MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 1st November 2019

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1 - 7 NOV 2019

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Weekly Guide

Friday 1st

Frenzo Halloween Party One of the many attractions at the 4-day Wonder Festival Yangon you can’t afford to miss is Frenzo Halloween Party. Hosted by Myanmar’s biggest star Sai Sai Kham Hlaing, the event will also showcase a staged performance. Join them on 1st November and have a night to remember with your loved ones. ? Thuwunnabhumi Event Park - Thanthumar Rd, Between Shwe Ingyin

Housing & Chanthar Gongyaung housing, ThinganGyun Tsp |

P 4 pm - 11:30 pm

2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic Join PFK in Yangon for our 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic on November 1st at Pun Hlaing Golf Club. The tournament will help fund 2020 Mission Trip to serve 700+ children in Yangon with backpacks filled with school supplies and a school uniform.

Contact at info@pencilsforkidsinc.com to register to play. ? Pun Hlaing Golf Club - Pun Hlaing Estate, Hlaing Tharyar Tsp| P 12 pm - 9 pm

Music Connects “Music Connects” is a creative event for all art lovers. Moreover, Turning Tables Myanmar Cultural Centre is the only place in Yangon where you can experience the people who will pour out of their hearts around music. If you are the person who loves art and freedom of expression, this is the event you should join in. ? Turning Tables Myanmar - No.78, Thu Mingalar (3) St ,Thu Mingalar

Housing Complex, Thingangyun Tsp| P 6 pm - 11 pm

Latin Social Friday at Rizzoli Find your rhythm and dance the night away to sizzling Salsa, Bachata, Tango and Kizomba beats at Rizzoli, with dance instructor Daryl Medalla Capina. For further information, please call 95 1 544500 ext. 6243. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmauk Rd, Tamwe Tsp| P 8 pm - 11:30 pm

Dugro 3 Presents Kids Wonderland 2019 This is the 7th time celebration for Myanmar Biggest Shopping area for Kids. Over 120 shops will participate in the event along with game program, Talent show and Knowledge sharing and discussion for Kids. ? People’s Square and Park - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 11 am - 8 pm

Saturday 2nd

Sedona presents: Symphony at the Lounge Delight in classic sounds by the Chromatic Orchestra, an 18-piece

strings orchestra as you savor exquisite selections from our delectable high tea buffet. Happening all Saturdays of November and December from 3:00 to 5:00pm for USD 28 nett at Lobby Lounge. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No.1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 3 pm - 5 pm

Sunset Boat Party The Sunset Boat Party returns. In a return to its roots, the boat party will feature the finest selection of Yangon DJs playing compelling sets of the latest music. Join us for dancing on the newly renovated boat, which boasts bespoke, hand crafted wood and metal worked designs to enhance your experience. DJs will play swelling beats from House Music to Gypsy, Breaks to Hip Hop and Electronic music. Ticket Price is 15,000 mmk (1 free Beer). ? Botahtaung Jetty - Near Botahtaung Pagoda, Seikkan Tsp | P 4:30 pm - 8 pm

RedGlitter and Unicorns Vol.2 - Disco House & Funk Originally from Austria, Ana Red is a musical talent who inspires people with her unique DJ style, energy, & flair for fun. Her musical vibes, and energy, turn any venue into a musical playground of pleasure, and we are delighted to welcome her for her first performance at the all new Port Autonomy. ? Port Autonomy - Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P From 10 pm

International DJ Victor Trixter | Soulmazing Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge Presents: VICTOR TRIXTER (Kuala Lumpur). Resident DJ of W Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Iron Fairies KL, Mantra Bar KL and Pisco Bar KL. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp| P 8 pm - 11:59 pm

Out Of Sight with Exos Their mission is true to the origins of techno - gathering a group of like-minded 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. Entrance: 10,000 MMK with a free beer. ? Level 2 - Yangon International Compound, Ahlong Rd, Dagon Tsp | P From 11 pm

Sunday 3rd

The Makers Market #8 Bringing together the finest in local handmade arts and crafts, food vendors, activities, and music. Discover, collect, listen, eat, and connect to unique local made products while meeting makers, designers and artists who create them. Come for the sunset and stay for the stars while discovering a variety of products and treasures that are unique, original and designed to inspire. ? Karaweik Palace - Kandawgyi Lake Compound, Mingalar Taung

Nyunt Tsp | P 4 pm - 9 pm

Lazy Sunset Sundays | DJ Ana Red Lazy Sunset Sunday is BACK with DJ Ana Red. Every Sunday from 5pm to 7pm until end of April 2020. Enjoy a relaxing sunset party

with free flow drinks, delicious finger food and breathtaking sunset for only 25usd per Person. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63/A, U Tun Nyein St, Ward 10, Mayangone Tsp | P 5 pm - 7 pm

Outdoor Cinema: The Only Mom For the people who haven’t watched “The Only Mom” or who wants to watch again, Wonder Festival create Outdoor cinema at Thuwunnabhumi Event Park. ? Thuwunnabhumi Event Park - Thanthumar Rd, Between Shwe Ingyin

