya Kun Kaya Toast A Yangon branch of a much-loved Singaporean chain that originated with a coffee and toast street stall in the 1940s. Famous for their buttery toast, boiled eggs and signature Asian dishes. There is a nice outside terrace, perfect for people watching. 380 Bogyoke Aung San Road, FMI Centre

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the familiar Thai favourites are on offer and the soups are particularly good. 393 Shwe Bon Thar Road 09 432 07 659 Opening Hours - 9am to 11pm

Titu's Indian Banana Leaf A clean and well-run Indian restaurant, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Bogyoke Aung San Road. Although slightly more expensive than some other downtown Indian eateries, the quality is consistently fresh. If you spend 4,500ks, they'll throw in a free dessert or massala chai. 235, Ground floor, 32nd Street (Behind Traders Hotel) - 093 025 8377 Open - 11am to 10pm

Heiwa (na)

Nooch Restaurant and Bar A new branch of an international chain, serving up both Thai and Chinese dishes; as well as a few cocktails from the bar. Reliable service and good quality grub. Try the roast honey duck or for something more light, the soup and salads are also good. It's kitsch New York City inspired décor, makes this place a change from some of the other downtown restaurants. 387/397, Room K1, Upper Shwe Bon Thar Road - 01 378 166

Neighbourhood

of these tiny but indulgent treats. There's a small street-facing glass cabinet from where you can make your choice and wash down with a quick cup of tea from one the street vendors, before continuing on your tour.

Café KSS A standard but centrally located, indoors café that is a good meeting point, especially for travelers. Located a short walk from Sule Pagoda with free wifi and a wide variety of cuisines. 470-472, Mahabandoola Road, Cor. Bo Sun Pat Street – 01 253 126, 09 431 67 288

Tokyo Donut Another centrally located pit-stop that has a good range of sweet pick-me-up pastries, donuts, drinks and sandwiches. Mahabandoola Road, Between 31st Street & Bo Soon Pat Street – 09 731 88772

Bogyoke Aung San Market Bogyoke market has long been famous for its dotted food stalls and restaurants in the Central Hall. Workers, tourists and families have been frequenting these places for generations. Try Tha Ga Toe's famous mohinga, located in Hall C - this place is well known for its duck egg and gourd fritter seasoning. Also near Hall C is an excellent Chinese food stall, run by U Kywee - try the steamed duck or dumpling soup. Another not-to-miss spot is the fried noodle place just beneath the west wing bridge. This tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant is always full of people hooked on their crispy pork sticks and sweet onion sauce. Bogyoke Aung San Road

Vijay Sweets A very small Indian sweet shop, selling a range

A quiet and hidden little Japanese place, that serves a good range of traditional Japanese ramen and curry set-meals, all under 5000ks. There is also a Japanese supermarket next door (see below). 207, 32 Street (Upper Block) - 01 375931

An excellent, clean and well air-conditioned Thai restaurant, with affordable and hefty portions. All

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Trends Holy Trinity Cathedral The primary Anglican cathedral in Myanmar. The cathedral was designed by Robert Chisholm, a Madras-based architect, in the Indo-Saracenic style to adapt to warm and humid conditions. The cathedral has strong connections with the British military regiments who were in occupation during the period of the British Empire and there are several wall tablatures in memoriam of the fallen. 446 Bogyoke Aung San Road next to Bogyoke Aung San Market

Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue

Super One

The heart of the small Jewish community of Yangon. Currently there are roughly 20 Jews living in Yangon. The community is headed by Sammy Samuels one of the last descendents from the large Jewish community that immigrated to Yangon during the colonial period. The Synagogue is lovingly kept in excellent condition and is one of the city’s best-kept hidden jewells. 26th Street, Lower Block

A small mall opposite Bogyoke Market sells a good range of cheap household goods and furniture. No.397,BogyokeAung San Road – 01 250268

Places to Stay

Shop

Malls

Heiwa

Parkson FMI Centre

Small Japanese convience store selling a variety of Japanese brands and produce including Japanese whisky and sake. 209, 32 Street (Upper Block) - 01 375931

A small expensive shopping mall selling luxury brands. 380 Bogyoke Aung San Road

Markets Theingyi Market Block C One of the biggest and liveliest markets in Yangon that mainly sells homeware and textiles. There is however a famous traditional medicine section in the eastern most section on the ground floor. One of the more famous products is the traditional herbal shampoo, made by boiling the bark of the Tayaw shrub with big black kin pun (acacia pods).

Spice Market (Theingyi Markey Block A) A traditional spice market located one block east of Theingyi Market, which sells a huge range of spices, herbs and condiments. There are is also a selection of halal butchers. Konzedan Street, middle block

Bogyoke Aung San Market (see eat section) The city’s most famous bazaar, formerly known as Scott's Market, is a major tourist destination and is dominated by antiques, Burmese handicraft and jewellery shops, art galleries, and clothing stores. There are also stores for local shoppers and although new shopping malls are teasing customers away it is still the place to get your haberdashery, wedding outfits and jewellery. Bogyoke Aung San Road

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Things To Do Surti Sunni Jamah Mosque The Gujarati community built this mosque in the 1870s on the old site of Yangon’s first mosque, which was built in 1826. The original was destroyed during the Second Anglo-Burmese War in 1852. Many of the Gujarati traders originated from Surat, in West India, and it is possible the use of “Surti” in the mosques name is reference to their old home. Shwebontha Street used to be known as Mogul (Mughal) Street and is at the center of Indian activity in Yangon. 149 Shwebontha Road

Central Hotel A well located hotel with a money changer in the reception and conference rooms for business meetings. Rooms cost between 80-195 USD. 335-357 Bo Gyoke Road - 01 241 001

Clover City Centre and Clover City Centre Plus Located next to each other, these two hotels are clean and simple ideally for business travelers on a budget - a room will cost around 90USD. Clover City Centre. No. 217, 32nd Street (Upper Block) - 01 377720, 01 377721, 01 377722 ,Clover City Centre Plus No. 299, 32nd Street (Upper Block) - 01 377975, 01 377976, 01 378685

On Myanmar New Years Day, which by the Myanmar Calendar will fall on the 17th Apr 2015, Buddhists in Myanmar usually go to Pagodas to do good deeds. Some people give vegetarian dishes. Some people take animals such as cows, goats, birds to be freed and given sanctuary in the Pagoda's compound. Others free fish in Inya Lake. All this is often punctuated with a background rhythm played out in solo on a Myanmar drum. It is also tradition on this day to give gifts to the impoverished people in your ward and your elders. This practice of giving on New Years Day is called satuditha and is performed in almost every ward and townships in Yangon. Tapping into this spirit of giving some supermarkets and businesses in Yangon are offering tailored gift baskets to give on this special occasion. Gift baskets are a recent trend in Myanmar. In the past even though donations were commonplace, packaging your gifts in a neat little basket tailored for the occasion or being able to buy a ready-made basket was not the usual method of donation. Gifts baskets are most common during the November Festival of Thadingyat, which is the Myanmar Festival of Light, when donations in the form of gift baskets are given to elders. However, over the Thingyan period it is still traditional to make food donations on New Years Day. Like Thadingyat Festival during Thingyan these donations (satuditha) and are often given to older people. These gift bundles typically include snacks

and niceties like coffee and cookies. There are a few places where you can buy ready-made gift baskets containing all the right goodies to donate. City Mart is a good example of such a place. Their main focus is gift baskets for Thadingyut festival which they have been running since 2013, however they do also provide gift baskets for Thingyan. This year they are providing a choice of 8 gift baskets for Thingyan, which are going on sale from March 1st until April 12th. The baskets range from 37,500 Kyats (Thingyan Joy Gift Basket) to 92,000 Kyats (Thingyan Treasure Gift Basket). The baskets contain coffee, crisps, chocolate and many other treats- look out for the baskets that contain luxury ferrero rocher chocolates!

As well as buying readymade baskets from City Mart, most people still make there own baskets which often include coffee, tea, cookies, juice, waffles and small snacks. Amongst the fun and celebrations Thingyan is foremost a religious and charitable occasion, a time for families and goodwill typified by satuditha. So even if you don’t go all out on a gift basket, or release a fish in Inya lake, remember the true spirit of Thingyan is spreading a little kindness towards those who need it. And that can move mountains faster than any power hose.

Aside from City Mart you can get your online baskets from the myanmarflowershop.com. Their hampers contain a variety of sweets, snacks, wine and beer. Each hamper is often designed around a theme for example their Beer Me hamper has beer and snacks, the Snacks Big Mix hamper has crisps, chocolate and biscuits, and the Vineyard Breeze has wine, crackers and cheese. They also have deluxe hampers, which contain nuts, chocolate and syrup. Each hamper contains quite high end products such as Stilton cheese, and will set you back about 80USD plus delivery. http://myanmarflowershop. com/item_giftbaskets.asp

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Cliff Lonsdale In amidst all the revelry, loud music, heat and water throwing, as an outside observer it’s easy to forget that Thingyan is a very special, spiritual and beautiful time in Myanmar. scented blossom cascading down from the leaves, showering the pavements below with a carpet of gold all across the city.

Take for example the abundance of flowers, that you will see adorning temples, taxis, houses, stalls, and well pretty much everywhere. This Thingyan flower, the bloom of the Padauk tree provides a wonderfully colourful hue to the celebrations.

The flowers are said to delay their appearance until the first drops of rain arrive after the hot dry season, however as you will have noticed they are already beginning to show across Yangon. The tree is prevalent throughout the country, and you can imagine the relief the sight of its flowers must have brought to farmers over the centuries. It’s almost a miracle, as other trees remain stubbornly dusty and dry, the Padauk comes back to life, demonstrating that life continues,and that life does

indeed go on. In the Myanmar month of Tagu, the magnificent sight of the delicate golden sprays of little flowers radiating through the bright green leaves are the perfect illustration of a new year - a new beginning. The first blooms are offered to Buddha, and then further flowers are used as decorations or made into Thingyan crowns for young women to wear. In the event that you cannot get hold of any, plenty of plastic garlands are available to buy to brighten up your day; one benefit of this of course is that they are completely waterproof!

In many cultures the appearance of flowers is very symbolic, the arrival of colour representing the end of a long hard grey winter, or as here in Myanmar to celebrate the coming of the rains and the beginning of the end of the dusty dry season. The Padauk, often referred to as the ‘nationalflower’ of Myanmar, is very striking and at this time of year you cannot miss the distinctive sweet

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to stay between the two. Transport to and from your hotel is often included in the room price and usually involves a delightful and short journey in a beautifully renovated vintage bus with wooden bench seats and bad tempered suspension, the road has recently been paved which has made the journey less painful on the bottom. There is a local bus, taxis and various other forms of transport available to get you to your hotel as well.

Where to Stay

Cliff Lonsdale

In South East Asia we are definitely blessed with an abundance of beautiful beaches to visit, and you don’t have to travel very far to find your idea of paradise – be that the hedonistic haven of HaadRin, or the idle tranquillity of Gili Air. You may even have your own secret little spot that you keep returning to, one that you’re keeping under wraps for fear that it’ll be ruined should the word get out that it is still beautiful, tranquil and the perfect place to build a concrete monstrosity and 24hour nightclub. You may even hold dear and distant memories of locations changed beyond recognition; Phi Phi for example before both nature and man decimated it. 18

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Ngapali Beach in Rakhine state is not a well-kept secret, but it is a place that a surprising number of people travelling through or living in Myanmar haven’t visited. If you’ve been then perhaps you’d agree that it would give some of the best, and more well known beaches in the world a run for their money when it comes to beauty, serenity and quality, and its only an hour away from Yangon. For the cost of return ticket to Bangkok you could fly direct from Yangon to Thandwe, and be on the beach sipping Margaritas in the time it takes to get from North Dagon to China Town during Thingyan. As you wade into the crystal clear and calm waters of the Bay of Bengal to wash away the dust of Yangon you’d be forgiven for wondering where everyone else is.

Looking back at the three kilometres of pristine golden sands from your watery vantage point, Ngapali appears pretty much deserted. There might be a few hardy tourists foolishly worshiping the sun, the odd beach seller balancing fresh fruit on their head and, depending on the time of day, some fishermen managing their catch, but a busy beach it is not. The numerous hotels and resorts, although large and sprawling have allowed a sufficient number of palm trees to remain in their compounds to disguise the intrusion of their buildings to a great degree; and as such the beach manages to retain a semblance of a wild and unpopulated place.

Ngapali isn’t a cheap spot when it comes to accommodation, in fact you’d be hard pressed to find a room for less than $100 per night. If waking up to a view of the car park is not how you imagined you’d be spending your weekend then you can easily part with several hundred dollars for a luxury beachfront bungalow. Many resorts offer a bewildering array of accommodation options between the two extremes depending on your budget and desire to see the sea from your bed. Descriptions often include sea view, partial sea view, half garden half sea view, main road, overlooking the bins and so on and so forth. Although last minute discounts can be found on the internet, you should be able to get a clean, well appointed room with a partial view of something nice to look at from your veranda for around about $150. Many of the resorts also have lovely pools, if getting into the sea isn’t your thing. Due to this dearth of cheap accommodation, if you are on a tight budget you might have to settle for a room that is not actually that near to the beach. If you are the kind of person that sees a hotel room as somewhere just to sleep and brush your teeth, then this shouldn’t be a problem. But if you are adamant you want the sound of waves to rock you to sleep, and don’t want to splash out on a luxury resort, then one of the few options available is Laguna Lodge. This German run place has been a stalwart

of the Ngapali beach scene for twenty years, and although some of the rooms feel like they were last decorated in the mid 90’s it has a magnificently peaceful vibe, and the bright and airy beach front rooms are literally a few feet from the sea. Slightly north from the main Ngapali strip you’ll find the wonderful Yoma Cherry Lodge in the village of Lin Tha. This compact and elegant hotel overlooks a busy working beach, so you can idle your hours away watching the fishermen bringing in their catch, and observe and smell the daily process of drying fish in the sun on tarpaulins and bamboo mats. The accommodation, food and service here are outstanding, and quite rightly they are generally fully booked months in advance. If planning that far ahead is not an option then it’s worth calling them to enquire about cancellations. Laguna Lodge 50-100 USD per night Myabin village, Ngapali Beach, 043 42 312 angel@myanmar.com.mm, esserrene@aol.com http://www.lagunalodge-myanmar.com/9.html https://www.facebook.com/LagunaLodgeNgapali Yoma Cherry Lodge 70-170 USD per night Ngapali Beach, Ngapali Main Road, 043 42 339 http : / / w w w. yoma che r r y l o dge. c om / hotel accommodation.html Amara Ocean Resort 290-400 USD per night Head office No. 42. D1 . Aye Yeik Thar 2nd Street. Sein Lei Yeik Thar Housing, Bahan Tsp, Yangon booking@amaragroup.net German Office: 0049-89-272 1596

great escapes Amazing Ngapali Resort 350-850 USD per night 043 42011,42022, 42371, 42372 Fax : 043 42033 amazingrm.anr@amazing-hotel.com onlinesale@amazing-hotel.com Bayview Beach Resort 185-400USD per night 01 504 471, Fax: 0 - 1 539 348 reservation@bayview-myanmar.com www.bayview-myanmar.com

What to do Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Find some shade, grab a cold drink, lie back and catch up on your reading, dip in the sea every 30 minutes, repeat. Ngapali goes to bed at a reasonable hour, dresses and behaves respectfully and gets up early, there really is no reason to do anything but comply with that format. In fact the early morning is the best part of the day as the sun rises behind the beach, so the shade is plentiful and the temperature cooler. At the other end of the day you might decide just to stay in your hammock to watch the sunset. The sun does seem to set quickly here, the sky is so unusually clear and unpolluted that you can actually appreciate the movement of the earth as our rotation turns us away from the sun. There is nothing quite like a sunset to remind you that you are standing (or reclining) on a massive revolving (and evolving) sphere in an infinite universe especially if you’ve had a couple of mojitos whilst you were waiting. As the sun kisses the sea you almost strain to hear the hiss as the flames lick the water before sinking into the depths, and although it has disappeared for another day its memory lingers long after, leaving a scarlet sky that then

The beach proper is located about 7km from the airport; although there are a number of places

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travels through a spectrum of reds and blues before finally descending into darkness. The blackness of night perforated only by stars, and a pearl necklace of lights on the horizon, created by hundreds of squid fishermen, their spot lights attracting some tasty cephalopods.

order another beer. If you really have had enough of the beach then there are many places on the road behind the resorts offering up reasonably priced and deliciously cooked traditional Rakhine food for a fraction of the beachfront prices, Two Brothers is a popular choice.

