MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 11th November 2016

11 - 17 NOVEMBER 2016

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part time classes in yangon

What’s On FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Urban Talent | Sport Urban Talent is a competition for young, urban men and women. Come along, there'll be awards galore and the entrance is free. ? Fusan Basketball Court - 160, behind the FUSAN Chinese Temple, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Myanmar Media Club (MMC) Social Gathering | Activities The gathering is open to all, so please feel free to bring friends along and network with our growing community of journalists, media professionals, business executives, NGO workers and students. ? Union Bar and Grill - 42 Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM

Live Music with KL's Sounds of Jane | Nightlife A night of live music with Kuala Lumpur’s Sounds of Jane. The 5-piece band will play a selection of rock, blues, funk, soul and everything in between. Get ready to put your dancing shoes on for an evening of vibes. ? 50th Street Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8:00 PM — 11:00 PM

WIWEK | Nightlife Heineken presents "WIWEK" (Light Up The Night Vol. 10). Headliner: Wiwek, Supporting Artists: Biggy Wyne, Hane Nanda, Icez, Terror Bass. Cover Charge: 10,000 ks/person, Walk-In Fees: 20,000 ks/ person (Regular), Walk-In Fees @ 30,000 ks/person (VIP Access) Table Reservation via 09440007788. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 10:00 PM — 3:00 AM

11TH - 12TH NOVEMBER BUILD Myanmar 2016 Event | Activities BUILD Myanmar 2016, the exhibition supporting the rapid development and construction in Myanmar is the ideal place for industry players looking for opportunities as well as sourcing for top products and solutions.

Register via http://www.build-myanmar.com/visitor-pre-registration. ? Rose Garden Hotel - 171 Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM

11TH - 13TH NOVEMBER Mañana Zawana Junction SOFT Opening | Activities Join the NEW branch Opening. They will have tacos at K1500 and beer. ? Mañana - Junction Zawana Mall, Lay Daungkan Rd, Thingankyun | P 10:00 AM

Run #1500 Weekend of Hashiness | Sport Yangon Hash House Harriers 3 celebrates Run 1500 with a full weekend of hash activities. Some additional details are also on the YH3 website https://yangonhash.com/run1500 ? Yangon Hash House Harriers - Yangon University, University Rd, between Inya Rd and Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 6:30 AM — 4:00 PM

SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER Yangon BBoy City 2016 | Activities Myanmar’s first International BBoy Battle in Yangon. The winner will get a chance to take part in Taiwan BBoy as a representative of Myanmar.

Register your move here thedancelabmyanmar@gmail.com. ? Dagon Center 2 Outdoor Area - Pyay Rd, Myay Ni Gone, Sanchaung Tsp | P 11:00 AM — 6:00 PM

What’s On EG Live 2016 | Concert EG LIVE 2016 Modern MusicArt EG Entertainment will host an event about the collaboration of Music, Art and Technology together with J-Me, X-Box, Lil’Z, Yair Yint Aung, Leoniuma with Thar Thar, Shwe Htoo, Htet Yan and more. Tickets are Starter: 15000 - 10000, VIP: 30000 - 25000, VVIP: 50000 - 45000 at Hledan Centre via 09795004717. ? People’s Park & Square - Pyay Rd, Myay Ni Gone Bus-stop, Sanchaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM

RAVE in COLOR | Concert Largest Paint Party In Town with World’s Top 100 Djs. Headliners: Dash Berlin, MAKJ, Will Sparks, Supportings artists: DJ Leng Yein, DJ Ray Ray, Biggy x Hane. Tickets are 30,000 Kyats (Regular), 75000 Kyats (VIP) available at Gloria Jean's Coffee, Nissan Car Showroom (Beside YUFL), Oway Ride, Angel Phoo Bakery, Taste 1&2, Real Fitness 1 & 2, Brunch Society Bar & Restaurant, Basement Bar & Muse Bar via 09 789320286. ? Shwe Htut Tin Compound - Beside Sky Star Hotel, East Racing Course Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 4:00 PM

12TH - 13TH NOVEMBER Way to Go Program (Burmese in 2 Days) | Class A Burmese language and culture class called “Way to Go” on 12–13 November. It’s a 2-day program that will be a dynamic and effective introduction to the Burmese language and culture, and will last 16 hours.

