MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 1st March 2019

1 - 7 MARCH 2019

HOTEL BUFFETS IN YANGON

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What’s On - MARCH FRIDAY 1ST Board Game Evening w/ Bagan Journey | Activity Goethe-Institut Myanmar next Board Game Evening “SPIELEABEND” on Friday, 1. March 2019 will feature “Bagan Journey,” the first board game about Myanmar, created by Blue Belu Studios. Game and demo will be provided in English and Myanmar language. The team of Blue Belu Studios will be present and explain the story behind Bagan Journey. You can try Bagan Journey yourself, other board games (some are in German) and enjoy an evening at Goethe Villa. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoada Rd and Nat Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Creative Platform Series#7 | Art Talk The Japan Foundation is pleased to present the 7th event of Creative Platform Series. The entry is free, and everyone can join and communicate with both Burmese and English. This time, Naoko Horiuchi, the lecturer and curator from AIT (Art Initiative Tokyo) will have a presentation and discussion under the title of Making Art Different: Thinking Art and Well-Being through Non-Educational exchange and it is the last event of Creative Platform Series. ? Myanm/art - No.98, Third Floor, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 6 pm - 8 pm

Night of 100 Free Negronis | Nightlife Join Campari & Union Bar & Grill for a cocktail filled evening. Dress to impress in RED and the best dressed will win a bottle of Campari to take home with them. The first 100 Negronis served after 7pm are FREE. Special Italian tapas menu, & cocktails from Jen Queen and Campari Myanmar cocktail competition winner Zwe Si Thar, and the Union bar team. Live Music from DJ Yu KT from 7:30pm onwards. ? Union Bar and Grill - No.42, Strand Rd, Left corner of the Myanmar Red Cross Building, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7pm - 11pm

Thar Nge IV Trio Live | Nightlife Enjoy Thar Nge IV Trio Band for great live music under the stars! Immerse yourself in music while Thar Nge and his band play acoustic and blues throughout the evening. Relax your Friday night together with your friends with a chilled Heineken Beer. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

SKYLYNE Ep.1 | Nightlife SKYLYNE Ep.1 brings you the ultimate rooftop party at Yangon Yangon Bar with a beautiful view of Yangon’s skyline. There will be live DJs playing all your favourite EDM hits and a dancefloor as well! So remember to dance and party hard. DJ Lineup are KROSE, BLVCKOUT, BUUYO, Alexin, ATOMIX, AndrewZ and The Hardrick. Entry Fee: 6000MMK (with one free beer) ? YangonYangon Bar - No.339, Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5 pm - 12 am

Back to the 90’s | Nightlife The Penthouse is throwing a “Back to the 90’s” Party. Aung Myo Oö alias DJ Eric will be spinning all the tunes from the 90’s, sure to make you remember your younger years and to get you moving! Join for dinner and stay for the Party. ? The Penthouse - No.271-273, BarGaYar Rd, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm

What’s On - MARCH 1ST TO 7TH 2 Years Anniversary Promotion of Yangon Book Plaza | Promotion Yangon Book Plaza promotion is coming back. Starting from 1st to 7th March there will be promotion of 3,000 Books at Lanmadaw. Find your favourite books. ? Yangon Book Plaza - Than Zay Market, Lamadaw St, Lanmadaw Tsp | P 9 am - 7 pm

SATURDAY 2ND Farmers Festival : Yangon Farmers Market #41 | Shopping On March 2nd Yangon Farmers Market gets festive as they celebrate the hard working backbone of this country that makes up 70% of its labour force - THE FARMERS. Join for ‘Farmers’ Festival a chance to celebrate with farmers and the growing community of vendors and customers that make their market so special. Along with their regular vendors and food stall they will also have Cooking Demonstrations, Fermenting workshop, Scavenger Hunt for kids (or kids at heart), Smoothie Bike, Raffle Draws, and Music. Let’s hear it for the farmers!! Get up early and get in on the festive fun. ? Karaweik Palace - Kandawgyi Park, Bahan Tsp | P 8 am - 12 pm

Open Workshop | Educational Turquoise Mountain Myanmar is happy to welcome you this coming Saturday 2nd of March from 10am to 5pm in their new workshop. The beautiful lacquerware from Black Elephant Studio will be with them.