If you really must do something whilst you are here other than eat drink and ponder about Life the Universe and Everything, then there are boat trips to islands, snorkelling excursions, art galleries and many more activities to fill your time. Though I’m more inclined to catch up on my backlog of books, each to their own. You won’t be hassled by hawkers, or beach boys selling trips on this beach, and if you fancy taking an excursion, a stroll along the sand will more often than not lead you to someone prepared to facilitate your desires.

The Green Umbrella Located on North end of several seafood restaurants right on Ngapali beach

U Andy Boat Trips For fishing and snorkeling Lintha Village - 09 250 331 941 https://www.facebook.com/uandyboattrips. http://uandyboattrips.tumblr.com/

Angel Situated North of Thande Beach Hotel it can be reached either by road or by the beach. 3-4 dishes comes to around US$15 including drinks Two Brothers Found on the other side of the road from Amata Resort

Where to Drink

Ngapali Water Sport For snorkelling and diving and longer trips visit http://www.ngapaliwatersport.com/

Where to Eat Every resort and hotel has a restaurant, most seem to be fairly standard and of a decent quality, though they can be quite expensive. They usually have a mix of western and Asian food, so if you really crave a burger and chips, you don’t need to look hard. There are numerous delightful independent restaurants on the beach such as The Green Umbrella and Angel, all are inexpensive and highly recommended if you like your seafood as fresh as it gets. The time between your order being taken and your food arriving can sometimes feel unnecessarily long, but hey you’re on holiday. What’s the rush? Dig your toes into the sand and

The beach restaurants are cheaper than the resorts, but don’t expect an extensive wine or cocktail menu. Many places have happy hours (that go on for several hours) and if you really want to push the boat out then head to the far south of the beach and visit the beautifully located Pleasant View Islet restaurant for a fancy cocktail. You access the restaurant via a wooden bridge, but don’t be surprised to find yourself wading back to the beach through knee deep water if the tide has come in whilst you were busy. Pleasant View Islet Restaurant http://www.pvrngapali.com/pvi.html 043-42224, 043-42225,043-42226, 043-42473

Getting around You can rent motorbikes, quad bikes, bicycles and e-bikes if you fancy escaping for the day. Thandwe town is a bustling busy market town were you can pick up a longyi woven at the local factory, Lon Thar and Jate Taw villages both have interesting

Thandwe Village Tour http://www.ssttourism.com/extension/fromngapali-beach/thandwe-village-tour/

What to buy There are small shops in most of the hotels and resorts where you can pick up souvenirs, and some small stalls on the beach selling jewellery and carvings. In Lin Tha village the long established Ngapali Art Gallery has some wonderful works of art, and more and more shops are opening along the main road selling carvings and trinkets. Please don’t buy coral and shells, as beautiful as they may look, they belong in the sea not on the mantelpiece, and the trade in them should not be encouraged or condoned. Fresh fruit sellers patrol the beach and will crack a young coconut open if you need a refreshing drink, and you can pay to have a relaxing massage either in a fancy air-conditioned spa or on a sunbed under a palm tree. Ngapali Art Gallery Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Myanmar (Burma) sannaing.ngapali@gmail.com 098516436

When to go The season is September to April, at the height of which rooms book up fast and prices are at their top end. At either end of the season you can quite often pick up a bargain on the Internet, or you try your hand at haggling directly with the hotel. Most resorts close during the rains, Laguna Lodge being an exception. If you want to escape the heat and the hustle and bustle of Yangon, and enjoy generally lounging about and doing nothing much in nice surroundings, getting sand between your toes and seawater up your nose, then you’ll not be disappointed by Ngapali.

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fish markets, and there are of course numerous Pagodas dotted around the hillsides to explore. If you can’t face the long walk back up the beach to your accommodation after a long lunch you should be able to pick up a lift on the main road, often without charge, or a more exciting prospect is hiring a boat to take you back the way you came, giving you a great view and a bit of sea breeze to blow the cobwebs and caipirinhas away.

When temperatures are scaling 40 degrees, the thought of submerging ourselves in the deep end of a swimming pool has never been more appealing. The light rains of relief which mark the beginning of the monsoon season are still a little way off and the unforgiving glare of the sun is here to stay for a short while

longer - forcing even the most hardcore sun worshipers to run for cover. But, we’re all in this sun trap together and for this reason My Yangon has compiled a list of Yangon swimming pools. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a cold beer by the poolside or test your inner mermaid, they will be ready to relax and cool you.

PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS

National Swimming Pool

For those who are keen to mix a refreshing dip with a length or two, you can head to one of Yangon’s public swimming pools. Be aware that many of the international schools break for a two week holiday in April so it could get a little chaotic.

50 metre pool with a diving section. 3,000ks entrance fees with a three month membership offered at 15,000ks. Open 9am to 4pm. Closed Fridays. U Wisara Road. Dagon Township.

Kandawgyi Swimming Pool and Club House

Pearl Condo

This swimming pool is open to the public and has membership options available. There is also a coffee shop and club house for refreshments. Adults can expect to pay 3,000 ks and for children the cost is 1,500 ks. One, three, six or 12 month memberships are on offer. If you are a permanent resident here in Yangon the packages are good value for money with a three month membership priced at 40,000ks and 90,000ks for one year. Open daily 7.00am to 12.00pm/3.00pm to 8.00pm Bahan Road.

Pearl Condo’s outdoor swimming pool is in building E – above City Gym. Membership is priced at 30,000ks per month. Proof of age for children under 5 years will allow them free entrance. Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road and Sayar San Road Bahan Township.

Kokine Swimming Pool Open since 1904, this club offers two well-maintained 30 metre outdoor pools. This is one for serious swimmers. Until June only members are permitted to

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swim here to prevent it from overcrowding. A three month membership will cost you 150,000ks and 500,000ks for one year. (Subject to change) 6am to 8pm Tuesday to Sunday. Closed 10am to 3pm Monday. 34 Kokine Swimming Pool Street (off Saya San Road) Bahan Township.

Inya Lake Hotel $15 Mon – Fri. $25 Sat/Sun and public holidays. 6.30am – 8.30pm, 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone, +95 1 966 2866

Belmond Govenor’s Residence Yangon University Swimming Club Next to Sein Lan Soe Pyay Garden. It has a diving board that students can use and practice on - if a few front crawls aren't enough. It is also another nice bikini spot. 1,000 adults and children for days entrance. 50,000 year membership. Open 6.30am to 6.30pm. 28 Inya Road.

The pool is offered to non-guests if they spend a minimum of $50 – perfect for those keen to treat their palettes to fine wine and delicious tastes of Myanmar. 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Tel: +95 1 229860

HOTEL SWIMMING POOLS Most of the hotels in Yangon that have swimming pools also offer non guests access to the pool for a fixed price.

Mi Casa 12,000ks per day (inc gym) Mon – Fri (closed to outside guests Sat/Sun). 6.00am – 10.00pm, 17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Township Tel: +95 1-650933

Park Royal $20 per day and for $22 the gym is also included. 6.00am – 10.00pm (pool bar open 11.00am – 9.00pm) 3 Alan Pya Phaya Road,Dagon Township, Tel: +95 1 250 388

Gyms

Balance Fitness Indoor pool. $20 dollar day pass. $150 month membership/$580 six month membership 64(G) Kyitewine Pagoda Road, 8mile, Mayangone Township +95 1 656916, +95 9 8631392

Fitness Xpress Fitness Xpress offers an outdoor pool overlooking Shwedagon Pagoda. 8,000ks day pass or 60,000ks per month membership. Junction Centre Maw Tin, 5th Floor, Corner of Anawratha Street & Lan Thit Street, 01-218162

Princess Spa Princess Spa is one of the newest spas in Yangon and although the opening ceremony will be held after Water Festival, the spa is already fully functional. Expect to be welcomed by Dongxu and Fei Fei, two charming ladies and business partners from Suzhou (China) and the local masseuses. The spa includes three areas: one room for foot massage with super comfy blue easy chairs, one for body massage and one for facial treatments. Everything is clean, brand new and decorated with flowers. There is also a pleasant external space with white benches, tables and red Pathein umbrellas; the perfect place for relaxing and socializing. Pricess Spa offers several kinds of body massage, including aromatherapy, olive body massage, essential oils and hot stone therapy. Prices start from just 10,000 kyats for one hour foot massage. However, if you are looking for a special treat, you might be tempted by the super relaxing rose and milk water spa (100,000 kyats for 150 minutes). Facial treatments have already become popular, especially the whitening skin care (46,000 kyats, 80 minutes) and the after-sun repairing (58,000 kyats, 80 minutes). A complete treatment that combines face, neck and shoulders moisturizing, whitening and after-sun care costs 100,000 kyats (150 minutes). You can also choose from a variety of promotion packages. Since the hot season is approaching, Dongxu recommends the 200 dollar package that includes 7 skin tightening sessions or 7 after-sun repairing treatments and another 200 dollar package for 8 moisturizing or whitening skin care sessions.

By Letizia Diamante Princess Spa prides itself for the quality of their skin products, nutritional supplements and weight management merchandise. Their skin care products are suitable for people with sensitive skin as well as for pregnant women. You can find wellknown brands like Herbalife and Clarins. New OPI nail art and make-up products will also be available after the water festival and they promise to please foreigners as well as Myanmar people. Manicure and pedicure is only 8,000 kyats, nail painting 6,000 kyats (for hand) and 8,000 kyats (for foot). The enviable long-lasting crystal nail art costs 20,000 kyats. Regarding make-up, you will be in safe hands with Fei Fei. She was trained in Shanghai by Mao Geping, one of the best known Chinese makeup artists and well-respected by Chinese celebrities, models and actors. Finally, customers will also have the unique chance to buy Obitsu dolls in Yangon. Obitsu dolls are fashion dolls with Asian or anime-style features, usually around 20 cm high. They come beautifully dressed and decorated with make-up by Fei Fei. Princess Spa is Located at 9 mile on a side-road of Pyay Road called Saw Bwar street. The street is not on google maps, but you can easily spot it on the right-hand side (when coming from downtown), near to Redlink show room, KSD car show room and just a few meters away from the “A1” bus stop.

Their foot and body massages take into consideration Traditional Chinese Medicine acupoints, where putting pressure on specific points of the soles and of the body brings benefits to related internal organs. They can also apply herbal packs containing seven traditional Chinese medicine ingredients that can help joint problems.

Address: N.39 Saw Bwar Street, 9 miles, Mayangone Township, Yangon Tel: 01660276 (spa), 09254318610 (Dongxu’s phone number) Open daily 10 am-10 pm

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Nawaday Tharlar Gallery Interview With Ko Pyay Way Nawaday Tharlar Art Curator

How and when did Nawaday Tharlar Gallery begin? I opened Nawaday Tharlar in May 2012. I first started to have a passion and interest in art when I began working at Pansodan gallery mid 2011. I became immersed in the art community and as my love of art grew, so did my art collection. At first I was just collecting because I loved the art, but then my art collection grew so big that by 2012 I decided to dedicate my whole time to both the art and the art community. What sort of exhibitions do you include? Lately I have been concentrating mainly on Burmese modern/contemporary and abstract art, but occasionally I will host other exhibitions. The exhibitions are of all kinds, and from all genres and countries. How do you decide what kind of art to curate? I feel that art should be more than just a painting or for beauty, it should have meaning and depth. Maybe it should reflect on society’s present conflicts, lessons from history or what we might imagine the future to be. I look for this when I am considering curating someone’s art. What are the bonuses or problems in running an art gallery in Yangon? When owning and running an art gallery, like any job, there are many great factors and bonuses. At the same time there are also many obstacles that we must overcome. Some obstacles include - negotiating differing opinions, time showing as much art as possible, providing as much space to create art as possible and balancing all this between the finances needed to run the gallery.

Sometimes I just want to buy all the art I see! But I really must control myself! The most pleasurable thing for me about having the art gallery is being able to share my space so that others can come and talk, share opinions and create art. I find the creative environment both positive and inspiring. What sort of people visit the gallery? There is a complete mixture of visitors at my gallery. It’s a hot pot of tourists, art enthusiasts from around Asia and the world, Myanmar artists and foreigners currently living and/or studying here. It’s great to hear everyone’s ideas, opinions and views on the different artworks I have collected. Do you have any partnerships with other galleries? Is there a network for art galleries in Yangon? I do not partner with any other gallery, but of course the owner of Pansodan gallery and I are quite close.

Do you hold any other events other than straight forward exhibitions at the gallery? As well as exhibitions I also open up my gallery to open mic nights and talks.

‘Banned in Burma: Painting Under Censorship’, where we collected and exhibited work from 1964 – 2012 that had been previously banned by the censorship board.

What have been some of your most memorable events/exhibitions so far? All the exhibitions and events that I have curated have been unique and memorable in their own ways. But I think some of the most enjoyable events for me have been the open mics. It’s just so great to be surrounded by art, music, dance, poetry, drama and the Yangon community all at once.

Why is art important for this new and changing Yangon community? I believe it’s important for the community to have a space where they feel free to express and share their ideas. It’s essential to do this if we are to learn from each other and if we are to understand each other.

