MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 28th July 2017

28 JULY - 3 AUGUST 2017

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What’s On FRIDAY 28TH JULY African Dance Party at YangonYangon | Nightlife DANCE the night away with AFRICAN BEATS brought to you by DJ SLEEM from Nigeria. DJ SLEEM (Nigeria) AFRICAN BEATS/HIPHOP/ETC 8PM, HAPPY HOUR 5PM – 7PM with AFRICAN SNACKS and AFRICAN INSPIRED COCKTAILS. FREE ENTRANCE. ? Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar - 339, Sakura Tower, Corner of Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd and Sule Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Tsp | P From 8:00 PM

Yangon House Collective with Fisewook and DJ REG | Nightlife Yangon House Collective with 1 of its founding members, Fisewook and his special guest DJ REG are coming to rock the Penthouse one more night. Join them for the dinner to indulge yourself in some Mediterranean Cuisine with their new menu and stay for the best party in town. ? The Penthouse - 271-273, Bagaya St, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7:00 PM

The Fourth Dimension feat. Past12 x W-AI | Nightlife This Friday, The Clubhouse is back with a brand new concept called The Fourth Dimension, a night where space and time could no longer be independent. Past12 and W-A.I. will be entering The Fourth Dimension with another B2B set. They TURNT UP Clubhouse last time, but we shouldn't expect anything less this time around. Oh yea, did they mention Past12 and W-A.I. will be bringing their homies Hour Late and Madness into the Fourth Dimension so expect twice the fun. ? The Clubhouse - Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, Kan Yeik Thar Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

28TH-30TH JULY King of Property Expo | Exhibition The Shwe property is making the second time affordable housing Expo at Hledan Center. There will be a lot of promotions, discount, lucky draw and chances for installments. ? Hledan Centre - Corner Of Hleden Rd and Pyay Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SATURDAY 29TH JULY Malaysia Healthcare Presents Zumba Rhumba | Sports This event is about dancing Zumba together. They need to do daily exercise to be fit & healthy. Therefore, they are arranging a special event that everyone can participate to dance Zumba together. If you can’t dance Zumba, don’t worry. They will also bring instructors to keep the good flow.

Join them for free at People Park. Contact: 09 785 315935. ? People's Park and People's Square - Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

PICCOLO Design Showroom Opening Promotion | Business PICCOLO design is thrilled to announce the opening of the new showroom, STORY by PICCOLO. Visit the new location and enjoy the promotion: 10% off on tables and desks. ? PICCOLO - No.4, Thanthumar Rd, Thuwunna, Thinganyun Tsp | P 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

MERK & KREMONT | Nightlife Double Gold presents "MERK & KREMONT" (Light Up The Night Vol. 21).

Headliner: Merk & Kremont, Supporting Artists: BG, Biggy X Hane, Kitty, P4. RSVP 09440007788. ? FUSE - 4th Floor, Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From 10:00 PM

What’s On Parami Talk Series | Educational Phone Kyaw Moe Myint, Khin Chan Myae Maung and Edward Han Myo Oo are giving a discussion on “Finding Your Place in a Developing Myanmar”. Food and refreshments will be provided afterwards. Only the registered people will be allowed to attend the talk. RSVP 09793030555, 09795257125. ? Parami Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences - 3rd floor of Shwegone Plaza, Shwe Gon Tine Junction, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kirin & Karaoke Night at Rizzoli | Nightlife Club Rizzoli celebrates Kirin & Karaoke Night at the last Saturday of every month. This special night comes with a special offer which you won't see anywhere - Great Happy Hour until 10PM. Sing the night away with English classics and up-to-dates at Rizzoli's open lounge area. Don't forget to bring your friends as there are party packs available. Call: 01 544500 ext: 6243. ? Club Rizzoli At Chatrium - 40 Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM

FAB 56 | Nightlife Are you ready for another dose of Fab this month? Muse Bar is the place to be on July 29 with our legendary resident DJs C-Thu & Mike. Let’s get fabulous and dance the rain away. Music starts at ten and we’ll go until at least 3am with pop, dance and queer hits. You don’t want to miss it. | Ticket Price : 5,000 Kyats. RSVP 0973090680. ? Muse Bar - No.330, Alone Rd, Dagon Tsp, Yangon International Hotel Compound | P From 10:00 PM