The normal cost would be $300 but the GOOD NEWS is they’re giving a special rate of $180 for this first class. ? Ava Executive Offices Co., Ltd - Sayar San Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM

GDG DevFest Yangon 2016 | Activities The biggest Google tech conference in Myanmar carefully crafted for you by GDG community! All about Android, Web and Cloud from the world experts. Ticket Centre - Phandeeyar - 11th Floor of MAC Tower, 561, Merchant Rd & Kanaung Hub. Contact: Zin Lin Phyo, 09799619220, zinlinphyo.mm@gmail.com. ? MICT Park - Universities Hlaing Campus, Thamine College St, Hlaing Tsp | P 9:00 AM ­— 5:00 PM

SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER Golden Circus Myanmar Tour of Cirque Papillon | Concert Catch the amazing French performance at Aung Thukha Compound, Capital Mall from Oct 28th to Dec 25th. Incredible circus show : trapeze, juggling, clowns, dog and bike acts, highwire, magic, handbalancing.

Tickets are available at Capital Hyper Market, Monument Books & Toys Store, Monsoon Restaurant for 8,000 ~ 60,000 Kyats. ? Capital Hyper Market - 65A, Aung Thukha Compound, Min Nandar Rd, Tharkayta Tsp | P 3:00 PM — 9:00 PM

13TH - 27TH NOVEMBER Nowhere People Nowhere People is a 10-year exploration by photographer Greg Constantine into the lives of stateless individuals and communities in eighteen countries around the world. It takes a critical look at the overarching power of the state and challenges us to question our definitions of identity, belonging and citizenship in an ever changing, more complex, interwoven and interconnected world. ? Myanmar Deitta | Supporting Documentary Photography and Filmmaking in Myanmar 3rd Floor, Number 49, 44th Street, Botahtaung, Yangon. www.deitta.org | +95 (0) 945 965 7361 | contact@deitta.org

What’s On MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER Loi Krathong Dinner | Dining Celebrate Loi Krathong Festival with dinner followed by lighting of krathongs and fireworks. Ticket - 20,000 Kyats. RSVP via 09258819944, 09420042681. ? Vintage Luxury Yacht - No.6 Botahtaung Jetty, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6:30 PM

TUESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER Open Mic Night | Nightlife Do you like singing? Come down to 7th Joint and get your name on the list to perform tonight. Happy hour: 5 – 8 pm (buy one get one free). Join the acoustic jam session. ? 7th Joint Bar and Grill - Shwe Asia Building, corner of 48th St & Mahabandula Rd, Botatuang Tsp | P 8:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER Wine Wednesdays | Dining Buy One, Get One Free on House White, Red and Prosecco wine by the glass all night at all Parami Pizza branches from 6 pm - 11 pm. ? Parami Pizza - Corner of Parami Rd and Malikha Rd, Mayangone Tsp

THURSDAY 17TH NOVEMBER Orchestra for Myanmar and the New Children's Choir in Concert | Art & Stage Delighted to present another concert by the Orchestra for Myanmar and the New Children's Choir, this time joined by five soloists from Malaysia and Taiwan and The Strand Singers. The choir is made up of young children from orphanages and schools in the Yangon area. FREE ENTRY - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. ? Sule Shangri-La, Yangon - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM ­— 9:00 PM

Beaujolais Nouveau | Dining Beaujolais Nouveau starts every third Thursday of November. It is a longawaited international tradition of wine culture by a large audience around the world, wine lovers or not. Tickets for the First Beaujolais Nouveau party in Myanmar are 25 USD on sale at CCI France Myanmar, The Rendez-vous (French Institute) and Novotel Yangon Max via 01 523700. ? French Institute - 340 Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 7:30 PM — 11:00 PM

17TH - 19TH NOVEMBER Myanmar Security Expo 2016 | Activities Myanmar Security Expo is poised to be the most important business platform for international manufacturers to interact, network and showcase their technologies to buyers from the Indochina community. ? Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Learning can be fun. / Photography by IFB

part time classes in yangon For those that feel the need to exercise their little grey cells occasionally, there are plenty of opportunities to learn something completely new in Yangon. The first class you should consider really is a Myanmar language class, and there are no shortage of teachers offering these services. But other language classes are also available. In fact, all manner of skills can be picked up: dancing, art, music, theatre, even cooking. Ask around Facebook groups or on forums, and you’ll find exactly what you are after.