A real highlight was the charity exhibition I helped organise to support a local NGO implement their health and education programmes. I have found that the artists love doing exhibitions where they can both show their art and also help the community at the same time. As do I. Another exhibition that stands out for me was the one I helped curate in Hong Kong (Oct 2014) called

What hopes do you have for the arts in Yangon and Myanmar, more generally? I hope that we will keep developing different ways to express ourselves and we will continue to keep being open to different perspectives and ideas. I hope the artists will keep reaching beyond themselves to create art that is true to their feelings and their beliefs. My hope is also that there will be an increasing interest in art from the local Burmese communities and that they will see how valuable it is in society.

Explaining about Bu rmese art during a Charity Art Auct ion

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Why I like

Yangon's Buses By Letizia Diamante

KEY WORDS in Myanmar language: Car: means both “car” and “bus” Car driver: means bus driver “Car spare” or “yin nout lite”: driver’s assistants. Normally they work in pairs, one that collects the fare (usually the senior one) and another who shouts the names of the next destinations and might also be used to indicate directions instead of to the turn signal (usually junior). Norio, norio: next, next Seno, seno: get out, get out Tat tot, tat tot: get in, get in Ma yao bu: this is what the driver’s assistant might reply to you if the bus doesn’t go to the destination you want Car mhat tai: bus stop

A boy dodged around a couple of people, walked towards me and whispered: “You are so brave!”. I thought this compliment originated from the fact that I am a female travelling alone during the night, I get these comments from time to time. When I asked for an explanation, I was surprised to know that the reason for this flattering remark was a different one: because I was a foreigner on a Yangon bus!

know that the majority of people (including the authors of the Lonely Planet) think that Yangon’s buses are better to be avoided. They are crowded, hot and old, this is very true, but it is also true that thanks to the buses, I explored different parts of Yangon, I saved a lot of money, I made a lot of friends onboard and I even got invited to a wedding (not mine, lol). So, this is why I like Yangon’s buses.

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Let’s be honest: the reason number one that motivates me to take the bus is that it is sooo cheap! I can cross the city for just 100-200 kyats (or 300 kyats for some special services during the night). Taking the bus, instead of taxis allows me to save roughly 150 dollars per month. I also reason that the traffic is bad for both taxis and buses, and that I do not need to continuously haggle for a fair taxi fare. Reason number two is that I see my bus commute as my own little daily adventure. Buses in most big cities look very much the same, once you enter, you already know what to expect. But, with Yangon’s buses you are guaranteed a unique experience every time you go on board. Every bus has its own special decorations, its distinctive grade of decay, its particular type of seats, its unexpected degree of comfort and… its variable speed/breaking functionality. Sometimes standing can be a little challenging. Indeed, I find myself holding on to

anything I can. However, I tend to think that this is just some good exercise, a bit of healthy stretching. Recently, I read that the UK ambassador H.E. Andrew Patrick rode the bus from North Okkalapa to downtown and said: "I wanted to experience how they commute every day. I've often noticed how old the buses are, and I hope that's going to change soon. I had a nice chat with people in the bus. It's always interesting to talk with local people about how they see the future of this country". This is also my reason number three: I take this opportunity to have a chat with the other Yangonite commuters and most often they are the ones who start the conversation. Once a guy told me that he felt very lucky to have found a foreigner to practice his English with whilst sitting on the bus. I met several people who I keep in touch with and I meet again to go to events with or just to drink a faluda. Some buses have a karaoke-style TV. If I listen to a song that I like, I often ask my neighbor to write down the singer’s and song’s name for me, so I have the chance to break the ice and to learn something about Myanmar’s music. I always find that Myanmar people are really happy to share their

One time I was on a bus which broke down in the middle of the bridge in Hledan. knowledge about their culture. Once I even got a wedding invite; the daughter of the couple I met on the bus was getting married and they were eager to share their joy with me.

I should admit that my bus rides are not always trouble-free. One time I was on a bus which broke down in the middle of the bridge in Hledan. Another time the bus was so over-crowded that the only way I could walk towards the exit was by balancing my laptop bag on the top of my head. However, the most annoying experiences were at

the beginning; when I was not able to pronounce the bus stops properly. I was saying the names incorrectly to the so-called “car spares”, I was getting on the wrong buses and I was ending up on the other side of Yangon. As a consolation it was an interesting way to discover new parts of Yangon! Having the correct Myanmar language pronunciation of the bus stops makes the journey easier. However I was never completely desperate, as I knew that I could count on the locals. Most of the times the “car spares” kindly remind me to get off at the correct bus stop. Once when I got off at the wrong place and I was quite lost, a lady who jumped off the bus at the same bus stop, understood my situation and she even paid a cycle-rickshaw to bring me to the correct address. Funnily enough, I managed to mispronounce the address again, so the poor rickshaw rider had a

hard time exploring around the neighborhood to find the right street. Once we figured out the correct address, he decided that my pronunciation was never going to work, so he just wrote down my address in Myanmar language on a piece of paper and this made my life easier, until I learned how to pronounce it with the correct tone.

Finally, most vehicles are used buses from various Korean and Japanese cities. If you are from Korea or Japan you might find yourself being a bit nostalgic of the old times. Since these antiques are probably going to be hard to find in the future, I advise you to take a selfie with one of them before it is too late. So, if you are looking for ideas on how to spend a day during the weekend, why not try to reach different locations and neighborhoods by bus? For example you can go to visit the Meilamu pagoda with number 157, shop at the Insein market with number 48, have a look at the crocodile farm in Thaketa with number 57 or reach Sule Pagoda with buses number 37, 43 and 46. You can even go to the Aung Mingalar highway bus station and to the Airport by bus. Aung Mingalar bus station is the main bus station that serves several destinations including Inle Lake, Mandalay and Bagan and it is about twelve miles from downtown. You can take buses number 43 and 102 to reach it, but allow at least 1 hour and half. Several buses (like number 51) go towards the airport along Pyay road. You can jump off at a bus stop called “Maha Si” (or at “Sel Maing Kone”), which is just a short way from the street that turns off to the airport. There is also an app called “Yangon Buses” which can help you find your way within the Yangon bus system. It is in Myanmar language though, so I would still recommend learning some Myanmar!

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Who has inspired you most in your life and why? Locally I have been inspired by Myit Thar and Zar Ga Nar. Myit Thar was the first Myanmar presenter and comedian to start presenting shows in a dynamic way using free style and movement. Zar Gan Ar is a comedian who really helped me by listening to and helping improve my presenting style when I started out at Sound Impact. Internationally I love Oprah Winfrey. I collect her TV programmes as I like her TV interview style.

What does Thingyan mean to you?

Data analyst, audio editor, script writer, ex-punk, MC, presenter, TV personality, actor, accidental darling of Myanmar's gay community, husband , father and Thingyan lover; Sann Htut speaks to MY Yangon about his life and Thingyan.. What led you to become an MC? My first job was working as a data analyst for MMRD in 96-97. I was part of their team which was collaborating with Neilson doing research. I was the only one out of 30 or so people to be chosen as permanent staff so when Neilsen left in 98-99 I remained at MMRD. In 2001 I helped MMRD set up the first FM radio station in Myanmar – City FM. What I really wanted to do was be an audio editor however, when I was creating a sample for the Yangon Top 20 music programme, which was a programme we wanted to air on our station, there was no one else to do the voice over so I had to do it myself! We showed the sample to the government and they approved it adding they wanted me to present it! That’s how it happened.

How did you move from being an MC into acting? I worked at Sound Impact (City FM) for 4.5 years, but by that time I had so much other work as a

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presenter and MC I couldn’t balance the two. So, I left Sound Impact and became a freelance presenter and MC. At this time I also created Dreamboat Entertainment with two childhood friends and we started to create game shows for MWD TV. Over this time I made lots of friends in the film and acting world. One day a director friend of mine came to my house saying he was making a movie, High Shower 2, and he wanted me to play one of the characters in it.

Was taking an acting role a difficult decision to make? My character was gay and to be honest I didn’t want to take the role at first as I am not gay and attitudes towards homosexuals in Myanmar are very conservative. After one month of the director and producer trying to convince me to take the part I sat down with my wife and looked through the part scene by scene. We asked certain sections and scenes to be removed; and then finally I agreed to do it.

In the past homosexuals in Myanmar movies have been portrayed as cross-dressers, however in reality this is often not true. Although the movie is a comedy I wanted my character to reflect the style and demeanor of a contemporary homosexual. I know the movie and character has been very well received; so much so that since playing the role I have been swamped by Facebook friend requests from Myanmar's gay community! But as an actor I am glad many people like it.

Thingyan cools down the worries of the previous year by

Thingyan cools down the worries of the previous year by washing them away with water.

washing them

How has Thingyan changed over the last few years?

away with water

The biggest change has been the introduction of DJ's and selling tickets to gain access to some of the pandals. 9-10 years ago the festival was just about throwing water and watching the performances. Now people buy tickets to enter the pandals and listen to the DJ's.

What will be the biggest Thingyan style this year and why? I will be wearing something easy and comfortable as I will be working 9-9 each day. However, for men I think they will be wearing jackets, jeans and boots. Girls will be wearing shorts that are too short and tops that are too low. I guess the men must be very cold and the women must be very hot!

wearing punk style clothing, which is my favourite style, and I could only ever wear it over Thingyan. Now I like to design and host stages on the pandals. This year Dream Boat Entertainment are hosting the Polo Club Residence Pandal on West Race Course Road near Sky Star Hotel. We will have a pool, foam area, hydraulic stage as well as many artists including Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein, R Zar Ni, and Thiri Swe.

What is your best Thingyan memory? When I was 18 or 19 I got into trouble with a bunch of other kids in my neighbourhood. My parents were worried that I would get into more trouble over Thingyan so they sent me to Goenka Meditation Centre for 10 days over Thingyan. Initially I tried to escape, but it was impossible. After a few days however I really started to enjoy the peace and tranquility. I have been back 4 times since.

What is your favourite thing to do during Thingyan?

What advice would you give to people for the New Year, and what will your New Year's resolution be?

I was actually born on April 12th which during the year I was born was the first day of Thingyan so it is my favourite festival. When I was young I loved to throw water, as I grew a bit older I loved to rent a car with my friends decorate it and then drive it around the town and mandats. I then loved

This year is very important for the country. Unfortunately there have been many problems at the end of this last year. I hope this next year we can all stand together on the right side and make the right decision. I also wish everyone very good health!

As you know the shops close over Thingyan. What things will you be buying beforehand and where from? I will buy sun-block, sunglasses and a cover for my mobile phone. Quite often I like to buy my products online or from Thailand, however if I don’t I head to Junction Square or Taw Win Centre as they a have good variety of products there and at a range of prices.

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than gyat, which is similar to rapping with one man leading and the rest following lamenting the hardships of life and social inequality. Most girls wear fragrant thanaka - a paste of the ground bark of Murraya paniculata, which acts as both sunblock and astringent - on their faces, and sweet-scented yellow padauk blossoms in their hair.

Understanding Thingyan

(Thingyan flower. The padauk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus) or “Thingyan Flower” only blooms one day each year during Thingyan.)

Water Festival is the most significant annual festival on the Myanmar calendar; it marks the start of the New Year, the beginning of the Myanmar lunar calendar and celebrates life and rebirth. The correct Myanmar name for Water Festival is Thingyan, however outside Myanmar it is often referred to as the Water Festival.

History The story behind Thingyan originated from the Buddhist version of a Hindu myth. The story goes that the King of Brahmas called Arsi, lost a wager to the King of Devas, Śakra (or Thagya Min as he is known in Myanmar). On losing the wager Arsi was decapitated and the head of an elephant was put onto his body (transforming him into Ganesha). The Brahma was so powerful that if the head were thrown into the sea it would dry up immediately. If it were thrown onto land it would be scorched. If it were thrown up into the air the sky would burst into flames. Sakra therefore commanded that the Brahma's head be carried by one princess devi after another taking turns for a year each. The New Year henceforth marked the changing of hands of the Brahma's head and is celebrated by Thingyan festival.

First Day - Thinyan Eve - called a-kyo nei: in Myanmar: The start of a variety of religious activities.

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On a-kya nei after the cannon sounds the serious water throwing starts- Apart from in Yangon where the water throwing might have already started!

Third Day- a-kyat nei: which may run on an extra day in certain years. Fourth Day- a-tet nei: The last day when Thagya Min returns to the heavens. The water throwing stops.

Starting from Thinyan Eve Buddhists are expected to observe the Eight Precepts including having only one meal before noon and hold uposatha observance days, which are similar to the Christian Sabbath. Alms are given to monks and offerings to Buddha images. An offering is typically a green coconut with its stalk intact encircled by bunches of green bananas (nga pyaw pwè oun pwè) and sprigs of thabyay or jambul (Syzygium cumini). Once the offering is given, scented water is poured over the Buddha image in a ceremonial washing from the head down.

New Years Day

There are inevitably incidents due to drunk and over exuberant revelers. Generally however the atmosphere is friendly even if boisterous.

Second Day - a-kya nei: Thagya Min makes his descent from the heavens to earth. The water throwing starts.

Religious Activities

Over Thingyan a tradition is to cook mont lone yeibaw; glutinous rice balls with jaggery (palm sugar) inside. The whole community helps cook it; the balls are thrown into boiling water in a huge wok and served as soon as they resurface. But, watch out for pranksters putting a birdseye chilli inside instead of jaggery! Mont let saung is another refreshing Thingyan snack; bits of sticky rice with toasted sesame in jaggery syrup and coconut milk. They are both served with grated coconut.

Large crowds on foot, bicycles, motorbikes, and in open-top vehicles do the rounds of all the mandat.

The Days of Thingyan

Fifth Day - New Year's Day - hnit hsan ta yet nei: The start of the Burmese month of Tagu. Many people make New Year resolutions.

The Food

On a-kya nei Thagya Min makes his descent from the heavens to earth. At a given signal, a cannon (Thingyan a-hmyauk) is fired and people come out with pots of water and sprigs of thabyay, then pour the water onto the ground with a prayer. A prophesy for the new year (Thingyan sa) will have been announced by the brahmins (ponna) and this is based on what animal Thagya Min will be riding and what he might be carrying. Children are told that if they have been good Thagya Min will take their names down in a golden book but if they have been naughty their names will go into a dog book! Thingyan (a-hka dwin) is a favourite time for shinbyu novitiation ceremonies for boys- when they join the monks (Sangha) and spend a short

time in a monastery. It is akin to coming of age ceremonies in other religions.