SUNDAY 30TH JULY Tech Career Expo 2017 | Exhibition This conference is free for everyone to attend but candidates need to register here: https://www.jobnet.com.mm/tech-career-expo. Moreover, as employers will be looking to meet potential candidates, they recommend all job seekers to bring enough business cards or CV copies. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - 1, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, corner of Setmhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bhangra Dance for Bankers | Exhibition Welcome to Myanmar Bankers Club's most colorful event yet. This Indiathemed sunday morning we invite our members to shake their legs to Bhangra! Expand your network while learning some Bhangra steps and enjoying Indian snacks and refreshments from The Corriander Leaf Yangon. This event is only for members of Myanmar Bankers Club. To become a member, please contact us at info@myanmarfinancialcenter. com or +959257999601. ? Myanmar Financial Center - 2nd Floor, Shwe Asia Tower, 10/A Mahabandoola Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Study in Australia | Educational Find out how you can reach your Australian Dream. Consult with BridgeBlue Myanmar and let our trained counsellors assist you all the way.

For more information contact to 01 527168, 09 452 777 507. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459 Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp | P 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mee Pyat does Nina Simone: I Put a Spell on You | Nightlife For their third Mee Pyat session they are going to have the musically erudite Htun Lynn Zaw tell them about Nina Simone’s beautiful ‘I Put a Spell on You’ before we turn off all the lights and listen to the record from start to finish. They’ll be locking the doors at 20:00 as usual so be on time. ? The Rough Cut - 19 Minn St, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What’s On MONDAY 31ST JULY Beer Mania | Nightlife Every Mondays a free beer for each tapas order! Don’t miss out! See you at The Lab Wine & Tapas Bar. RSVP 09250675289. ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

Monday Special Home Made Fish and Chips | Dining Monday Night Special July, Homemade Fish and Chips - 7,900ks, Homemade Fish and Chips+Beer - 9900ks. RSVP 09971993711. ? CAFE DEL SeOUL - 24/1 Pyay Rd, 7 Mile, Mayangone Tsp | P From 6:30 PM

TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST Standup Comedy at 50th Street with Justin Rivera and Papi Zak | Nightlife Standup Comedy returns with a double feature: Justin Rivera and Papi Zak! The duo will bring the fun, gags and laughter on Tuesday. RSVP 01397060. ? 50th Street Cafe Restaurant Bar - 9/13 50th St, Botataung Tsp | P 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Myanmar Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet Up | Business For the August meetup, they will be featuring Daw Su Wai Yee Hillary, founder & CEO of Cici Fashion and MGOU chain! Cici is a lady fashion brand for Modern Myanmar Women with the flagship shop at Myay Ni Gone while MGOU is a retail concept with 8 outlets across Myanmar. ? Signature Fine Dining & the Garden Bistro - Corner of Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd & Kan Yeik Thar St, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 2ND AUGUST LiveMusic | Nightlife Wednesday known as the Ladies night of the week. 369 present live at Every Wednesday to have fun. Come and join them to get more fun. See you there. RSVP 01578101. ? 369 Dine & Bar - 369 Laydaungkan Rd | P From 7:30 PM

Ladies night@ The Fax Ox Bar | Nightlife Ladies get 2 for 1 Magarita/ Blue Margarita - Tequila Sunrise. House Red/ White Wine is Happy Hour price all night long. ? The Fat Ox Bar - 50th St, Middle Block, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

THURSDAY 3RD AUGUST In Dine and Deritas | Nightlife Join them tonight for their Thursday Night Wine Special, 15% OFF ALL BOTTLES when ordered with a platter – and don’t forget about our fantastic cheese selection, brought to you directly from Paris. See you tonight. RSVP 09250675289. ? The Lab - 70A Shwe Gone Daing Rd, Bahan Tsp | P From 6:00 PM

DISCLAIMER Information as of 25th July 2017. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/yangon/events-calendar

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5 IDEAS FOR SQUAD DAY OUT

BY THIRI T. OO As we are struggling through our busy lives, we surely need a break to reenergize ourselves to get back in full-throttle. Get busy with your friends and family with new fun activities that Yangon and beyond can offer. Read on for the new list of fun activities we have collected for you!  XCAPE SQUAD Are you witty? Are you curious? Are you ready for some adventure?! If you are, XCAPE SQUAD is the place for you. The name says it all; it’s time to escape with your squad by solving fun, challenging, and exciting mysteries. You will only have an hour to find clues and utilize the given resources in the escape room. Try all three escape rooms if you dare: Sherlock Holmes, Haunted House and Asylum. Good luck. May the odds be ever in your favor!

Address: No.507, 5th floor, Gamone Pwint Mall (Hledan), San Yeik Nyein, Insein Road, Yangon.