Veronica will give a talk about her amazing technique and style at 2.00 pm. Come and discover more about the wonderful Myanmar handcraft ? Turquoise Mountain Myanmar - No.14-16, 21st St(Lower Block), Latha Tsp | P 9 am - 7 pm

Encrypted tales | Exhibitionn My residency program in New Zero Art Space is my first visit to Asia. As a result of it for me, it was really intensive to meet with the Buddhist religion and its symbols for the first time. Not just the temples, but the textiles and dresses that people wear are really colorful, that made a big effect on my artistic view and made my artworks more colorful. ? New Zero Art Space - No.202, 2nd Floor, United Condo, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6 pm - 12 am

Royal British International School Carnival | Activity The theme for the event is ‘Culture and the Environment’ and this will be reflected by the many vendors whose products will be available, including delicious treats and food from east to west, eco-friendly zeroplastic products, beautiful traditional local produce, and some exclusive RBIS mementoes and souvenirs. There will also be exciting fun and games provided by RBIS students, making it a wonderful day for the whole family! ? Royal British International School - No.5, Thukitar St, Moe Kaung Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 12 pm - 5 pm

Crowd On Cloud | Nightlife First Anniversary Show of YLJK Entertainment “Crowd On Cloud” will be on 2nd of March. Ticket Price is 15,000 Kyats. ? Hard Rock Cafe Yangon - 4th Floor of Myanmar Plaza, No.192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 2 pm - 5 pm

What’s On - MARCH POOL PARTY | Nightlife Bring your SPF, swimsuit and your favorite floaties for an afternoon of fun in the sun. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. Purchase your ticket at Treetop Wine Bar or contact us by phone or email. Ticket price is 17,900 Kyats per person. For more information and ticketing please contact to 09 5172433. ? The Treetop Wine Bar - No.1, U Sein Maung Rd, Hlaing Tsp | P 3 pm - 7 pm

Wakanda, One Night in Africa Vol. 3 | Nightlife The Penthouse is back to what is becoming the “NOT TO BE MISSED PARTY” in Yangon, again with Dj Sunny for Wakanda: A Night in Africa with Reload Entertainment at The Penthouse. His energetic and enthusiastic dancing rhythms and music will be perfect to get us all in the dancing mood and perfecting a rhythm or two. Please note that there is an entrance fee of 5,000 ks after 10PM including 1 beer. ? The Penthouse - No.271-273, Bargayar St, Park side one building 8th floor, Sanchaung Tsp | P From 7 pm

Out of Sight x LowMoneyMusicLove [Berlin]: Avos, Moses & Rubi | Nightlife Building a community through music, dancing and self-expression - Out Of Sight. A showcase of Frankfurt/Berlin/Amsterdam based record label LowMoneyMusicLove to the origins of techno - gathering a group of likeminded people, beyond any boundaries or differences, to get together and dance, in a space where nobody is judging, nobody is watching and everyone is allowed to just – be themselves. A space where daily life and surroundings are out of sight and out of mind, and the only thing driving you is music. ? LEVEL 2 - International Hotel Compound, Ahlone Rd, Dagon Tsp | P From 11 pm

SUNDAY 3RD Brunch Rdv | Dining Set brunch with hot beverage, orange juice, egg style (benedicte, florentine or pacifico), french croissant with ham, cheese and bechamel, sweet crepe, volcano of pancake and free flow of myanmar Premium draft beer and french red/white wine without moderation of course. Only 29.000ks per person. Enjoy this special set brunch RDV with georg to his piano and pierre louis at the guitare. Free flow included from 11am to 3pm. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - N0.45, Yaw Min Gyi St, Dagon Tsp | P 11am - 3pm

Sunday Latin Affair | Dining Its not just about food at the Latin Affair, its also about dance. Along with the delicious buffet offerings, they also have Latin social dancing and Nora will be giving a salsa shine workshop focusing on a sequence of footwork and styling. This workshop will help you understand salsa music and break down the body movements so that you can bring out your unique individual flair to the dance floor. ? Rose Garden Hotel - Yangon - No.171, Upper Pansodan St, Near Kandawgyi Lake, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 11:30am - 4pm

What’s On - MARCH 4TH TO 9TH Women’s Rights Week | Activity A week dedicated to women and women’s rights in Myanmar: art exhibition, documentary and film screenings, debates, theatre performances. ? Institut Français de Birmanie - No.340, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 9 am - 5 pm

TUESDAY 5TH Mundo Lingo (Yangon #30) | Activity Flag stickers from over 300 countries . The first flag is your native language and goes at the top. The rest follow below in order or ability. It’s open to all nationalities and languages and you can talk about anything you like. You don’t have to be an advanced speaker, or even speak a second language – its for all levels. ? 50th Street Restaurant and Bar - No.9-13, 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7 pm - 11:30 pm

WEDNESDAY 6TH Quiz Night | Activity Bring a team of 6 people or join one on the spot. The winning team of the Feb. quiz will host this one so who knows what to expect. Register by email: Name + NRC/Passport number to raphaele.vallauri@gmail.com ? British Embassy Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Blind Pony | Nightlife The Blind Pony is an event where they give opportunities for DJ students to spend time with their friends enjoying their music styles and mixing techniques. The event starts running around 5pm. The students’ time will be from 5pm to 9pm. After 9pm you will get one last boost for Friday with International DJs presenting their best sets till 12am. Enjoy your Thursday night with Yangon Yangon bar and Juize Dj’s School. ? YangonYangon - No.339,Bo Gyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 5 pm - 12 am