The Celebration During the Water Festival, the Myanmar government relaxes the restrictions on gatherings. When night falls on Thingyan eve the fun begins in anticipation of the water festival. Festively named stages (mandat) made from bamboo, wood and beautifully decorated papier mache spring up overnight. Local women sing and dance in chorus lines uniformly dressed in traditional outfits. Elaborately lit and decorated Floats carry orchestras and young men about the streets stopping at every mandat exchanging original and classic songs specially written for the festival. They also perform

Traditionally and in rural areas, scented water in a silver bowl is sprinkled using sprigs of thabyay (Jambul) to metaphorically "wash away" a person’s sins of the previous year. However, in major cities such as Yangon the soaking is more bullish with garden hoses, water pistols and even fire hoses being employed! Everyone is fair game except monks and pregnant women. The mandats are lined with partygoers who fire water from hoses at the throngs of revellers and passing floats. The odd prankster might use ice water or implement a drive-by splash. Pwè (performances) by puppeteers, orchestras, dance troupes, comedians, film stars and singers including modern pop groups are commonplace during this festival. In certain areas in Yangon such as along Kabaraye Pagoda Road company sponsored water-spraying stages, known as pandals are set up, and double as dance floors. The soaking lasts three/four days until the end of a-tet nei when Thagya Min returns to the heavens. As the day ends it is common to throw your last drops of water exclaiming- "Thagya Min left his pipe and has come back for it"!

On New Year's Day (hnit hsan ta yet nei) people visit their elders and pay obeisance by gadaw (also called shihko) with a traditional offering of water in a terracotta pot and shampoo. Young people wash the hair of the elderly often in the traditional manner with shampoo beans (Acacia rugata) and bark. In ancient times Burmese kings had a hairwashing ceremony on Thingyan Eve using water from Gaungsay Kyun (Headwash Island), a small rocky island in the Gulf of Martaban near Mawlamyaing. As well as hair washing people make food donations called satuditha and typically provide free food to those participating in the New Year's celebrations. Releasing fish (nga hlut pwè) is another tradition on this day; fish are rescued from drying lakes and rivers, and released into larger lakes and rivers with a prayer and a wish saying "I release you once, you release me ten times".

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KIDS ACTIVITIES Thingyan is first and foremost about family time and although the maddnes among the wet of the madats and party pandals is not child friendly there are many areas set aside to enjoy all the fun of Thingyan as a whole family. Minder Ground Yangon Mayor’s Pandal The Yangon Mayor's Pandal will hold an opening and closing ceremony for the festival. On the pandal famous singers will be performing songs and dances together with a live Music Band. Decorated float competitions will be held at night. - City Hall

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Myanmar Event Park Over Thingyan there will be a Foam Play Ground, Fun Games, a Food court, and Music Stages organized by Forever Group

Sein Lan So Pyae Park A good place for a lunch break with food shops, a mini playground for kids and a wide play area.

MahaBandoola Park A good place to relax, grab some food and look at the Yangon Mayor’s Pandal

Yangon Regional Government Pandal Yangon Regional Government Pandal - The Yangon Regional Government committee also launches the opening and closing ceremony of the festival with the dancing groups and famous singers. – Pyay Road

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Rakhine Thingyan Water Festival

Suitable area for families with fun games, a foam party, carnival rides, food shops, a stage show with famous singers and a band. – U Wisara Street near Tetmadaw Hall

People’s Park Within People's Park is Happy Zone Amusement Centre for kids; the best place for a lunch break and changing clothes

Kandawgyi Park Another good place for lunch a break as there are food shops and plenty of open spaces, however you can also enjoy the Stage Shows, playground and some fun organised games

Good performances, dancing and singing – Minders Ground

A Natha grinding competition will be held on 12th April at Thuwanna Football Ground in Thingangyun Township and about 20 teams will participate in the ceremony. The Yangon Mayor’s Pandal at City Hall also has Rakhine Thingyan ceremonies. In both locations they will throw water from a wooden boat in accordance with Rakhine traditional culture. Thuwanna Football Ground

Rain Over Thingyan/ Thingyan Moe Myanmar’s Most celebrated Thingyan film It is not surprising that Myanmar’s most important annual festival has been the inspiration for one of its most famous films - Thingyan Moe (Thingyan Rain). Thingyan Moe is a Myanmar musical film directed by Maung Tin Oo and starring Nay Aung, Zin Wine, Khin Than Nu and May Than Nu in pivotal roles. The movie follows the life of a musician, Nyein Maung (Nay Aung) from 1959 to 1982; focusing on his role in the annual Thingyan celebrations. Nyein Maung plays keyboard for a band called Myoma (Silver Swan) who play on a float during Mandalay Thingyan. He has inherited his love of music from his father, who was a pianist. As Thingyan festival draws nearer, Nyein Maung and his band compete against other bands to design the most beautifully decorated float and compose the best songs. Against this backdrop he becomes romantically involved with a girl from a high-class family, Khin Khin Htar (Khin Than Nu)-who he is teaching the piano. Khin Khin Htar’s family oppose the match and in a cruel twist of fate he sings at her wedding to another man. However, this is not the last meeting for the two star crossed lovers… Despite the clichéd plot it was a blockbuster in Myanmar; partly due to the breathtaking scenes of Mandalay, upbeat Thingyan music and stately traditional choral dances. The film itself explores the neglected beauties around us, how brotherly or sisterly love can prevail and the elegance of traditional dances. The quality of the cinematography harkens back to the glory days of Myanmar film and is more accomplished than most of the more recent Myanmar film releases you might see today. Many of the songs in the movie have become and are, synonymous with Thingyan including the song by which the film gained its title- Thingyan Moe. The float that the band uses, which goes by the name of the band Myoma has also become famous and to this day is paraded around different towns in Myanmar during Thingyan.

Khin Khin Htar: “This song is written for me? So it belongs to me and it is in the first place mine?” Nyein Maung: “Not only this song, but also I belong to you. My heart belongs to you.” The director Maung Tin Oo is well known for a few of his award-winning works and has been commended for his ability to bring the lives of ordinary people in Myanmar to the silver screen. Thingyan Moe is probably his most reknowned work. The film was released in 1985 and won 3 Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards- Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Cinematography. Some notable actors who appear in minor roles are Zaw One and Thida Theint. One of the film's stars, Khin Than Nu, is one of Myanmar’s most decorated actresses and she has won the Best Actress at the Myanmar Motion Picture Academy Awards three times. Her first break was winning the Miss Pyidaungzu Beauty Pageant in 1961. As a young woman she was romantically linked with many well-known actors in the Myanmar Movie industry, before she married General Maung Maung Khin with whom she has two children. A number of movies showing Myanmar’s most significant festival have hit the big screen and recently these show the more modern reflection of Thingyana wild water and drink fueled celebration. However none can follow in the footsteps of Thingyan Moe in capturing the essence of the festival and its traditional messages. So if you are tired of getting soaked and the urban pomp of water festival has become too relentless; pick up a copy of Thingyan Moe, stay in and reconnect with the simple values of Thingyan.

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Pandals The YCDC normally allows over 100 water throwing pandals, including major and minor pavilions throughout the Yangon every year. Most of the major water throwing pandals are located on Pyay Road, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road and Kandawgyi Circular Road.

Which pandals are the most popular? Yangon Mayor’s Pandal (City Hall) AlpinePandal (Kabar Aye Pagoda Road) Air Bagan/ AGD Bank Pandal (Pyay Road) X2O Pandal (Kandawgyi Lake)

What to expect on the big pandals? -

Non-Stop DJ, about 500 water pipes, 5 to 10 water cannons, security guards, lunch booth, over 100 feet long party platform, and 2 to 3 storey stages.

Yangon Mayor’s Pandal Plays traditional music and you can see performances of traditional singing and dancing. It is the only pandal that can continue operating through the night. The mandat doesn’t fire water at people during the night so you can expect to be dry-ish. Overnight is when the majority of traditional dances are performed. Often a more relaxed romantic pandal to visit – City Hall

14 ClubPandal (Kabar Aye Pagoda Road) Black CulturePandal (Kabar Aye Pagoda) Hit ManPandal (Kabar Aye Pagoda) BlizzardPandal (Kabar Aye Pagoda Road)

How much do the big pandals cost? - -

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VIP costs around 50000 Kyat per day and about 150000 Kyat for all days. Normal tickets about 15000 Kyat per day and about 70000 Kyat for all days.

Project XPandal (Kabar Aye Pagoda) Grand Royal Pandal (Kandawgyi Lake) G6 (Kandawgyi Lake)

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AlpinePandal The famous hip hop artist Sai Sai Khan Hlaing performs at this stage every year and all of his fans visit this pandal to catch a glimpse of him – especially his lady fans. Apline drinking water company always has lots of famous singers, actors and actresses visit this pandal. Various DJs play attracting young people and alpine company staff. Fantastic atmosphere – a girls favourite – Kandawgyi Circular road Air Bagan/ AGD Bank Pandal Under the umbrella of Htoo trading company. No tickets are available as the pandal is staff and family only. Traditional DJs often play at this pandal. The sound box there is powerful and top of the range which is what draws the crowds around it.– Pyay Road X2O Pandal This pandal is famous every year because it has its own loyal fans and the services are good. The music/beats are contemporary and easy to dance too. The services include free lunch and a free ferry back home from the mandate. It also offers limited free beer which is a real crowd drawer. As well as all this there are some pretty exciting competitions such as beer drinking and sexy dancing competitions.– Kandawgyi Lake

Black Culture Pandal A fantastic pandal that is a real favourite amoungst young people it is not as famous as the above mandats but it has a big stage and it is cheaper than the other mandats. The pandal has a small food court and serves beer and fruit cocktails. One day tickets cost between 10-30 USD. the style of music is DJ and Hip Hop. – Kabar Aye Pagoda Road Project X Pandal One of Yangon's most famous pandals, however it is often not so busy, despite this it is an ever-present every year. It has no celebrities but still has staff serving lunch, beer and cocktails. Worth a punt just to

know what actually goes on! – Kabar Aye Pagoda Road G6 Pandal In the past this pandal has been sponsored by the Yangon Directory. They have a VIP room and offer VIP tickets. The VIPs get a buffet. The pandal holds drinking competitions and dancing competitions. They play disco, hip hop ele-ctro and dubstep. - Kandawgyi Lake N.B. Pandal locations may change last minute

Where are the big pandals? Kandawgyi Circular Road - 17 pandals Kabar Aye Pagoda Road

- 13 pandals

Pyay Road

- 4 pandals

Parami Road

- 2 pandals

Sayarsan Road

- 4 pandals

Strand Road

- 2 pandals

Upper KyeeMyinDaing Road - 1 pandal

To find each area, Please check our water festival map on Page 11

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Ko Kyaw Lwin Oo learnt float making from his father who was also a float maker. His yearly highlight is the 2600 ceremony at Shwedagon Pagoda when he makes the float for Peoples Park. Over Thingyan he doesn’t make floats he builds mandats! wmyg/ yef;csDynm? r@yfynm? vuform;ynm? uEkwfyef;ynmpHkvdkYaygh/

Over Thingyan it is traditional to have elaborately decorated floats parading past the mandats. These floats often carry bands and dancers. Mandalay is the most famous city in Myanmar for its float parades. However Yangon also has its fair share of floats particularly parading past City Hall. MY Yangon talks to two of the men behind these fantastic designs U Myint and Ko Kyaw Lwin Oo on what it takes to be a float maker and the magic of Thingyan…

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U Myint started making floats 38 years ago with his grandfather. Originally they made floats for their friends now he makes floats commercially. During the year he builds floats for religious festivals particularly for the townships of Tamwe and Yankin. Most of the floats he makes during Thingyan are for the Mandalay float parades. For him the best thing about Thingyan is the famous float Myoma (Silver swan). 44 44

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Beauty

A Padauk Mission Thingyan is a time in Myanmar when many people let loose and express themselves. And what more salient way to express yourself than with what you wear? As a result Thingyan is brimming with all the latest fashion trends in Myanmar, albeit drenched. A modern Thingyan fashion trend for girls is to braid their hair, keeping it more manageable against the hungry power hoses. There is also a strong pop culture influence and many outfits could have walked out of Spring break or your least favourite, but somehow you have watched every episode, MTV programme. Other people opt for the more traditional longyis, thanaka and yellow padauk flowers. Whatever your style Thingyan has something for everyone. Here are some of the fashions and where you can get them done.

Away from the worst of the soakings the traditional smart and elaborately decorated longyis are modus operandi. For girls, scented thanaka on the face and yellow padauk flowers are the traditional garnishing’s. For those taking part in the religious, traditional and family aspects of Thingyan this classic style is the timeless stalwart. To get this traditional style you can visit: Taw Win Thu ( Lin Lin ) No ( 199 ) 1st Floor . 28 st ,upper Bo Gyoke . 09-5163167

'Down until you touch the sand, . Up until you reach the top'

' Ma Aye Mya! Ma Aye Mya! Here are some padauks for you.'

Ko Tin Hla wanted padauk flowers uncontrollably because he knew that they would be the perfect solution to his romantic dilemma.

Masculine strength rapidly brewed inside his heart and he started to retrieve himself from this unwanted situation. The harder he tried, the more his strength escaped. Finally, he could not do anything else and he aborted the mission. He had no better ideas on how to obtain these highly prised flowers.

Ma Aye Mya rushed out of the house smiling at him. Ma Aye Mya asked Ko Tin Hla how he got the padauk flowers.

Ko Tin Hla tried to brace himself. He could not find a ladder or a bamboo post around him and was therefore ready to climb up the tree. He took off his sandals and placed them neatly at the foot of the tree. He held the tree tightly, and pressed his soles against it and hugged it. Two ravens up in another shady tree were talking about a ridiculous man who was trying to climb up a tree. 'Look! That fella is trying to get padauk flowers for the woman who doesn’t know he loves her. How silly he is!'

A few minutes later they flew away.

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At that instance, new idea struck him. He exclaimed at his good fortune because he saw a stone 10 feet away.

Ko Tin Hla explained how he plucked them from a perilous tree, how daring he was, how much of a sacrifice he had made for her and so on. Ma Aye Mya listened attentively to Ko Tin Hla's made up story. But, in his mind, he secretly thanked Poe Hlaing for selling him padauk flowers on credit. As everyone knows luck stays very short.

At that instance, the padauk flowers seemed to mock him. Maybe they knew he was a coward and had never dared to climb up a tree and pluck them.

'Yes, this man has no brain at all. Oh! How stupid he is.'

Bought to Myanmar on the recent wave of Korean pop culture success K pop fashion is massive not just in Myanmar but in all of South East Asia. Cutesy, bubbley, bright but with a Gangnam edge, this style will be out in force over Thingyan. To get your K Pop makeover visit: Tony Tun Tun ( Yankin Center ) (RmG/01), Yankin Center, Yankin 01-544751 / 01- 549639

SAN LIN TUN

Ko Tin Hla was staring up adoringly at the blooming padauk tree.