Ph: +95 9 766 999505 Opening Hours: Everyday: 10:20 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit: www.xcapesquad.com

 YANGON WATER BOOM (Entertainment and Recreation) If you are a water lover, this is your niche! Physics or not, you will free fall down the slide! Biology or not, these rides will challenge your adrenaline!

You have a range of slides to try including Speed Slide, Free Fall Slides, Octopus, Python, Tornado, Kiddy Pool, Lazy River, Water House, Wave Pool, Aqualoop, and Family Boomerango. So much option, right? This place will definitely be worth a group outing!

Address: Shu Khin Thar (Yangon Waterboom), Yamone Nar Road, Dawpone Township, Yangon.

Ph: +95 1 919 0612, +95 1 9190616 Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Closed Monday except public holidays.

For more information, visit: www.yangonwaterboom.com

 SANE LET TIN RESORT AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN Tucked away from the bustling city of Yangon, Sane let Tin is a convenient 3 hours drive down the Nay Pyi Daw express highway road. It is also the perfect place for you to energize yourself with your family and friends. You can explore the zoological garden, a 1500 foot long forest bridge, a mini water park, a waterfall pool and many more.

Apart from these activities, you can also visit the nearby tourist attractions such as the Golden Temple, Kaut Gon Cave, Khaik Htee Saung Pagoda, Kyaik Ka Lon Pon Pagoda, etc.,.

Address: Sein Let Tin Resort, Thaton District, Mon, Myanmar Ph: +95 1 3335331~4, +95 9 8723123~4 Opening Hours: 24/7 For more information, visit: www.sanelettinresort.com

 MINGALARBAR BALLOON As their slogan goes, “Mingalarbar Balloon Always Near You To Make You Feel Like A Bird!” If you were to go on this ride, you will experience the bird’s-eye view of Yangon from above Kandawgyi Park. Forget about all your stress! Just enjoy the view and relax. Private activities can be arranged as customized by the guest. They also provide birthday celebrations, anniversaries and other events as suggested by the customers with reasonable price. Also, don’t miss the chance to take scenic photographs of Yangon so make sure to bring your camera!

Address: Kan Yeik Thar St., Kandawgyi Park, Bo Cho Ward (1), Yangon, Myanmar Ph: 09 42584 3133, 09 42038 3815 Operating Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Does not operate in bad weather conditions) For more information, visit: www.mingalarbarballoon.com

 ANT PAINT BALL CLUB Get serious on the field at the Ant Paint Ball Club. This arena allows for at least 40 players on the field, with the minimum of three players. If the camp is full, don’t worry, there are other games you can play as you wait to enter the field such as Chess, Ping Pong, Badminton, Darts, etc.,.

Challenge your family and see who’s the most agile, most smart, and most fit!

Addresses: Yangon Branch: No 171-174, Ayeyarwaddy Road, Thit Seint Kone Kyay Ywar, ---Minglardon Township, Yangon, Myanmar Mandalay Branch: Yay Htwet Village, Front of Si Maung Circle, Pathein Gyi Township, Mandalay, Myanmar Pyin Oo Lwin Branch: No/ 138, Thit Taw Road, Yet Kwat Gyi (6), North of the Chinese Temple, Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar Ph: 09 77885 5881 (YGN), 09 25889 0958 (MDL), 09 78094 0123 (POL) Opening Hours: Everyday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/antpaintballclubyangon

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Sydney’s Home Baked Goods, charming tastiness all rolled up into one

BY PHONE DEPAR MIN Give yourself a little sweet at Sydney’s Home Baked Goods or as known as Sydney’s Cupcakes. The shop is widely recognized among the native Yangonites due to its relatively affordable prices and their delicious goodies are sure to tingle the senses.

The outlet is pretty small but cozy, giving warm and pleasant feeling with yellow lighting and modern decoration. However, the vast majority of people just order in and either have them delivered or just come to the shop to pick it up for their convenience.

What awaited us was a collection of no less than 3 muffins, 3 cupcakes and what looked to be a brownie accompanied by a pretty sizeable cookie.

Starting off with the 3 muffins; namely Banana, Chocolate and Blueberry, are first on the scene. All coming in at 1,700 kyats each, the common names do belie quite the scrumptious serving. As a chocolate lover myself, the Chocolate Muffin was one I tried, followed by Banana and Blueberry.

The blueberry muffin stood out, the aftertaste in particular being very refreshing. The Chocolate and Banana muffins tasted as much as you would expect, the chocolate having a sharp tang and the banana being of a somewhat bland fixture.