MYANMAR LANGUAGE SCHOOLS Learning Myanmar language is a great way to immerse yourself into the country and culture. Learning can be fun and enjoyable, but it does require a great deal of motivation and commitment.

You could also join a language exchange club to practice your language skills, but you’ll learn the most from chatting with Myanmar friends and colleagues. And of course, taxi drivers are a valuable source of knowledge for everything from football scores to local news. They are a great group of people to practice with, which helps make the traffic jams more bearable!

 AMERICAN CENTER Offers regular classes in Myanmar language ? 14, Taw Win Road, Dagon Township (off Pyay Road, after Taw Win Center) 01223106, 01223140, 01221585 studentcouncil.ac@gmail.com www.burma.usembassy.gov/american-center

 BILINGUAL LANGUAGE CENTER ? 7, Ground Floor, Thu Kha Mein Street, Queen Shin Saw Pu Quarter, Sanchaung Township 095006431 nyalinphyu@gmail.com

 BRITISH COUNCIL Offers classes in Myanmar language. ? 78, Strand Road, Downtown 01254658 enquiries@mm.britishcouncil.org www.britishcouncil.org/burma.htm

 GLOBAL ENCHANTING EDUCATION CENTER ? 23, Ground Floor, Mahar Myaing, Sanchaung Township 095181316, 0973127074, 012304836 enquiry@globalenchanting.com

 GOETHE INSTITUTE Offers a variety of tailor-made and customized German courses at different levels. ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township 012306142, 012306064 info@yangon.goethe.org www.goethe.de/myanmar 9 am — 5 pm

 INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE BIRMANIE (IFB) The French Institute offers basic to intermediate levels courses (reading, writing and speaking skills) with experienced teachers and resources inspired by the John Okell approach.

The lessons can be given in English or French depending on your background. ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Township 01536900, 01537122, 01535428 institutfrancais-birmanie.com

 LINKING HANDS Linking Hands run classes for small groups. ? 4, Third Floor, Myaing Hay Wun Road, Ward 4, 8 Mile, Mayangone Township Contact Jo Griffiths 01552531, 0973180428 language@linking-hands.net

 MOE MYANMAR LANGUAGE CENTER Effective and fun classes run by experienced and adaptive teachers. Tenday and other regular courses are available for students of all levels. ? 436, Top Floor, Thein Phyu Road (opposite Thein Phyu bus stop), Mingalar Taungnyunt Township 094316 8422, 09975498877 register.mmlc@moemyanmar.com www.moemyanmar.com www.facebook.coom/MyanmarLanguageCenter 9 am — 5 pm (Mon — Fri)

 PANSODAN SCENE The friendly folk at Pansodan Scene host a weekly Myanmar Language Club for people to practice. ? 144, Second Floor, Pansodan Road, Downtown 095130846 aungsoeminn@gmail.com, suriyagallery@gmail.com 10 am — 6 pm (Sat)

 YANGON UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES A large and enthusiastic teaching staff offer classes at many levels and times, including evening classes three days a week. ? 119/131, University Avenue Road (corner of Inya Road), Ward 10, Kamayut Township Contact: Sayama Ma War War Oo 01535985, 01513193, 01530443 rose.91264@gmail.com

review

Color Stones - Japanese Fusion Cuisine by Mr. Itchii

BY MARTYN BROWN SURF n Turf, a New York roll, eggs sunny side up. Hang on a minute, I must be in the wrong place. I’m supposed to be doing a review of Yangon’s newest Sushi restaurant, not an American diner. Mr. Itchii’s Color Stones, however, is no ordinary Japanese eatery, it’s the city’s first Fusion Sushi restaurant and boy, there is some serious experimentation going on.

Australia meets Hawaii meets Italy meets Japan in a mesmerising global culinary fiesta.

Mr Itchii, which occupies the top floor of the long-established Color Stones restaurant in Tamwe, is the brainchild of Say Yar Phyo. Growing up in New York and learning his trade across the USA from South Carolina to Hawaii he is now bringing his worldly culinary skills back to his birthplace.

“I am looking for something different, traditional Sushi is boring,” he says.

“There are so many wonderful tastes around the world – why not make Sushi out of them.”