Since Ma Aye Mya came to live in their neighborhood, Ko Tin Hla had been waiting for the perfect moment to approach her. And this was the right time. He knew that Ma Aye Mya was rather shy and timid. Only giving padauk flowers to her pre-Thingyan festival would fulfill his dream of gaining her love. There is a strong underground Punk scene in Myanmar and in the days before Thingyan regular underground Punk concerts and gatherings are the most famous of which is in Bo Gyoke Market. Even after these are over expect to see studded leather jackets and bright red Mohicans on show amongst the mandats. You can buy your punk hair and make-up supplies @: Fancy House Hair & Beauty Spa No. 56 , Kabar Aye Pagoda Road. Yankin. 01-662636 / 01- 650759 / 01-652995 Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Flash Flash Fiction Fiction

Now, Ko Tin Hla pulled himself up with concerted force, but it seemed there was no progress at all. No matter how much effort he pulled himself up with, he was immovable. It was lucky enough at least he would not fall back down. He fastened himself to the tree so that he was like a well-shaped spider. Sweat started to roll down from his forehead. He felt undecided on whether he should abort the mission or not. A saying entered uninvited into his worried head.

He quickly picked it up, aimed it at the flowers and threw it with much vigour. First time, it missed them. He gasped and ran to pick it up again. He hurled it again towards them. This time again, luck was not with him. The reason he was attempting to pluck padauk flowers was that the other day when they met in the market, Ma Aye Mya asked him to pluck padauk flowers for her because she wanted to have them desperately for Thingyan festival. And, she hadn’t been able to find a suitable person for this mission. So, how could he reject such a good opportunity to show her how capable he was?

Ko Tin Hla's back flinched as he heard funny lyrics coming from Poe Hlaing who walked past Ma Aye Mya's house. ' Ko Tin Hla is such a coward, He never dared to climb up. The worst thing is, As he lies, do you give him a denial?'

Padauk flowers always attract women when Thingyan is coming in April. The flowers are so fragrant that when they bloom, the air is loaded with fragrance. Back to the scene. Though he tried, he was making no progress. His heart sank and his head dropped towards the ground. At this desperate time, out of nowhere, the sweet smell of padauk flowers entered his nostrils and he looked for where it came from. Then he saw Poe Htaung, a boy of eight, walking past him. The boy held flowers. An idea stuck him and he stopped the boy. Later, everyone in the ward saw Ko Tin Hla holding padauk flowers and standing at Ma Aye Mya's gate.

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Opening times over Thingyan

Shop

Shopping Malls

Bo Aung Kyaw Shopping Centre |

Ga Mone Pwint (Bo Ga Lay Zay) |

Kyaw St., Kyauktada Tsp | 01 392 868 |

392 031, 01 256 903 | Opening hrs: 9am

225/227, Olympic Tower, Bo Aung

Opening hrs: 9.30am - 9pm | Closed

Restaurant & Shopping Mall Many restaurants and shopping malls close over Thinygan. MY Yangon has composed a helpful list of what's closed, what's open and when!

Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Capital Hypermarket | Min Nandar Road, Dawbon Tsp | 01 551 533, 01

553 138 | Opening hrs: 9am – 9.30pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Capital Hypermarket (North Dagon) | Corner of Pinlon and Thinwin St., 33 Qr, North Dagon Tsp | 01 581 797 |

Opening hrs: 9am – 9.30pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Chan Tha Plaza | 100/102, Upper Pazundaung Road, Taung Lone

Pyan Ward, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | 01 290 368 | Opening hrs:

9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5

Restaurants

Wisara Road, Kamayut Tsp | 09259040853 | Opening to 17 (5 days) |

Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone Tsp | 01

653 653, 01 653 644 | Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Ga Mone Pwint (Thein Gyi Zay) | Rm (420/450), Shed D, Thein Gyi Market, Latha Tsp | 01 379 541, 01 376 354 |

Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Gandamar Holesale | Corner of

May Shopping | 542, Merchant Road,

Super One Shopping Centre | 65,

Ward (8), Mayangone Tsp | 01 657 322

hrs: 9.30am – 5.30pm | Closed Apr 13

Junction, Tamwe Tsp | 01 545 871 |

Waizayandar St., Gandamar Road,

| Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Dagon Center (I – II) | 262/264,

| Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed

Kamayut Tsp | 01 532 489, 01 532 493 Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Dagon Tsp | 09 732 08 132 | Opening hrs: 6am –

Tsp | 01 397 900 | Opening hrs: 9am -

Daunt Kan Road, Thin Gann Gyun Tsp

Maharbandoola Road, Pazundaung 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Gekko | Cool Japanese style restaurant and bar

Lotteria | Fast food chicken joint (many branches) |

The Lab | Easy atmosphere and good tapas | 70a

Excel Shopping Mall | 520, Excel

986, 09 431 90 232 | Opening hrs: 9am -11pm |

Road, Kamayut Tsp | 012 305 798 | Opening hrs:

Closed Apr for details call 09250537979 |

Road, Bahan Tsp | 01 559 150 |

Closed Apr 13to 17 (5days) |

Junction Square, Between Kyun Taw Road and Pyay 8am - 10 pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Harley's | Classic grab and go burger restaurant

Rangoon Tea House | Stylish modern twist on the

Kyauktada Tsp | 09 250 086 204 | Opening hrs: 24

517 8329 | Opening hrs: 8am -10pm | Closed Apr 12

(many branches) | 380 Mahabandoola Road, HRS | OPEN IN THINGYAN |

street side teahouse | 1st Flr, 77 Pansodan Street | 09 to 21 (10 days) |

House of Memories | Delicious Myanmar food

Shwe Sa Bwe | Excellent fine dining restaurant with a

U Wisara Road | 01534 242 | Opening hrs: 11am

09 421 005 085 | Opening hrs: 12 - 3pm lunch, 6.30 pm

located in a beautiful old colonial building | 290 -11pm | Closed Apr 9 to 20 (12 days) |

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Shwegondaing Road | Opening hrs: 5.30pm - 2am |

Union Bar and Grill | Relaxed modern bar with a brand new British menu | 42 Strand Road,

Mingalar Road, Zawana Tower, Lay

| 01 573 932 | Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Treasure Tower, Kaba Aye Pagoda

Junction 8 | Mayangone Tsp | 01 652

Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr

9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

13 to 17 (5 days) |

909, 01 651 092 | Opening hrs: 9am -

13 to 17 (5 days) |

Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr

9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

(4), Mayangone Tsp | 01 652 959 | 13 to 17 (5 days) |

9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Junction Zawana | Corner of Thu

Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr

Taw Win Centre | 45, Pyay Road, Dagon

Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Lay Daunt Kan Road, Near Kyaikkasan

North Point Shopping Centre, Ward

01 516 602 | Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm

01 218 161, 01 218 152, 01 527 242 |

East Point Shopping Centre |

with great cocktails | 535 Merchant Road | 01 386

North Point Shopping Centre |

Ocean Super Centre (Tamwe) | Tamwe

Feel Myanmar Food | Popular Myanmar restaurant

8.30pm | Closed Apr for details call 095116872 |

to 17 (5 days) |

Junction Mawtin | Lanmadaw Tsp |

| Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

(many branches) | 124, Pyihtaungsu Avenue Street,

Kyauktada Tsp | 01 391 205 | Opening

010 | 268, Dagon Center II, Myay Ni

Gone (North) Ward, Sanchaung Tsp |

hrs: 11am - 11pm Sun 5.30pm - 11pm | Closed Apr 13

Ga Mone Pwint (Ka Bar Aye) | Ka Bar

Junction Square | Pyay Road,

A, Sanchaung Tsp | 01 527 792, 01 534

range of sake to choose from | 290 (B), Block (10), U

- 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

days) |

Underground, Dagon Centre I, Block

Edo Sushi | The best Sushi in Yangon with a huge

Merchant Road., Botahtaung Tsp | 01

Tsp | 01 575 555 | Opening hrs: 9am -

Tsp | 01 8600 111 | Opening hrs: 9am -

United Living Mall | 48, Kyaikkasan Road, Tamwe Tsp | 01 551 177 |

Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Ruby Mart | 294/304, Upper Block,

Victoria Shopping Mall | Nawaday

Tsp | 01 398 246, 09 400 503 360 |

Road, Ward (6), Hlaing Thar Yar Tsp |

Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Garden Housing, Yangon-Pathein

01 689 371 | Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Sein Gay Har | (Various branches) |

Yuzana Plaza | Banyar Dala Road,

9pm (12th April open till 10.30pm) |

Nyunt Tsp | 01 200 801 | Opening hrs:

01 395 140 | Opening Hours: 9am Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days)

Tharyar Gone Ward, Mingalar Taung 9am - 6pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17 (5 days) |

Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building,

Ga Mone Pwint (Myay Ni Gone) |

Yankin Center Shopping Mall |

Mon to Sat 11am - 1am Sun 11am - 10pm | Closed

Gone (North) Ward, Sanchaung Tsp

Opening hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr

Botahtaung Tsp | 09 420 101 854 | Opening hrs: Apr 13 to 17 (5days) |

social enterprise angle | 20 Malikha Road | 01 661 983,

YKKO | Popular Myanamr/Chinese restaurant

- 8.30pm dinner | Closed Apr 13 to 20 (8 days) |

Opening hrs: 10am - 10pm | OPEN IN THINGYAN |

(many branches) | 8 mile | 01 401 192, 01 401 179 |

Myaynigone, Bargayar Road, Myay Ni | 01 526 928, 01 516 533 | Opening

hrs: 9am - 9pm | Closed Apr 13 to 17

Yankin Tsp | 01 400 255, 01 544 662 | 13 to 17 (5 days) |

(5 days) |

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Restaurant

Guide

Dining Guide

The best restaurants, cafes and gastro food for casual and smart dining

H Star for critic's choice N New Opening

Downtown

50th Street Bar and Restaurant | Western/Bar | 9-13 50th Street, Botataung Tsp | 01 397 060

365 Café | Café/Western | No.5

Thamada Hotel, Ahlanpya Pagoda

Café KSS | Café | 470-472,

Gallery Bar & Restaurant | Café/Bar

Junior Duck | Chinese | Nanthidar

Street | 01 253 126, 09 431 67288

ext. 6430 or 6431

Strand Road, Kyauktada Tsp | 01 249

Mahabandoola Road, Cor. Bo Sun Pat

| 223 Sule Pagoda Road | 01 242 828

H Cherry Man | Myanmar/Indian |

H Gekko | Japanese/Bar | 535

374 891, 01 389 705

902 32

78/80 Latha Street, Lower block | 01

H Coffee Club | Café | 232, Sule

Merchant Road | 01 386 986, 09 431

H Green Gallery | Thai | No. 58, 52nd

Road, Dagon Tsp | 01 243 047, 01 243

Pagoda Road (Inside E-city phone

999 Shan Noodle Shop | Shan | 130 B,

Coka Suki Restaurant | Thai/Hotpot

Harley’s | Fastfood | 285, Ground

Road, Ahlone Tsp | 01 229 904 ext.

Ya Htar Road, (2) Ward, Lanmadaw

639-41 ext. 32

34th Street | 01 389 363, 01 384 779

H APK | Thai | 392-396 Shwebonthar

Street, Pabedan Tsp | 01 250 437

H Aung Mingalar Shan Noodle

Restaurant | Shan | No. 34 Bo Yar

Nyunt Street & Corner of Nawaday Street, Dagon Tsp | (no phone number)

H Aung Pyae Phyo Indian Foods

shop), Kyauktada Tsp | (no number)

| 104/108, Kyee Myin Daing Strand 229 905

H Easy Café & Restaurant | Asian |

09 313 151 31

Floor, The Corner of 6th Street & Anaw Tsp | 09 250 086 204 N

Harley’s@Pansodan | Fastfood |

421

Kanpai | Japanese | 207 Bo Aung

Kyaw Street, Botataung Tsp | 09 421 739 599

Kinsakura Restaurant | Japanese

| BAK, Olympic Tower, 1st Floor, Bo

Aung Kyaw Street, Kyauktada Tsp | 09 514 7840

H Kosan Café | Bar | Branch 2-Café/

Bar-108, 19th Street (Upper Block), Latha Tsp | 01 503 232

H Linkage Restaurant | Myanmar/

30A/C1, Bo Yar Nyunt Road | 01 220

380 Maha Bandula Road, Kyaukada Tsp | 01 376 745

Asian | 221, 1st Flr, Mahar Bandoola

Fat Man Steak | Western | Bo Yar

Heaven Pizza | Pizza | 38~40, Bo Yar

529 16

666

1383

722, 01 246 755

Nyunt Rd, Dagon Tsp | 09 420 305

| Indian | No. 37th Street, Corner of

Feel | Myanmar | 124, Pyihtaungsu

Kyauktada Tsp | (no number)

08 132

Mahabandoola Road (Middle block),

Street (lower block), Botahtaung Tsp |

Jetty Compound, Pan Soe Tan Saikkan

Avenue Street, Dagon Tsp | 09 732

Nyunt Street, Dagon Tsp | 09 855

Heiwa | Japanese | 207,32

Street(Upper Block), Pabedan Tsp | 01 375931

Garden Street | 09 495 836 18, 09 430

Mahabandola Road, Lanmadaw Tsp | 01 230 3097 N

Bar Boon | Café/Western | Just

H Frozee Gelatto Creamery | Ice

Road | 09 420 321 058

Dagon Tsp | 01 1233 874

Mahabandoola Road, Botahtaung Tsp

Bharat Indian Restaurant | Indian |

Fu-Rin Japanese Restaurant |

Ingyin Restaurant | Indian |

Street, Kyauktada Tsp | 01 382 253

Lanmadaw Tsp | 01 211 702

number)

356 Mahabandoola Road, Seikkantha

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India Kitchen | Indian | 297

Cream | No. 23 Nawaday Street,

outside FMI Center, 380 Bo Gyoke

Japanese | No. 210, Anawrahta Road,

| 01 389 367

Anawratha Road (30th St) | (no

Lotteria@China Town | Fastfood

| No 827, Corner of Hledan Street and

Lotteria@Central Tower |

Fastfood | 79/81, Room (001/002), between 39th and 40th Street,

Kyauktada Tsp | 09 258 521 385 N

Marry Brown | Fastfood | 180-182,

Mahabandoola Garden Street (Middle Block), Kyauktada Tsp | 01 384 780

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Dining

Thai 47 | Thai | No (153),

Cornar of 47th Street &

Anawyahta Road, Botahtaung Tsp | 095169215 N

The Blind Tiger | Western/Tapas

| United Condominium, Nawaday Street | 01 388 488

H Miyoshi Ramen | Japanese | 42/E,

Dagon Tsp | 01 250 388

| 01 250 388

Bo Yar Nyunt Street, Dagon Tsp | 09 420 098 866

H Mondo | Japanese | 26 (B) Yaw

Min Gyi Street | 01 252 261, 09 450 066 782

Nilar Biryani | Indian | 216, Anawratha Road, Pabedan Tsp

Nooch Restaurant & Bar |

Phoenix Court (Si Chaun Dou hua) |

Chinese | Park Royal Hotel 33 Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | 01 250 388