Next on the sweet line that I tried was the Vanilla Cupcake for 1,200 kyats.

It was delightful to eat and even more delicious was the Carrot Cupcake. I positively recommend it. The last one, which is also one of the most popular cupcakes, is the Red Velvet (1,200 kyats).

To top it off, the cookie and the brownie were downed with gusto; I would recommend them on lieu of the brownie’s utterly soft texture and the cookie’s crunchiness.

After the meal, I could not help but bought some of their delicious bites for my friends, which came in a pretty light blue box. The shop also offers specialized custom orders, events, and catering.

Address: MWEA Tower 1-06, 288-290 Shwedagon Pagoda Road, corner of U Wisara Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Contact Info: http://www.sydneyshbg.com/, 01 381607 Opening Hours: 9AM-5:30PM

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The Lodge Yangon Bar: Casual Rooftop Downtown

BY IRIS ALONSO Along Lanmadaw, atop a newly renovated hotel, four blocks from 19th Street and eight levels above ground, your next nightlife nest awaits at The Lodge Yangon Bar. The place has just been opened during monsoon season— bold move, and we thank them for it. On nights that aren’t pouring, when the wind is cold and the sky is clear, it would be nice to have some hot soup and cold beer.

The place is spacious with modern decoration. The seatings are divided into several zones; bar zone, group tables, and couple seats over looking the busy downtown view.

I started my evening with the Long Island Iced Tea (5,000 ks) which was a great starter to kick off my TGIF. The service was amazing at 8:00 pm when I was only one of very few customers. The waiter attended to me dutifully. The crowd got thicker and the music got louder as the night got darker.

At around 10:00 pm, the place was packed with a mixture of both local and foreigners crowd.U Wai Phyo Maung, or Richy as he prefers to be called, says that we can expect a grand opening some time on the last week of July.

Even though the place does not identify as a restaurant, they still serve a satisfactory spread of snacks. I ordered Chicken Satay (4,000 ks) as a starter. Next was the Raw Shrimp Salad (6,000 ks) which was full of flavors, perfect for spicy lovers. The Hot & Sour Soup (3,500 ks) warms up a chilly night after rain.

Each dish is meant to complement drinks, but ordering all three had sufficed for a complete dinner.

I ended my evening with some Myanmar Premium Beer (1,500 ks) with some new friends. The open air and open space allows for such socializing and I definitely recommend The Lodge Yangon Bar for frequent casual nights out.

Address:129 Lanmadaw, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Opening Hours:5:00 – 11:00 PM Phone: 09 42010 6314

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CAPITAL MORTORS MEDIA LAUNCH 21ST JULY 2017 PHOTOS BY LEO JACKSON

K-POP WORLD FESTIVAL @ KOREA CENTER 23TH JULY 2017 PHOTOS BY KRIS JING

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Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 28th July - 3rd August 2017.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES War for the Planet of the Apes is a 2017 American science fiction film. It is the third installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series.

The confrontation between the apes, led by Caesar, and the humans for control of Earth.

Junction City, Junction Square, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II), Nay Pyi Daw

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Spider-Man: Homecoming is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man.

THE AWAKENING Amityville: The Awakening is an upcoming American supernatural horror film. It is the tenth installment in the main Amityville franchise and nineteenth overall.

Junction City

NYA (NIGHT) NYA is a Burmese Psychological Thriller Movie directed by Htoo Paing Zaw Oo with new face stars : Nat Shine Ko, Russell, Moe Ya Thaw, Aung Ye Htike, Nan Khay Mo, Myat Noe Aye, Nyein Thaw, Nan Tracy, Chan Min Ye Htut and May Su Mg and etc.

Junction City, Nay Pyi Daw, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Shae Saung Cinema

Junction City, Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Thamada Cinema, Thwin, Mingalar, Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint)

BABY DRIVER Baby Driver is a 2017 action comedy film. The plot follows Baby, a young getaway driver who is coerced into working for a kingpin.

PHONE KANYAR HNA PAR Phone KaNyar Hna Par is a Burmese Comedy Movie directed by Ko Zaw(ArrYoneOo) with stars : Myint Myat and Phway Phway.

Nay Pyi Daw

Shae Saung Cinema

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01 925 3 591, 01 925 3 592 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 Mingalar | 01 243057 Mega Ace (Tharkayta) | 01 556 782 Mega Ace (Tamwe) | 01 554 383 Mega Ace (North Okkalapa) | 09 971 75 091

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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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