One glance at the menu and the names of his creations read like a roll call of popular international meals. Sushi Italia, a delicious combination of prosciutto, mozzarella, parmesan and tomato with a parsley aioli is La Dolce Vita wrapped up in rice and seaweed. The New York Roll, a personal favourite, packs in a moreish combo of cream cheese, crab stick, mango and salmon sashimi. Fear not, the restaurant does offer all the old favourites too, Sashimi, Teriyaki, Ramen, Japanese Pizza and traditional Sushi among others. The beef steak I tried, another highlight, was juicy, delicious and washed down with a crisp Japanese beer.

Mr Itchii packs a considerable punch on your tastebuds it gives you a bang for your bucks. Small signature Sushi dishes start at only Ks3,400 for a Sunnyside Up while a large Surf n Turf, enough for two people to share, costs Ks12,000.

Under the one roof there are semi-separate Chinese and Thai dining options and now Fusion Sushi. You can mix it up and eat dishes from all three if you or your fellow diners prefer.

It’s a little bit out of the way but Mr Itchii is a little gem that is well worth visiting for a fun night out and a tasty culinary road trip around the world.

Color Stones Japanese Fusion Cuisine by Mr. Itchii No.34, Lay Daunt Kan Road, Tamwe Township. https://www.facebook.com/ColorStonesbyMr.Itchii/about/ Call 09 45111 9701

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new openings

rice & ice ? Food City, Myanmar Plaza, 192 Kabaraye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar Opening Hours: 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM http://rice-ice.com/index.html

Based on a love for something as simple as rice and as fun as shaved ice.

Rice and Ice is a fast food concept that combines the comfort of traditional rice from Southeast Asia and China region with a twist on shaved ice that is contemporary and innovative. As a multifaceted establishment that is affordable, convenient, and delightfully satisfying, Rice and Ice is your go to for a fun and easy meal.

Plus Six Five Charcoal Grill ? No.38, Hninsi Road, Parami Yatethar, 8 Ward, Yankin Township, Yangon, Myanmar 09 777 326565 Opening Hours: 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM — 9:00 PM Price Range: 9,900 Kyats per adult

Plus Six Five Charcoal Grill is an food establishment inspired from multiracial community in the vibrant city of Singapore, a new level Buffetsystem Grill Bar in town!

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MYANMAR COLOUR FESTIVAL @ PEOPLE'S PARK 5TH NOVEMBER 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES

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CHILL OUT SESSION LAUNCHING @ NOVOTEL 5TH NOVEMBER 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES

MERCEDES THE NEW E-CLASS LAUNCH @ NOVOTEL 4TH NOVEMBER 2016 PHOTOS BY PT@IMAGES

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 11th to 17th November.

DR. STRANGE

2016 american superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character of the same name, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the fourteenth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex(Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Junction Square

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK

2016 American action thriller film directed by Edward Zwick and written by Zwick, Richard Wenk and Marshall Herskovitz. A sequel to 2012 film Jack Reacher, the film stars Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Patrick Heusinger, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh and Holt McCallany.

Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL 2016 upcoming Indian Hindi romantic drama film written and directed by Karan Johar. It features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma

in lead roles. It is scheduled for release on 28 October 2016 on the Diwali weekend.

Nay Pyi Daw

FROM BANGKOK TO MANDALAY

Starrings : Nay Toe, Sai Sai Kham Hlaing, Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi, Naam Whan Pailaporn Mingalar Cinema 2 Dagon Centre (II), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Shae Saung Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) , Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square

BONTAWKYATTHAKHOE

Burmese Movie with famous actor Aung Ye Lin, Aye Myat Thu and Shwe Mhone Yati Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square

SHWEDINGARKOHTWAYKHINKASARMAL

Burmese comedy movie famous actor Nay Toe Shae Saung Cinema

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Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction Square | 01 527 055 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035 — 36, 01 230 3 165 Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) | 09 779 054 671 — 73 Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II) | 09 732 54 091 — 92 Nay Pyi Daw | 01 251 277, 01 251 288 Shae Saung Cinema | 01 252 113, 01 388 034 Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Thwin | 01 372 594, 01 388 033

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emergency numbers POLICE STATION

AMBULANCE

199 / 01 549309

192

FIRE STATION

TOURIST SAFETY UNIT

191 / 01 252011 / 01 252022

01 642742 / 01 549209

TOURIST INFORMATION

YANGON GENERAL HOSPITAL

01 252859 / 01 378376

01 256112 / 01 265131

HOTLINE NUMBER 1876

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