Japanese /Thai | No. 387/397,

Rangoon Teahouse | Myanmar | 1st

Road, Pabedan Tsp | 01 378 166

| 09 517 832 9

Room K1, Upper Shwe Bon Thar

Flr, 77 Pansodan Street, Kyauktada Tsp

H Monsoon | Asian | No. 85-87,

Oishii Branch 1 | Japanese | 98,

Santino Café |zzCoffee Shop | 18/A-1,

Botataung Tsp | 01 295 224

Tsp | 01 708 685, 09 312 870 53

387 880

Theinbyu Road (lower block),

My Garden | Asian | Ahlone Road | 01 372 822

Nam Kham Shan Restaurant | Shan |

37th Street, Corner of Mahabandoola Road (middle block), Kyauktada Tsp | (no number)

Nan Yu | Indian/Cantonese | 81

Pansodan Street, Kyauktada Tsp | 01 252 702

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Latha Street(Middle Block), Latha

Olive Garden | Mediterranean|

170/176 Bo Aung Kyaw Street | 09260171411

H Pa Pa Pizza | Pizza Delivery |

Yaw Min Gyi Street | 09 421 124 373

Bo Yar Nyunt Street, Dagon Tsp | 01

H Shiawase | Sushi | 38/40 A1 Bo

Yar Nyunt Street | 09 492 591 84

421 102 223

377~92

Sukiya Japanese Resturant |

Japanese | 42/B, Yaw Min Gyi

Street, Dagon Tsp | 09 311 350 26

H Sule Shangri -La Café | Bakery/

Café | Shangri La Hotel, 223 Sule Pagoda Road | 01 242 828 ext. 6421, 6422

Western | 92 Strand Road | 01 243

The Strand Grill | Western | 92 Strand Road | 01 243 377

The Thiripyitsaya Sky Bistro | Asian/ Western | 20th Floor, Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Tsp | 01 255 277

| 4th Floor, Junction Square,

Kyun Taw Road, Kamayut Tsp | 09 312 854 39

H Yhet’s | Japanese | 57, 37 Street

(Lower Block), Kyauktada Tsp | 01 377

West Shwegondine, Bahan Tsp | 01

09 254 345 381

554 957, 09 420 207 233

Bangkok Kitchen | Thai | Kandawgyi

Café Terrace 320 | Café/Thai | Corner

YKKO@Seikkantha Street- Also

Tsp | 01 556 901

430 919 59

various branches | Chinese/Thai | 286, Seikkantha Street, Kyauktada Tsp | 01 379 754

Midtown

Adamas | Seafood | No.14 , Kanbawza Road | 09-254 006 636

Natural Park,Nat Mauk Road,Tamwe

Bar Boon | Dutch Deli | No. 10K,

Shwe Taung Kyar Road, Bahan Tsp | 09 431 851 44

Barista Lavazza | Café/Coffee shop

| 16 Kyaik Ka San Road, Tamwe Tsp | 018 604 415

Barwachi | Indian | 37, Ground

302 583 77, 09 312 854 39

Tsp | 09 250 400 753

00002

254 095 451

Phone Gyi Street, Lanmadaw Tsp | 01

| 15 Nawaday Street, Dagon Tsp | 09

H Sydney’s | Western Bakery (Order

Tokyo Doughnut | Bakery |

Dagon Pagoda Road, MWEA Tower |

st Street & Bo Sun Pat Street | 09 731

Pot | 306, Level 3, Junction Maw Tin,

only) | 288/290 (Rm 106), 1st Flr, Shwe

Road, Lanmadaw Tsp | 09 731 120 46

01 381 607

Shwe Gon Dine Road, Bahan Tsp | 01

212

Road | 01 242 828 ext: 6428, 6429

| 235, Ground floor, 32nd Street | 09

Pagoda Road, Yankin Tsp | 095 114

Cafe Napoli | Italian | No,287, East

Floor 1, La Pyayt Wun Plaza, Alan Pya

Sule Shangri La, 223 Sule Pagoda

University Ave Road, Bahan Tsp | 01

H AV's | Indian | Room A, Ground

Floor, No(76/80)(B), Banyardala Road |

After Work Bistro and Bar | Café/Bar |

218 282

Corner of Anawrahta Road & Lanthit

544 930

Titu’s Indian Banana Leaf | Indian

| 01 250 388

Garden Street (Lower Block),

| 01 539 598

H Summer Palace | Chinese |

Toba Restaurant Café | Indonesian

33 Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp

Café Bellagio | Western | 81 New

and Nar Nat Taw Street, Kamaryut Tsp

Sushi Itchi | Japanese | No. 105,

Shwe Kaung Hot Pot | Chinese/Hot

Kyauktada Tsp | 01 242 650

The Strand Café | Fine dining/

Shiki-Tei | Japanese | Park Royal Hotel,

Parisian Cake & Coffee | Coffee Shop/Café | 46 Mahabandoola

33 Alan Pya Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp

H Sprouts | Salad Bar/Café | 68A

Yaw Min Gyi Street, Dagon Tsp | 09

224 810

Western | Corner of Kyun Taw Road

932, 09 599 6143

Road | 01 242 828 ext. 6456 or 6434

Taung Tan Street, Lanmadaw Tsp | 01

395 052

525 194

Pabedan Tsp | 09 402 552 245, 09 731 423 86, 09 517 5640

Ureshii Kitchen | Japanese | 111 Shwe

Asagiri Sausage & Restaurant |

Corner of Narnattaw Road and

The Lobby Bar | Bar | Park Royal Hotel

09 420 308 350

Block), Lanmadaw Tsp | 011 221 568,

International Hotel, Dagon Tsp | 01

Botahtaung Tsp | 09 420 101 854

330 Ahlone Road, In front of Yangon

Road, Ground Floor M.M.G. Tower,

Spice Brasserie | Asian Fusion | Park

Royal Hotel 33 Alan Pya Pagoda Road,

Mart, Dhamazedi Road

Café Dibar | Italian | No.9, Kabaraye

Peacock Lounge | Café | Sule-

Shangri-La Hotel, 223 Sule Pagoda

the Myanmar Red Cross Building,

Aung Thuka | Myanmar | 17(A),

H Nepali Food House | Nepalese |

63, Bon Sun Pet Street, Lower Block,

Black Canyon Coffee | Coffee shop |

Coffee shop | Market Place by City

Ya Kun Kaya Toast | Singaporean

41st - 42nd Street | 01 375 064

134 Shwe Taung Tan Street (Upper

Ananda Coffee and Cocoa | Café/

| 42 Strand Road, Left corner of

The Manhattan Fish Market |

Seafood/Western | 44/56 Kannar

Maru Grill Restaurant | Japanese |

Union Bar & Grill | Western/Bar

31, A1, Shan Gone Street, Sanchaung

Pagoda Road, Dagon Tsp | 092535

H Agnes | French/Fine Dining |

BBQ Chicken Restaurant | Fastfood |

Tha Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp,

Tsp | 09 250 613 329

Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Yangon | 01 382 919, 01 382 912

Mahabandoola Road, Between 31

** Alamanda Inn Restaurant | French

88772

Valley | 01 534 513

| 60B/Shwe Taun Gyar Road, Golden

44, Ground Floor, Pyay Road, Dagon

Billion Gold Restaurant | Fine

of Pyay Road and Ahlone Road | 09

Chatime (various branches) | Café | 29 B-002 Shwe Pyi Aye Yeik Mon

Housing, Bargayar Road, Sanchaung Tsp | www.chatime.com.mm

Chokdee | Dim sum | Yangon

International Hotel Compound

(Ahlone Road), Dagon Tsp | 09 732 271 77

Cocoon Bar | Asian/bar | 22/24

Shinsawpu Road and corner of Baho Road | 01 500 863

Coffee Circles | Café | 107(A)

Dhammazedi Road, Kamayut Tsp | 01 525 157

Dining | Yangon International Hotel

Cousins Grill | Western | No. 28(A),

001

Sayarsan Rd, Bahan Tsp | 01 546 633

Compound (Ahlone Road) | 01 216

Kokkaing Swimming Pool St.,

| MY Yangon | Issue 8

Dining Jing Hpaw Myay | Kachin | 2B Kyun Taw

Mom’s Kitchen | Asian/Singaporean |

Taung Nyunt Tsp | 09 459 222 222

One), Tamwe Tsp | 01 545 871

Western | 32, Kokkine Swimming Club

Park & People’s Square, U Wisara

Dining Fukurou Japanese

Resturant | Japanese | No.81 (C),

New University Avenue Road, Bahan Tsp | 01 542 871

Valley) | Fastfood/burger | People’s

Esperado, Top Floor, 23 U Aung Myat

Road, Dagon Tsp | 09 323 160 61

861 9486

Freshness Burger (Nawaday

Road) | Fastfood/burger | No. 18/D Nawaday Road, Dagon Tsp.

Street, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | 01

Green Elephant Restaurant |

Myanmar | No. 37, University Avenue, Bahan Tsp | 01 536 498

Doremi Café | Asian/Western | No.

H Fuji Coffee House | Japanese

Gusto Café | Coffee Shop/Italian | 150

Tamwe Tsp | 01 546 850

Kamaryut Tsp | 01 535 371 ext.

Bookstore | 09 362 145 23

33, Nigyawda Street, Kyauk Myaung,

Dynasty Bistro at Marketplace | Chinese | 430/A, City Mart

Marketplace, Dhamazeddi Road, Bahan Tsp | 01 523 840 N

Easy Café | Café | 24D Nar Nat

Taw St, Kamayut Tsp | 09 250 141 098.

H Edo Zushi | Japanese | No.290-B, U

Wisara Road, 10 Ward Kamaryut Tsp | 09 259 040 853 N

EK Enjoy Kitchen | Fast Food |

68-B, Daw Thein Road & Bandar

Gone Street, Kandawkalay. 09 310 41 915

H Family Sushi | Japanese | A-27,

Rm# 104, U Chit Maung Housing, U

Chit Maung Street, Bahan Tsp | 09 731 194 56, 095 077 223

FC Box & Food Desserts | Fastfood |

Yangon International Hotel Compound (Ahlone Road) | 01 216 001

Issue 8 | MY Yangon |

| No.116, University Avenue Road, 512561

H Furusato | Japanese | 137 Shwe

Gon Daing Road, Bahan Tsp | 01 556 265

H Golden City Chetty Restaurant | Indian | Padonmar Street,

Sanchaung Tsp | 01 518 248, 095 414 526

H Golden Duck Restaurant |

Chinese | Kan Taw Mingalar Garden Compound, Shwedagon Pagoda Road | 01 240 216

Golden View Japanese Teppanaki Restaurant | Japanese | 23 Golden View Tower (A), G3, U Aung Myat Street, Mingalar Taungnyunt

Dhamazedi Road, Next to Monument

Happy Café & Noodles | Myanmar/

Asian | 104(B), Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp | 01 536 985

Road, Bahan Tsp | 09 421 149 721

Horn | Japanese Beef Steak | 36(A),

Golden Valley Street, Bahan Tsp | 01 513 404, 09 420 003 996

H House of Memories | Myanmar |

290 U Wisara Road | 01534 242

Ice Berry | Western | 230 Bargayar Road,

opposite Dagon Centre | 01 516 506, 01

731

Ko Piteria | Café | No.23, A-1, Hledan Road, Kamayut Tsp | 09 730 503 61

H Le Bistrot | French | Savoy Hotel,

129, Dhammazedi Road, Kamaryut

Pu Road, Sanchaung Tsp | 01 510

80, University Avenue, Kamayut Tsp | 01 541 230 N

Lotteria @ Junction Square |

Fastfood | Junction Square, Between Kyun Taw Road and Pyay Road, Kamayut Tsp | 012 305 798

Lotteria @ Ocean | Fastfood | Ocean

Super Centre, Tamwe Tsp | 01 525 947 N

Lucky | Singaporean | The Best

Kandawgyi Nature Park, Bahan Tsp |

H Golden Kitchen Tori | Asian fusion

Jaspar House | Western | No. 54,

Marry Brown | Fastfood | 220, Shwe

Hotel | 01 511 418

2589, 012 302 011

603 215

Sagawar Street, Dagon Tsp | 01 214 284

Gon Daing Road, Bahan Tsp | 018

Floor Dammayone Street, Myay Ni

Gone, Sanchaung Tsp | 09 257 171 464 Radio Café | Sandwiches/Western

Maung Road, U Chit Maung Housing,

Off the Beaten Track | Café/Bar |

Kandawgyi Natural Park, Karaweik OoYin Kabar, Mingla Taung Nyunt Tsp |

Forest Zone, Bahan Tsp | 01 546 923,

Sai’s Tacos | Mexican | 32A Inya

610 393, 095 007 997

Myaing Road | 01 514 950

Salud Restaurant | Mexican/Latin American | 7(C) Ground Floor,

Wingabar Road Bahan (Its next to Clover Hotel) | 09 731 136 01

Ground Floor, Wingabar Street, Bahan

H Sharky’s | Western/Ice Cream |

Maha Myaing Kyun, Kandawgyi

Nature Park, Bahan Tsp | 01 554 266, 01 553 931, 09 730 064 91

| 12 Yangon International Hotel

White Rice Restaurant | Chinese |

09 431 850 08

556 837

Compound, Alone Road | 01 293 006,

Nat Mauk Road, Kandawgyi Lake | 01

The Emporia | Western/Asian |

Win Star | BBQ/bar | No (27/30),

Tamwe Tsp | 01 544 500 ext. 6253

Padonmar Street, Sanchaung Tsp | 01

Chatrium Hotel, 40 Natmauk Road,

The Fingers Food Garden | Myanmar

Corner of Sanchaung Street & 505 467

Tong (No. 4) and Baho Road | 01

H Shwe Kaung Hot Pot | Hot Pot/

of Kan Yeikthar Street, Bahan Street,

Chinese | No. 18, Ko Min Ko Chin Road,

Shwe Gon Dine, Bahan Tsp | 01 559 339

of Pyay Road & Narnattaw Road.

Singapore Kitchen | Singaporean | Yangon International Hotel

Compound, Ahlone Road | 01 216 001

330 Ahlone Road, International Hotel 88, 09 492 718 66

Peppers | Western | University

216 001

09 253 710 651

| Newar Bahan 3rd Street Bus Stop,

H The Garden Bistro Signature

Sport Bar | Bar | Yangon International

Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp |

H The Coriander Leaf | Indian

Western Park Restaurant | Chinese

373 009

Tsp | 09 302 583 99

Port Autonomy | Gastro Pub | 22A,

Pyine Kwin Road, Tamwe Tsp | 098

Manawharri Road, Dagon Tsp | 01 221

H Xie Yang Yang (Xiao Long Bao)

Compound, Dagon Tsp | 09 730 167

H Water Library | Fine Dining/

| 55 Shan Kone Street | 01535350

117 Dhamazedi Road | 01 524 677, 01

Pepperoni Pizza | Italian | Union

Avenue Road | 01 548 046

613 400

Thai Pot | Thai/Hotpot | 250 East Myin

Singapore Restaurant | Chinese |

Mauk Road, Bo Cho Quarter Bahan

Dhamazedi Street & Inya Traffic

01 546 202

Bin Road, Dagon Tsp | 01 538 895

Business Center (UBC) Annex B, Nat

01 525 935, 01 505 247

721, 01 214 361

Road, Kandawgyi Nature Park, Central

Kamayut Tsp | 01 535 394

Pandomar | Asian | 105/107, Kha-Yae-

Nyunt Tsp | 09 252 451 353.

