MYANMORE: Weekly Guide to Yangon-10-10-2014

10 october 2014

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OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND! EXCLUSIVE BRUNCH @ LE PLANTEUR OPEN THE JAM ON SUNDAY MY WORD: KAIZA TIN MOONG & SHALOM LIVE! DISNEY LIVE: 3 CLASSIC FAIRY TALES

editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans So this is it - the Oktoberfest weekend party @ Inya Lake Hotel a lot of you have been waiting for. From what I hear, the one last year was such a huge success that folks demand that this year be the same, if not better.

Coincidentally, I was reminded that it was around this time last year that I first visited Yangon on a weekend to check out the nightlife.

People that I met then (who are now friends - yay!) took us - yes you’ve guessed it - to Oktoberfest!

The rest, as they say, is history.

Have a great Oktoberfest-y weekend!

what’s on FRIDAY 10TH - 11TH OKTOBERFEST YANGON 2014 @ INYA LAKE HOTEL | DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Yangon’s Authentic Oktoberfest! Tickets: 35,000Ks (Door sales: 40,000Ks) Tickets include: Open traditional German buffet, free-flow Bavarian Beer from Germany, Oktoberfest band “Gaudiblosn” from Munich, Miss and Mr Oktoberfest + Traditional games and prize giveaways. RSVP @ 09-420099970 or matthew.fennessy@hss.de ? Inya Lake Hotel - 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd | P 5:30 PM - 1:00 AM This is the mother of all Oktoberfests that you see in Yangon, folks. They’ve been planning this for months and we have no doubt that this year it will be a blast.

FRIDAY 10TH OCT TWO MAN LIVE CONCERT @ SEDONA HOTEL | STAGE

Live music performance by two famous local singers: Zaw Paing & R Zar Ni! Ticket - 50,000Ks, 70,000Ks and 100,000Ks! Available @ City Mart branches. ? Grand Ballroom - 1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P FROM 7:00 PM

NOMAD ROOTS PARTY | nightlife

Come and enjoy a great location, drinks and food while dancing on some of the best reggae oldies ever featured by DJ Chris Dancehall & Ragga! ? Kandawgyi Natural Park - Karaweik Oo-Yin Kabar, Mingla Taung Nyunt Tsp | P FROM 7:00 PM

JAZZ & BLUES NIGHT @ GEKKO | NIGHTLIFE

Blending diverse influences from Flamenco to Bossa, Jazz and World Music, Aaron Gallegos Trio performs classic and modern art songs. ? 535, Merchant St, Kyauktada Tsp (same building with Lokanat Galleries) | P FROM 7:00 PM

POP & R&B @ SKY BISTRO | STAGE

Pop and R&B live music night at Sky Bistro Bar & Restaurant. Come and enjoy music performances of The Four Band! ? 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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what’s on THE YANGON VIBE @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE

Resident Mr.Y spins for your pleasure : R&B, Hip Hop and party anthems to dance and sing all night. The benchmark party of Yangon. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 10:00 PM

FRIDAY 10TH - 12TH DISNEY LIVE! THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES | ACTIVITY

Triple treat with Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales featuring the stories of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. Ticket - 10,000Ks - 100,000Ks. Call 01 556 817 or www.myasiaticket.com. ? Myanmar Event Park - Shin Saw Pu Rd, Sanchaung Tsp (near Myay Ni Gone City Mart) | P 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM

THADINGYUT BIG SALE @ MONUMENT BOOKS & TOYS | PROMOTION

Good news! Thadingyut BIG sale at their main store! Crazy discounts of up to 80% on a wide selection of books and toys! ? 150 Dhamazedi Road, Bahan Tsp (Junction of Link Ln & Dhamazedi Rd) | P 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

FRIDAY 10TH - 14TH EDUCATIONAL BOOKS PROMOTION @ BOOKWORM BOOKS | PROMOTION

Offering a 20% DISCOUNT on a large range of educational books for ages 6 – 18. Maths, Science, Geography, History, English are included, as are practice test papers for all subjects! ? 2nd flr, Waizayantar Orange Shopping Centre, Waizayantar Rd, Thingangyun Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

SATURDAY 11TH OCT YACHTOBERFEST: YANGON’S 1ST ON THE WATER OKTOBERFEST | NIGHTLIFE

Three-hour sunset cruise that is guaranteed to rock the bierhaus! We’ll have free-flow beer and party punch, exciting dance music, and heavy h’orderves. Ticket - 20,000Ks. RSVP at yangonboatparty@gmail.com! ? Wardan Jetty - Lan Thit Street, Seik Kan Tsp | P 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM If you were with them for MAYHAM then you would know why this is not to be missed. Any chance to go out into the water with cool music, drinks and watching the sun go down!

OFFICIAL OKTOBERFEST AFTER-PARTY @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE

After 2 days of delicious German buffet and beer @ Inya Lake Hotel, it's time to sweat on the dance floor. We're proud to host the official Oktoberfest after party! Specials on Riesling! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 10:30 PM What do you do when the party you were in ended but the night is still young? You go to an After-Party! MOJO did you say? Then some heavy-duty dancing is expected.