Jazz under the Stars | Nightlife Enjoy the night full of stars and great music! Let the Bamboo Trio guide you through the evening with the sounds of the best Jazz in town. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 8 pm - 11 pm

THURSDAY 7TH Seafood Fiesta | Dining Freshest catch of the day brought to your table for a celebratory feast because it’s almost weekend. Thursdays are for seafood lovers at Flavours Restaurant.

Treat yourself to an amazing night of unlimited delish international seafood specialties sure to keep you wanting for more. US$ 25 nett per person inclusive of free flow of soft drinks, chilled juices and choice of two (2) glasses of ice cold beer or one (1) glass of house pouring wine. US$ 41 nett per person inclusive of free flow of soft drinks, chilled juices, house wine and beer. ? Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire - Corner of Myittar & Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Rd, South Okkalapa Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

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Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon

Hotel buffets in Yangon Every SunInternational Seafood Extravaganza Buffet Dinner |day USD 37.00 net per person (including free-flow of house-poured sparkling wine, red/white wine and draught beer). Available from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. For further information, please call 95 1 544500 ext. 6253 or email fb.chry@chatrium.com. ? Chatrium Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

Business Lunch Buffet | Every Monday to Saturday Quick & delicious buffet ever for you is available starting from tomorrow at The Square. No more waiting for your lunch preparation time & worth spending as well. The delightful semi-buffet lunch for only 18$ Net / 27,900 MMK is available from Monday to Saturday. Pay only 2$ Net more for full day package with free flow beverage ! Book now at 09251185989. ? Novotel Yangon Max - No.459, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township | P 12 pm - 2:30 pm.

International Buffet Dinner at Grand Mercure | Every Saturday Ready your palate for a grand festival of flavors from different parts of the world. Indulge yourself in a variety of cuisines after a full week of hard work. You deserve to be spoiled with life’s simple pleasures only here in Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire. US$ 25 nett per person inclusive of free flow of soft drinks, chilled juices and choice of two (2) glasses of ice cold beer or one (1) glass of house pouring wine. US$ 41 nett per person inclusive of free flow of soft drinks, chilled juices, house wine and beer. For inquiries and reservations, please call us at +95 (1) 233 0288 ext. 7302. ? Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire - Corner of Myittar & Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Road, South Okkalapa Township | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Japanese Seafood Market Buffet | Every Friday Experience seafood sensation at Wyndham Grand Yangon. They embark on a Japanese Seafood Market Buffet for your freshest seafood discovery.

Feast on sumptuous Japanese styled seafood offerings in SPOON All Day Dining, every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm with mouthwatering seafood highlights include fresh oyster, king crab, lobster, plus Sushi and Sashimi. Book your table now 01-9377188/ 09- 450 071 944. ? Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel - No.11, Corner of Kan Yeik Thar Road & U Aung Myat Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

International Buffet Dinner at Melia Yangon | Every Sunday and Thursday Delight your senses with an impressive array of international and local favourites; all prepared for your dining pleasure. Special promotion: $29 net per person. For bookings or more information, please contact 01 9345000. ? Melia Yangon - No.192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

International Buffet Dinner at Sann | EverydayDelight your senses Indulge yourself in different buffet theme featuring every night with free flow of soft drinks at USD 36 nett per person. In addition, add USD 10 for free flow of wine, draught beer and soft drinks. For table reservation please contact to 01 925 3810. ? Pan Pacific - Corner of Bogyoke Aung San Road and Shwedagon Pagoda Rd, Pabedan Township | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

Light Buffet | Every Monday to Saturday Lotte Light Buffet Lunch is available on weekdays except Sunday, between 12:00 PM to 14:30PM. Enjoy the best deal of lunch buffet including live noodle soup station,one main dish, 3 kinds of homemade Ice Cream dessert counter,inclusive of cold cut, Maki Roll,Pizza and your choice of coffee,that for only USD 14++ per person. Reserve your Lunch today at La Seine Restaurant. For more information & reservation contact to 01 9351000. ? LOTTE Hotels & Serviced Apartments Yangon - No. 82, Sin Phyu Shin Avenue Pyay Road, 6½ Mile, Ward 11 MM, Hlaing Township | P 12 pm to 2:30 pm

Pan Pacific Yangon

Review

Rangoon Boutique Cafe: A Korean influence in Sanchaung street Sanchaung street is well known for its famous beer stations, bars, Chinese restaurants, street vendors and fashion houses. We were looking for a decent meal, literally every restaurant we’ve tried but not Rangoon Boutique Cafe which is sandwiched together with a Total fitness gym and a big old tree inside. With yellow lights and a coffee bar, the cafe settles with tiny squared tables, a bench on the front with board games and galleries of different coffees on the other side of the wall.