Corner, Bahan Tsp | 09 730 377 99, 098

Oriental House Restaurant | Chinese/

471

Pansodan Road, Mingalar Taung

H Vino di Zanotti | Italian | 61

University Avenue Road, Bahan Tsp |

Royal Garden | Chinese | Natmauk

H Shwe Li BBQ | BBQ | 485 Corner

Kyaung Street, Dagon Tsp | 01 371

The Taj | Indian | B-9, Aung

431 839 89

European | Corner of Pyay Road and

095 416 437

Dim Sum | No. 126(A), Myo Ma

San Stadium, North Stand, Upper

H Vietnam Kitchen | Vietnamese |

1A Phone Sein Road, Tamwe Tsp | 09

Thai Kitchen | Thai | 126 (A-1),

Tsp | 09 730 818 71, 095 123 240

Tsp | 01 541 188

University Ave Road, Kokkine, Bahan

| 30 Ma hlwa gone Street, Tamwe Tsp |

Nature Park, Mingalar Taung Nyunt

Karaweik Oo-Yin Kabar, Kandawgyi

Bahan Tsp | 09 315 677 19

Le Planteur | Fine Dining/French |

Putao Resturant | Kachin | 30 Ground

Samuri Sushi | Japanese | 4E/F

Legacy Thai Restaurant | Thai | Yawmingyi, Dagon Tsp

Culture Valley, U Wisara Road, People's

Nervin Café and Bistro | Café |

New Burger | Fastfood | U Chit

H Manpuku | Japanese BBQ | No. 30,

Ahlone Street, Dagon Tsp | 09 517

503 380

Tsp | 01 526 289, 01 526 298

(North Wing), Mingalar Taung Nyunt

| 135 Inya Road, opposite of Savoy

H Muses | Asian/Western | No.

01 544 500

No 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp |

09 513 775 3, 09 250 648 820

Tsp | 01 394 824

047 373

H Nacha Thai | Thai | 86 Shin Saw

H Ichiban-Kan | Japanese | G17-18,

466

Banyadala Street, Tamwe Tsp | 09 240

Kohaku | Japanese | Chatrium Hotel

095 411 253, 09 421 060 505

Music Pub, Near Utopia Tower,

Gyo Phyu Street, Aung San Stadium

entrance) | 018 619 194, 095 080

Mr. Sushi | Japanese | No. 330

485(B) Pyay Road, Kamaryut Tsp | 01

700 680 - Various branches.

Tsp (opposite of Karaweik Park

Lay Daungkan Road (in front of Super

Lane, off Saya San Road, Bahan Tsp |

Haru | Japanese | 81 Kabar Aye Pagoda

H Mojo | Asian Fusion/Tapas | 135

Karaweik Palace | Western/Asian

Kokine Bar & Restaurant | Asian/

Dagon Tsp | 09 492 702 71

Tsp | 01 704 067

Inya Road, Bahan Tsp | 01 511 418

Pyay Road, Kamaryut Tsp | 01 535 072

International Hotel, Ahlone Road,

Park | 01 241 103

09 421 167 008

Kobe-Ya | Japanese | 615/B Marlar Street.

Goya Restaurant | Western | Hotel

hospital | 01 510 285, 09 431 251 52

| Kandawgyi Compound, Mingalar

Swe Thai Restaurant | Thai | 34 New

H Kachin Agape Restaurant |

Street (Closed Sundays) | 01 518 239,

Freshness Burger (Myanmar Culture

Potato Break | Fastfood | Myanmar

| 45 Baho Road, near Asia Royal

Kachin | Shwe Pyi Aye, just off Bagayar

Daruma | Japanese | Yangon

H Min Lann | Seafood/Rakhine

Street | 01 524 525, 09 420 247 034

Hotel Compound (Ahlone Road) | 01

Swensen’s | Ice Cream | Myay Ni

Gone, Sanchaung Tsp | 01 504 932, 09 731 817 58 | www.swensensmyanmar.com

Restaurant | Western/Asian | Corner Near U Htaung Bo Roundabout, Bahan Tsp | 01 546 488

H The Lab | Tapas | 70a

Shwegondaing Rd | 09 250 537 979 The Pizza Company (various

chains) | Italian | Dagon Centre 1 Shopping Mall, Sanchaung Tsp | 01 534 036, 09 730 697

| Dim Sum | On corner of Nyaung 502 582

Yamagoya Ramen Restaurant |

Japanese | 520 Uyin Street, Sayasan Quater, Bahan Tsp | 01 556 774

H Yangon Bakehouse | Bakery/Café

| Pearl Condo, Block C, Ground Floor,

Kabar Aye Pagoda Road | 09 450 055 924, 09 250 178 879, 01 557 448, ext. 818

24 | www.facebook.com/

Zeal | Western/Café | No. 99, Myay Nu

The Serenity Restaurant | Myanmar

Zephyr Coffee & Restaurant | Asian

01 524 890

number)

thepizzacompanymyanmar

| No. 114/ B, Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp |

H Tiger Hill | Chinese | Chatrium

Hotel, 40 Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp | 01 544 500 ext. 6294

Tony Roma's | Steak House | No.

42-1 , Sayar San Road (in front of Cafe SS), Bahan Tsp | 01 860 3907.

Street | 09 731 272 80

| Inya Road, Kamayut Tsp | (no phone

Uptown

Agora Café & Restaurant | Mexican | 84, Kanbae Road (Opposite Yankin Childrens Hospital) Yankin Tsp | 09 301 989 68

| MY Yangon | Issue 8

Dining

H Phai Lin | Thai/Chinese | 69,

Pyay Road, 61/2 Mile | 01 525 403 Ryukyu | Japanese | 76 Saya San Road | 01 554 748

H Sabai@DMZ | Thai | Inside Mya

Kyun Tha Park (Opposite Sedona

Hotel), Kaba Aye Pagoda Road | 018 605 178

Scoop premium Italian Ice Cream | Ice Cream | Junction Square

Shopping Centre, Kyun Taw Road | 09 732 183 21

Shwe Pyi Moe | Myanmar Tea Shop

H Acacia Tea Salon | Fine Dining/

Bakery | 52 Saya San Road | 01 554 739 Always Café | Café | Ground Floor,

Gangam Restaurant | Korean |

Little Tokyo | Japanese | 10D,

Tsp | 01 650 689

851 68, 09 731 789 46

Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Mayangone

Kabaung Road, Hlaing Tsp | 09 731

Ga Mone Pwint Shopping Mall, Kaba

Gourmet Corner Restaurant |

Lotteria @ Junction 8 | Fastfood |

01 653 644, 01 653 660

092 006 777

Kyik Wine Pagoda Road, Myangone

Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone Tsp |

Andaman II @ Yankin | Thai/Street Bar | Yankin Road

Arirang Restaurant | Korean | Thiri

Mingalar Street, Hledan | 09 493 351 72

Aux Saisons | European/Fine Dining |N31/A Kan Yeik Tha Road | 01 661 125

BB Cake & Coffee | Café | 48,

Myanmar | Parami Road | 01 667 449,

Indian Tadka | Indian | 7(A), Pyay

Road, 6 ½ Miles, Hlaing Tsp | 09 420

Road and Kyout Kone street, Yankin Tsp

Kone Myin Thar | Myanmar | 69 (A) Pyay St, 71/2 Mile, Mayangone Tsp |

18, U Tun Lin Chan Street, Hledan | 01

Fook Mun Lau | Chinese | 102,

La Maison 20 | Fine Dining | 20,

Kabaraye Pagoda Road & Oak Pone

Township | 01 664 204

Street, Junction Square, 3rd Floor | 01 527 242

Fuji | Japanese | Hanthawaddy Road | 09 515 147 76

Issue 8 | MY Yangon |

Mayangone Tsp | 01 660 792, 09 732

H Min Lan | Rakhine/Seafood | No.

of May Kha Road and Parami Road, 217 17

Tsp | 09 431 688 08, 095 037 764

Kone street, Corner of Thitisar

L’Alchimiste | French | 5 U Tun Nyein

Frolick | Frozen Yoghurt | Kyun Taw

Tsp | 01 650 771

099 926 959

Café 47 | Western | 47 A, Pyay Road,

839, 01 663 743

Taing Yin Tar | Myanmar | 5A, Corner

Innlay Ahmataya | Shan | 8 Kyout

503 232

Seik Road, Mayangone Tsp | 01 661

G21- G24, Junction 8 Shopping Mall,

The Myths | Western Cuisine | 18

180 670

Nawaday Cinema Garden, Corner Of

H Shwe Sa Bwe | French/Fine

Dining | 20 Malikha Road | 01 661 983

16, Parami Road & West of Maykha

Kosan Café-Bar Branch 1 | Bar/Café |

Mayangone Tsp | 01 651 774

North Okkalapa Tsp | 09 421 006 237

187 010

Coner of Parami Road and Myint Zu Street, Yankin Tsp | 09 421

| level 3, corner of Ngwe Ni 13 Street,

Road, Mayangone Tsp | 01 656 941,

Thukhawaddy St., 6th Ward, Yankin

Orchid Café | Café | Inya Lake Hotel,

The Seoul Korean Restaurant |

019 662 866

88, 09 421 177 524

Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp |

Korean | 142 Parami Road | 09 492 848

H Parami Pizza | Italian | No (11/8),

Yunan BBQ | BBQ/Chinese | 48

Road, 7th Quarter, Myangone Tsp | 09

and Kabar Aye Pagoda Road,

Corner of Malikha Road and Parami 250 292 074

(A), corner of Kanyethethar Street Mayangone Tsp | 01 665 398 | 01 664 496

Street, Mayangone Tsp | 01 660 612

Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangone

H L’Opera Restaurant | Italian | 62D,

U Htun Nyein Street, Mayangone Tsp | 09 730 307 55

H La Tartine | French Bakery | Pearl

Condo A, Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Road & Sayarsan Road | 01 557 448 ext. 858

| MY Yangon | Issue 8

Bars &

Clubs

Nightlife Bars

Yangon has an expanding nightlife

Friendship Bar: No(135)corner of

2: No.108, 19th Stree (Upper

Off the Beaten Track: Kandawgyi

Cheap and cheerful

Popular with tourists, expats and

Mingla Taung Nyunt Tsp | 09 541

Dhamazedi Road & Inya Road |

scene. No longer limited to hotel

Gallery Bar: Shangri-La Hotel,

now an emerging variety of places

01-242 828 ext. 6433 | Excellent

bars and beer stations, there is to party and socialise.

50th Street: 9/13 50th Street |

Popular with the Sports crowd After-Work Bistro and Bar: 31, A1,

Shan Gone Street, Sanchaung Tsp | 09 250 400 753, 09 420 239 822 | A

Level 2, 223 Sule Pagoda Road | Happy Hour with cosy corners Gekko: 535 Merchant Street, Kyauktada Tsp, 4th Quarter |

Stylish and discreet with excellent yet unusual Japanese inspired cocktails

new Sanchaung bar

Ginki Kids: 18 Kambawza Road,

Blind Tiger: | United condominium,

Relaxed atmosphere with cold

Nawaday Street, Dagon Tsp | 01 388

488 | Open Monday - Saturday 5 pm till late open for lunch soon. Hidden speakeasy with cocktails and tapas. Captain’s Bar: Savoy Hotel, 129,

Dhammazedi Rd Yangon | 01-526 289, 01-526 298, 01-526 305 | Casual yet classic

Cask 81: No 81, Kabar Aye Pagoda

Bahan Township, Yangon |

Block), Latha Tsp | 01 503 232 |

locals for their cheap and tasty mojitos

Lobby Lounge: Chatrium Hotel,

Ground Level, 40 Natmauk Road,

Tamwe Tsp | 01 544 500, ext. 6277 | A relaxed hotel lobby bar with garden views

The Lab: 70A Shwegondaing

180 214 | Famous for their Moscow

Club Rizzoli: Chatrium Hotel 42,

The Music Club: Park Royal Hotel,

Penguin: 12 Hlwa Gone Street,

250 537 979 | A new and busy bar/

Yangon’s Bartenders competition.

ext. 6243/6244 | Private party

Road, Dagon Tsp | 01 250 388 |

Tamwe Tsp | Local hangout with good, cheap cocktails

Pool Bar: Yangon International

Hotel, 330 Ahlone Road, Dagon

Tsp | Lively bar with pool tables-

Road, Bahan | 09- 250 018 200, 09-

restaurant with excellent cocktails The Phayre: 292 Upper Pansodan

Road | 01 246 968 | A new, no-frills downtown bar

The Strand Bar: 92 Strand Rd | 01 243

Lanmadaw Tsp | 01- 122 156

Sapphire Lounge & Bar: Alfa

excellent free happy hour snacks

interesting wine bar

Tsp | Discreet outside rooftop bar

Taung Tan Street (Upper Block), 8 , 09 420 308 350 | Small and

Mojo: No.135, Corner of Innya

Ice Bar: Sedona Hotel, 1 Kabar Aye

418 | Popular spot with good

but getting there with dry ice and

6437 | A place to meet other travelers

open late

Maru Wine Bar: 130, Shwe

beers

Pagoda Road | Not quite frozen

Natural Park, Karaweik Oo-Yin Kabar,

Hotel, 41 Nawaday Street, Dagon with great views

and Dhammazedi Road | 01-511

Space Bar: No.126 , Kabar Aye

events

and indoor rooftop setting

Pagoda Road, Bahan Tsp | Outdoor

377 ext. 92 | Historical spot with some

The Water Library: Pyay Road/

Manawharri Road intersection | A

swanky spot for high-end cocktails The Yangon Sailing Club: 132

Sports Bar: 20 Pearl Street, Mya

Kosan Bar-Branch 1: No.18, 1-A

Road, Dagon Tsp | 01 730 364 33

Gyar Ward (2), Bahan Tsp | 09 731

Union Bar & Grill: 42 Strand Rd, Left

restaurant

Building, Botahtaung Tsp | 09-420

U Tun Lin Chan Street, Hledan,

Kamayut Tsp | 01 503 232; Branch

| A karaoke bar with individual booths and dance-floor

321 61 | Popular outdoor bar/

including guest DJ nights Vista Bar: 168, Corner of

members on Fridays

corner of the Myanmar Red Cross

Natmauk Rd, Tamwe | 01544 500 paradise with Cuban cigars,

karaoke, live percussion band and in-house DJ

Shwegonedaing Road and Old Yay

DJ Bar: U Htun Nyein Street, Yangon

bar with amazing views of Shwe

option

Tar Shay Street | Open-air rooftop Dagon Pagoda

Win Star Pub: 27/30, Corner of

Sanchaung Street & Padonmar

Street, Sanchaung Tsp | 01 505 467 | A Local and popular beer station with frosted beer glasses

Clubs

live music. Only open to non-

Music Box: Yangon International

Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel, Shwe Taung

Runs a good variety of events,

Inya Rd | Beautiful lake-views with

a lively in-house band

Hotel Complex, No.330, Ahlone

Mule cocktails and winner of

Café Liberal: Nat Mauk Street,

| Loud music and a good up-town

GTR: 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road | Popular with a young and hip crowd

Enjoy the occasional live band and themed nights; as well as regular nights with the in-house DJ

Please check out "Plot Ahead" for Nightlife events happening around Yangon.