OKTOBERFEST @ CLUB RIZZOLI | NIGHTLIFE

Traditional Bavarian music infused with live performances of Ms Junny and guests! Specials on Myanmar and Japanese beers, including premium beers. ? Chatrium Hotel - 40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

what’s on SUNDAY 12TH OCT MWS BEVERAGE ACADEMY PRESENTS: FOOD WINE EXPERIENCE @ LE PLANTEUR | dining This first and exclusive event will be hosted by Wine Educator Melanie Grillon, who will share her knowledge! RSVP - 01 541997. ? No.22, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P FROM 11:30 AM

JAPANESE CULTURE SHOW @ UMFCCI | STAGE

Japanese Songs presented by GITA MEIT vocal group and performance by Yangon Japanese School organized by Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni! Free Entry! ? Min Ye Kyaw Swar St (Near by Taw Win Shopping Center) | P 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

VOCAL PLAYSHOP @ IFB | ACTIVITY

Join us for this vocal playshop - a chance to sing in community. All levels of singers are welcome. Come and play with others who love to sing, and want to sing in community. ? 340, Pyay Road, Sanchaung Tsp (Close by Hanthar Waddy Bus stop) | P 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

OPEN THE JAM @ MOJO | stage

On-the-spot creations will be reverberating off Mojo’s walls this Sunday. “Open The Jam,” a night of music performed by you and the friends you’ll meet while jamming together. We supply the drums, amps and cool atmosphere, you provide the songs and setlist. Free entry. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 7:00 PM

MONDAY 13TH OCT QUIZ NIGHT @ 50 STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE

Free pitcher of beer for every round of winning team! Competition intensifies every week. ? 9/13 50th st, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS

PIANO @ SKY BISTRO | STAGE

Come and enjoy Mr Bonny tinkering on the piano as the sun sets. New wine menu. ? 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

TUESDAY 14TH OCT FRENCH TUESDAY @ MOJO | DINING

Special offer : Wine tasting with 3 wines and a cheese platter for 20,000Ks. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

PERCUSSION & GUITAR @ SKY BISTRO | STAGE

Percussion and Guitar live by Mr Charly & his crew every Tuesday night at Sky Bistro Bar & Restaurant. Mr Charly and his crew! ? 20th Floor Sakura Tower, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 15TH - 17TH MYANFOOD / MYANHOTEL 2014 EXPO | BUSINESS

Myanmar’s No.1 International Hospitality, Food & Drinks Show! Over 250 products and brands to see from around the world! For more detail, visit www.myanfood.com! ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd (Next to Minder Ground), Dagon Tsp | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

what’s on OIL & GAS 2014 MYANMAR | BUSINESS

Exhibition focused on Oil and Gas Exploration, Production and Refining! Hosting worldwide representatives from all areas of the oil & gas industry. ? Myanmar Convention Center - Min Dhamma Rd (Close by Victoria Hospital) | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

THURSDAY 16TH OCT MY WORD PRESENTS A NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC @ 50TH STREET BAR | STAGE

Enjoy a night of live music. Kaiza Tin Moong & Shalom headlining. Free entry, drink specials and more. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P FROM 7:30 PM

FOLK ON FIRE WITH L'N'R BAND @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE

Left ‘N’ Right Band is a fresh and new local band in town. From folk to reggae, oldies to recent tunes, they will light up your night! Free Entry! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P FROM 9:30 PM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM

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ART SPACES

A GUIDE FOR THE EYESIGHt

BY BORBÁLA KÁLMÁN The more time someone spends in Yangon, the more ‘hidden’ places will emerge – after long researches. If someone wishes to dig deeper into the art scene, whether it be to learn more about its history or to purchase an artwork, few recommendations exist to follow.

The logical thought of starting the quest in museums gets tricky in Yangon as there is only one official institution to show a global aspect of the country’s culture, the National Museum. A painting gallery with important works awaits there for the visitor, however, leaving the immense building, one might think Myanmar artists have stopped creating at the present time.

Not far away, Bogyoke Market is one of the ‘hottest’ foreigner-spots to find works giving surface to well-known genres, light topics and bright colours. But if you have already heard of the University of Culture and the State School of Fine Art, there could be a slight chance you would be interested to discover something deeper.

Where to go?

Galleries multiply these years, albeit their structure is somewhat atypical. Most of the so-called galleries and art spaces grew out of strong individual wills to make things happen on the art scene – they usually weren’t established by an art professional to represent a permanent circle of artists and to build-up their work. The lack of initiatives encouraged artists to open spaces specifically to show their own works. The ‘studio-like’ atmosphere is thus a unique possibility to meet the creators in person. Some galleries are rather simple spaces born to offer possibility to showcase art. It is still difficult today to exhibit, few spaces are configured to provide shows regularly. Lokanat Galleries was amongst the first ones in the early 1970s with the specific aim to be rented by artists. Some galleries organize workshops, talks, screenings – they take the role of the non-existing art institutions by providing visual education for students as well. Slowly, long-term projects unfold announcing a potential realignment and a solution to open towards the international market, important to stabilize the prices of the œuvres.

Which galleries? Soon the reviews will tell.

photo of the week

Holding onto Faith, living through Faith Shwedagon Pagoda CREDIT: Kassy Pajarillo wheninburma.blogspot.com

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Commemoration Myanmar Red Cross, mid-1970s. The young man pictured is Sai Aung Hlaing Myint who was from Myitkyina Red Cross. He rescued the driver of an Army truck from drowning by giving him mouthto-mouth resuscitation. The Army truck fell into the Ayeyarwady river near SAHM as he and his friends were sitting nearby. Sai Aung Hlaing Myint saw the driver trapped inside. The water was very cold, but Sai Aung Hlaing Myint dived into the water, rescued him and gave him CPR, thus saving his life, He was awarded the Henry Dunant Prize by the ICRC. He regularly travelled the country telling his story at local Red Cross training centers. He was considered a real hero. Sadly Ko Sai died of a brain tumor when he was quite young. The woman on the postcard is most likely the actress Nan Kalayar Hlain.

Credit: Harry Hpone Thant & Bob Percival http://opening-up-burma-travel.info/

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ARTIST profile Kyaw Yin Kyaw Yin (born 1978, Rakhine) uses a mosaic of warm colours to paint night life scenes, which create an atmosphere of muted melancholy and solitude. These night scenes show another side to the busy Yangon city life.

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