The menu caught our attention first since the first catalogue was a coffee special. The the second one follows with a fusion of Asian dishes; Kimchi Fried Rice, Bibimbap, Thai Fried Rices, Terrayakis, Bulgogi grills, soups and stews.

For the starter, we ordered Prawn tempura (3,500Ks) and Pork salad with lettuce (3,500Ks). The prawn tempura came in first, hot and freshly fried, crisp and delightful. The pork salad arrived a few minutes later, with a big plate of lettuce, kimchi salad and onion rings together. The pork smells good, soft and sweet. The delicious part was wrapping the meats in the lettuce with kimchi—a Korean way to eat the pork salad.

Then we tried Korean Bibimbap (3,000Ks) which came after a few minutes upon our order. The taste was surprisingly appetizing which was sweet and sour. My main dish, Cheesy Chicken Rice with Lemon Pepper Sauce (3,000Ks) took a bit long to take in but the friendly staffs kept making apologies for the gap. But when it came, my expectation fell down for a second that it was a small plate, and all cool down. The cheese covered the rice was cold, the rice and the lesser chicken, but the broccoli was instantly cooked - still it tasted good!

For dessert, we tried the vanilla ice-cream with a brownie (25,00Ks) - my favorite brownie in town! It was freshly reheated, soft and with the vanilla, it was an amazing wonderful palate. Overall, we really enjoyed the meals but we didn’t have a chance to try the coffee since it was a dinner so I am looking forward to it till next time.

Address: Salone 7, Sanchaung Street, Sanchaung Township Tel: 09 699 953330 Opens 7am - 9pm

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Pre Thingyan Festival with Myanmar Larger Beer @MYANAMR PLAZA OUTDOOR AREA 16, 17 FEBRUARY 2019 PHOTO PROVIDED BY MYANMAR LARGER BEER

now showing

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 1st to 7th March 2019.

Happy Death Day 2 Stuck in a time loop, college student Tree Gelbman must die over and over again to save her friends from a psychotic masked killer.

Junction City, City Mall, Mega Ace Cineplex (Thar Kay Ta, Tamwe, North Okkalapa, Dawbone)

London Sweetie A humor- filled story of a group of Thai in London. With their lack of language ability, chaotic but fun love stories await..

Junction Maw Tin, Junction Square, Junction City, City Mall

Friend Zone On this planet, there are many men and women who are climbing on the border of the relationship of being “friends”. This small area along the border is called the international name “Friend Zone”.

Palms is one of the people trapped in the Friend Zone of Khong. So

what would he do next?

Nay Pyi Taw Cinema, Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint), Mingalar 2 (Dagon Center 2), Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex, Mingalar Cinemas Tamwe

City Hunters (Myanmar) Burmese action movie directed by Nyan Htin. Starring : Khar Ra, Yan Aung, Zin Wine, Pyae Wati Maung, Min Myat Soe San, Jar Sai Eain.

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mega Ace Cineplex (Thar Kay Ta, Tamwe, North Okkalapa, Dawbone)

The Only Mom (Myanmar) Burmese Horror Movie about a little girl who change into polite and sweet little girl after possessed by autistic girl. Will the mother want her real daughter back or continue with a sweet little girl ?

Junction Maw Tin, Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Mega Ace Cineplex (Thar Kay Ta, Tamwe, North Okkalapa, Dawbone)

Junction Maw Tin | 01 225 244 Junction City | 01-9253591, 01-9253592 Junction Square | 01 527 055 City Mall | 09 764802081 Mingalar Sanpya Cineplex | 09 260 887 035 — 36, 01 230 3 165 Mingalar Cineplex (Gamone Pwint) | 09 779 054 671 — 73 Mingalar Cinema 2(Dagon Centre (II) | 09 732 54 091 — 92 Mingalar Sein Gay Har | 09 402177771— 73 Mingalar North Okkalapa | 09 402027001 Mingalar Tamwe | 09 402199991, 2, 3 Nay Pyi Taw | 01 251 277, 01 251 288 Shae Saung Cinema | 01 252 113, 01 388 034 Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963 Thwin | 01 372 594, 01 388 033 Mingalar | 01 243057 Mega Ace Cineplex (Tamwe)| 01 554383 Mega Ace Cineplex (Thar Kay Ta) | 01 556782 Mega Ace Cineplex (North Okkalapa) | 09 971750101 Mega Ace Cineplex (Dawbon) | 09 400686992

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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