JJ: Mingalar Mon Market, 4th

Flr, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | Well-sized dance floor. Club

is spread out over four floors.

Entry fee (3000 kyats) includes a free drink

Next to Chatrium Hotel | 01 551

Pioneer: Yangon International

standing!

crowd with pop/club music

774, 09 642 093 0 | For the last one

Basement One, 33 Alan Pha Phaya

Hotel, No.330, Ahlone Road | Fun

Rd, Bahan Tsp | 09 254 083 981 | For whisky fanatics

Cocoon Bar: 22/24 Shinsawpu

Road and corner of Baho Road | 01 500 863 | Great views

Club Rizzoli: Chatrium Hotel 42, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Tsp | 01

544 500 ext. 6243/6244 | Private

party paradise with Cuban cigars,

karaoke and well-stocked sake bar Escape Gastro Bar: 31D Kan Yeik Thar Street, Mayangone Tsp | 01-660 737 | A Myanmar celebrity hang-out

Issue 8 | MY Yangon |

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tdrfwGif;a&;

ပညာေရး စိ တ္ ဝ င္ စားမႈ န ည္း ပါးၿပီး စိတ္ပ်ံ႕လြင့္ေနတတ္လိမ့္မည္။ တစ္ လလံုးလိလ ု ို အနားယူခ်င္စတ ိ ္ ဝင္ေန တတ္လိမ့္မည္။ ဘာသာျခားစကား သင္တန္းတက္ျဖစ္ကိန္း ရွိပါသည္။

၁၂ ရက္ေက်ာ္လွ်င္ အိမ္တြင္းေရး ကေတာက္ကဆတ္ ျဖစ္ရတတ္လိမ့္ မည္။ သားသမီးမ်ား၏ ကုန္က်စရိတ္ ႏွင့္ ပတ္သက္ႏိုင္ပါသည္။

U Kyaw Myint Astrologer since 1985 Astro Research Bureau(Myanmar) B.E(Tex),D.E.P.,D.C.Sc

we*FaEG om;orD; usef;rma&; ၃ ရက္ဝန္းက်င္တြင္ မ်က္စိ အနည္း ငယ္ ဒုကၡေပးတတ္လိမ့္မည္။ ၁၂ ရက္အထိ အဆုတ္အေအးမိမႈ သတိ ျပဳရန္လိုလိမ့္မည္။ ၁၄ ရက္ေန႔ေက်ာ္ လွ်င္ က်န္းမာေရး ျပန္လည္တိုးတက္ ေကာင္းမြန္လာတတ္လိမ့္မည္။

ynma&;

ပိင ု ္း ရာထူးတာဝန္တိုးျမႇငထ ့္ မ္းေဆာင္ ရတတ္လိမ့္မည္။ အႀကီးအကဲမ်ား၏ ခ်ီး ျမႇ င့္ ေျမႇာ က္ စားခံ ရ မႈ ရွိ လာႏို င္ သည္။ စီးပြားေရးသမားမ်ား မင္းအစိုး ရ ႏ ွ င့္ ပ တ္ သ က္ေ သာ ကိ စ ၥ မ ်ား ကို သႀကၤ န္ ၿ ပီးေနာက္ ပို င္း ေဆာင္ ရ ြ က္ သင့္ပါသည္။

tdrfwGif;a&;

၈ ရက္ေ နာက္ ပို င္း ပညာေရး ပို မို အဆင္ေျပကိန္းရွိသည္။ သႀကၤန္ၿပီး ေနာက္ ပို င္း သင္ တ န္း တက္ ရ န္ အ တြက္ ေငြေၾကးသံုးစြဲကုန္က်ရတတ္ လိမ့္မည္။

၁၂ ရက္ေ က်ာ္ လ ွ ် င္ အိ မ္ တ ြ င္းေရး ပိမ ု သ ို ာယာလာတတ္လမ ိ မ ့္ ည္။ ႏိင ု င ္ ံ ရပ္ျခား အပန္းေျဖခရီးသြားရန္ စီစဥ္ လွ်င္ အဆင္ေျပကိန္းရွိသည္။ သား သမီးအတြက္ ေငြကုန္စရာ ရွိေနလိမ့္ မည္။

pD;yGm;a&;

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aomMum om;orD;

Ak'¨[l; om;orD; usef;rma&;

pD;yGm;a&;

usef;rma&;

pD;yGm;a&;

၄ ရက္ေန႔တြင္ ႐ုတ္တရက္ က်န္းမာ ေရး ညံ့တတ္သည္ကို သတိထားပါ။ ၁၂ ရက္ႏင ွ ့္ ၂၇ ရက္ ၾကားတြငလ ္ ည္း ခ်ဴခ်ာကိန္းရွသ ိ ည္။ အပူႀကီးႀကီး ဖ်ား နာတတ္ လိ မ့္ မ ည္ ။ ေရကစားလွ ် င္ ဂ႐ုစိုက္ပါ။

၆ ရက္ေနာက္ပိုင္း စီးပြားေရး အခြင့္ အလမ္းေကာင္းမ်ား ေပၚေပါက္ရရွိ တတ္လိမ့္မည္။ ရင္းႏွီးျမႇပ္ႏွံမႈအသစ္ မ်ား ျပဳလုပ္ရကိန္းရွိသည္။ လုပ္ငန္း ေဟာင္းမ်ား တိုးခ်ဲ႕လွ်င္ အဆင္မ ေခ်ာ ျဖစ္ႏိုင္ေျခရွိသည္။ ထြက္ေငြ မ်ားေနသည့္တိုင္ ကာမိေသာဝင္ေငြ ရေနတတ္လိမ့္မည္။

၄ ရက္ေ န႔ တ ြ င္ ဘယ္ ဘ က္ မ ်က္ စိ ဒုကၡေပးတတ္သည္ကို သတိထားပါ။ ၆ ရက္ေက်ာ္လွ်င္ ကိုယ္ခံစြမ္းအား ျမင့္တက္ ေကာင္းမြန္လာတတ္လိမ့္ မည္။

လုပင ္ န္းတိုးခ်ဲ႕လိလ ု ်ွ င္ ၆ ရက္ေက်ာ္မွ တိုးခ်ဲ႕ေဆာင္ရြက္သင့္ပါသည္။ စပ္ တူ လု ပ္ င န္း ၊ ကု မ ၸ ဏီ လု ပ္ င န္း မ်ား ကုန္က်စားရိတ္ ျမင့္တက္ေနသည့္ တိုင္ ေအာင္ျမင္ျဖစ္ထြန္းၿပီး အက်ိဳး အျမတ္ခံစားရကိန္း ရွိပါသည္။

ynma&; ပညာေရးတြင္ အလယ္အလတ္အ ဆင့္ႏွင့္သာ ေအာင္ျမင္မႈရတတ္လိမ့္ မည္။ က်န္းမာေရးေကာင္းမွ ပညာ ေရးေကာင္းႏိုင္ပါမည္။ဆရာေကာင္း မ်ား ရလာကိန္းရွိသည္။

ႏွင္းဆီပန္း၊ ပုလဲ၊ အေရာင္ေဖ်ာ့ေဖ်ာ့ ကေလးမ်ား

tdrfwGif;a&; ၁၂ ရက္ႏွင့္ ၂၇ ရက္ၾကားတြင္ အိမ္ တြင္း ေရး မသာမယာ ျဖစ္ႏိုင္ေျခရွိ သည္။ မိဘ ေမာင္ႏမ ွ သားခ်င္းမ်ားႏွင့္ ပတ္သက္တတ္လိမ့္မည္။ သားသမီး မ်ား ထိန္းရခက္ေနလိမ့္မည္။

၈ ရက္ေ က်ာ္ လ ွ ် င္ ပညာေရး ႀကိ ဳး စားလို စိ တ္ အားေကာင္း လာတတ္ လိမမ ့္ ည္။ တစ္ဖက္တင ြ လ ္ ည္း ပ်င္းရိ စိတ္ႏွင့္ အားၿပိဳင္ လြန္ဆြဲေနရတတ္ လိမ့္မည္။

tdrfwGif;a&; မ်ားေသာအားျဖင့္ အိမ္တြင္းေရး သာယာေနကိန္းရွိသည္။ ၆ ရက္ ေနာက္ပိုင္း သားသမီးမ်ားကို ပိုမို ထိန္းခ်ဳပ္ႏိုင္လိမ့္မည္။

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t*Fg om;orD;

ynma&;

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ေက်ာက္စိမ္း၊

Mumoyaw; om;orD;

pae om;orD;

usef;rma&;

pD;yGm;a&;

၄ ရက္ေန႕တြင္ ခါးနာတတ္လိမ့္မည္။ သႀကၤန္တြင္းတြင္ မေတာ္တဆ ထိ ခိုက္ပြန္းပဲ့မႈ ရွိႏိုင္ေသာေၾကာင့္ ဆင္ ဆင္ျခင္ျခင္ ေရကစားရန္ လိုလိမ့္ မည္။ ၂၇ ရက္ေက်ာ္မွ အႏၲရာယ္ ကင္းကိန္းရွိသည္။

၆ ရက္ေ နာက္ ပို င္း ဥစၥာ ဓနတိုး ပြား ပိုင္ဆိုင္ရကိန္းရွိသည္။ ကုမၸဏီဆိုင္ ရာလု ပ္ င န္း မ်ား ေအာင္ ျ မင္ မ ႈ ရေန တတ္ေသာ္လည္း အၿပိဳင္အဆိုင္မ်ား ရွိေနတတ္လမ ိ မ ့္ ည္။ အိမ၊္ ေျမ၊ ယာဥ္၊ စက္ကရ ိ ယ ိ ာကိစမ ၥ ်ား ၈ ရက္ ေနာက္ ပိုင္း ေဆာင္ရြက္သင့္ပါသည္။

usef;rma&;

pD;yGm;a&;

usef;rma&;

pD;yGm;a&;

၁၂ ရက္အထိ အဆုတ္အေအးပတ္မႈ သတိျပဳရန္လိုလိမ့္မည္။ ၈ ရက္ ေနာက္ပိုင္းတြင္ ေရာဂါဒဏ္ကိုခံႏိုင္ ရည္ အားေကာင္းလာတတ္လိမ့္ မည္။

tdrfwGif;a&;

ynma&;

ဝင္ေငြေကာင္းသည့္ေနာက္သ႔ို ထြက္ ေငြ ပ ါလို က္ေ ကာင္း ေနတတ္ လိ မ့္ မည္။ လုပင ္ န္းမ်ား တိုးခ်ဲ႕လုပက ္ င ို ႏ ္ င ို ္ ကိ န္း ရွိ သ ည္ ။ ယွ ဥ္ ၿ ပိ ဳ င္ေ ဆာင္ ရ ြ က္ စရာရွိ က ရဲ ရဲ ၿ ပိ ဳ င္ ပ ါ၊ အႏို င္ ရ ကိ န္း အားေကာင္းေနပါသည္။

၄ ရက္ေန႕တြင္ မ်က္စိေရာဂါ ဂ႐ု စိုက္ေပးရန္လိုလိမ့္မည္။ ၁၂ ရက္ ေနာက္ပိုင္း ေခ်ာင္းဆိုး၊ သလိပ္ၾကပ္ ျဖစ္ႏိုင္ေျခ ရွိသည္။ ေဆးဝါးဓာတ္စာ မွီဝဲလွ်င္ ေကာင္းသြားကိန္း ရွိပါ သည္။။

၆ ရက္ေနာက္ပင ို ္း အိမတ ္ င ြ ္းေရး သာ ယာလာတတ္လိမ့္မည္။ ၂၇ ရက္မွ လကု န္ ပို င္း အထိ စကားႏို င္ လု ရ မႈ မ်ားတတ္ လိ မ့္ မ ည္ ။ သားသမီး အ တြက္ ဂုဏ္ယူစရာ ရွိလာႏိုင္သည္။

စာေမးပြဲ ေျဖထားသူ မ ်ား ေအာင္ စာရင္းထြက္လွ်င္ ထူးခြ်န္မႈမ်ား ေမွ်ာ္ လင့္ႏိုင္ပါမည္။ သႀကၤန္ေနာက္ပိုင္း သင္ တ န္း တက္ ရ န္ ရ ွိ က တက္ ျ ဖစ္ တတ္လိမ့္မည္။

tdrfwGif;a&;

ynma&;

လု ပ္ င န္း မ်ား အဆင္ မေခ်ာမႈ ရွိေ န တတ္ေသာ္လည္း ႀကိဳးစားေပးလွ်င္ အဆင္ေ ျပသြားကိ န္း ရွိ ပ ါသည္ ။ အပင္ပန္း ခံႏိုင္ရည္ရွိရန္လိုမည္။ ၆ ရက္ေ နာက္ ပို င္း အိ မ္ ၊ ေျမ၊ ယာဥ္ ၊ စက္ ကိ ရိ ယာ၊ ဇိ မ္ ခံ ပ စၥ ည္း မ်ား ဝင္ တတ္လိမ့္မည္။

၈ ရက္ေနာက္ပင ို ္း အိမတ ္ ြင္းေရးတြင္ မိ မိ ၏ ၾသဇာ လႊ မ္း မိုး ႏို င္ လိ မ့္ မ ည္ ။ သားသမီးမ်ား ေအာင္ျမင္မႈရွိေနၾက လိမ့္မည္။

အထက္တန္းပညာေရး ေကာင္းေန တတ္လိမ့္မည္။ တကၠသိုလ္ပညာ ေရး ႀကိဳးစားေပးရန္ လိုလိမ့္မည္။ ေအာင္ျမင္မႈမ်ား ရလာပါလိမ့္မည္။

ynma&; အထက္တန္းပညာ သင္ယူေနသူမ်ား ဂု ဏ္ ထူး မ်ားျဖင့္ ေအာင္ ျ မင္ တ တ္ လိမ့္မည္။ သင္တန္းတက္လိုသူမ်ား လည္း အဆင္ေျပေျပ တက္ရကိန္း ရွိသည္။

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tdrfwGif;a&; ၄ ရက္ေန႔တြင္ မိသားစုအတြင္း သေဘာထား ကြဲလြဲမႈမ်ား ရွိတတ္ သည္ကို သတိျပဳပါ။ သားသမီးမ်ား ပညာေရး ေအာင္ျမင္ၾကလိမ့္မည္။

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