Housing & Chanthar Gongyaung housing, ThinganGyun Tsp |

P 7 pm - 11 pm

Tuesday 5th

Joint Chambers Networking You are invited to a networking evening hosted by AMCHAM, AustCham, CCI France and the New Zealand Myanmar Chamber of Commerce. Among these four leading business chambers, you will find companies across a wide array of sectors, including agriculture, construction, energy, financial services, food and beverage, hospitality, manufacturing, natural resources, and many more. Come experience Yangon’s skyline view from the covered terrace bar while expanding your network and enjoying live music. ? ibis Styles Yangon Stadium - No.369, Laydaungkan Rd, ThinganGyun Tsp | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Myanmar Entrepreneurs Monthly Meetup MMEN is a platform for fellow entrepreneurs and investors to gather, share ideas on doing business in Myanmar, learn from each other on key areas (e.g HR, Financing, law) or even possibly form partnership. This is held on the first Tuesday of every month. There is no entrance fee and you pay for whatever food or drinks you order. Bring your friends along for a night of good conversation and good food and we do look forward to seeing you all there. ? Signature Fine Dining & the Garden Bistro - Corner of Kaba Aye Pago-

da Road & Kan Yeik Thar Street, Bahan Tsp | P 6:30 pm

Wednesday 6th

Live Jazz Night at Sarkies Bar Rainbow IV, a Myanmar-based jazz band formed by four friends of over 20 years, who are inspired by the sultry tunes of famous musicians including Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, and Frank Sinatra. Meet Phoe Kalae on the Guitar, Kyi Maung on the Clarinet, Pho Khwar on the Piano and Ye Lin Moe on the Drums.

Every Wednesday evening at Sarkies Bar from 7 pm to 10 pm. During the evening, enjoy $5 imported beers, $6 select cocktails and selected wine by the glass. For reservations, please call (95) 1 243 377~79. ? Sarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 7 pm - 10 pm

Climate Talks: Quiz Night Bring a team of friends or join a team and step up to the challenge. There will be 6 rounds of trivia with questions about climate change, sustainability, and more. Have fun and win prizes. The evening will feature a special sustainable cocktail menu thoughtfully curated by Port Autonomy. Come at 7:30 to sign up your team and grab a drink. The quiz starts promptly at 8pm. ? Port Autonomy - No.42, Strand Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |

5th - 6th

AgroChemEx Myanmar 2019 The 12th International Agriculture Exhibition and Asia Crop Protection Forum. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 9 am - 5 pm

Thursday 7th

EFT - Stress & anxiety relief - Self Development Talk # 5 EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping is used to treat a number of conditions including pain, stress and anxiety, burnout, fears and PTSD. Want to know more about this? What if you could use it immediately on several issues and especially to reduce stress & anxiety? Space is limited, RSVP to reserve your seat to raphaele. vallauri@gmail.com ? HBritish Embassy Club - No.46, Gyo Byu Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promotion of the Week

Friday Seafood Night Buffet Dinner Indulge in Yangon’s finest selection of seafood including King Crab, Lobster and Salmon - together with a wide range of other delicacies. US$42 net per person including free-flow of soft drinks, beer, white & red wine, sparkling wine. Don’t forget to bring your Meliá loyalty card to get your special discount. You don’t have a loyalty card yet? Then now is the time to sign up. Please call 01 934 5000 to reserve your table. ? Melia Yangon - No.192, Kabaraye Pagoda Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6 pm - 10pm

Japanese Seafood Market Buffet Feast on sumptuous Japanese styled seafood offerings in SPOON All Day Dining, every Friday night from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

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 Rd & U

Aung Myat Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6 pm - 10:30 pm

Premium Canadian Lobster at Babett This November and December, Babett Eatery & Bar is going lobsters, presenting a special menu featuring premium Canadian Lobster. Babett’s executive Chef Christophe has prepared a special Canadian lobster menu consisting of 14 different ways to enjoy this delicacy starting from 18,000 MMK. For reservations, please call at +95 1 243 639. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 am - 12 am

The Ritz’s Special offer for Children The Ritz Restaurant is offering Year Round no charge children’s menu for kids under 12 years of age. The kids have a choice of Pizza or Pasta including Dessert.

So this is a great chance for parents to dine with your children. ? The Ritz Yangon - No.61, University Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 11 pm

30% off promotion on all menu for Cho member card users Cho Japanese restaurant that is providing 100% authentic japanese wagyu beef as buffet offers 30% off promotion on all menu (except chef specials) for Cho member card users. So, don’t miss a chance to catch Cho Japanese’s ‘free flow items within 90 min’ buffets. For reservations, you can call at 09258223223. ? Cho Japanese Restaurant - No.1, Industrial Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 11:30 am - 10:30 pm |

Kohaku Japanese Sunday Brunch Make your Sunday even better and bring your family and friends to enjoy the finest Japanese cuisine in Yangon, with a variety of delectable dishes to suit all tastes and refreshing free-flow Kirin Draught Beer. For reservation please contact to 01 544 500. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - No.40, Natmaut Rd, Tamwe Tsp | P 11 am - 2:30 pm |

Saturday’s Latin Affair Buffet Dinner Rose Garden Hotel Yangon’s Latin Affair Buffet Dinner will be held on the 2nd of November from 6 pm – 10 pm. Explore some of the tastiest and most popular dishes in Latin American cuisine. Please contact 01 371 992 for reservations. ? Rose Garden Hotel - No.171, Upper Pansodan Rd, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 6 pm - 10 pm

Weekend Lunch Buffet Come and enjoy our Weekend Lunch Buffet at The Merchant Restaurant with USD 24 ++, free flow soft drinks included. Lunch Time : every weekend from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Call 01 382 623 for reservations. ? Pullman Yangon Center Point - Corner of Sule pagoda Rd and Merchant Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 12 pm - 2:30 pm

Mediterranean Brunch at D’cuisine New Executive Chef Denis proudly introduces his new mouth-watering Mediterranean Brunch every weekend starting from 2 November for USD 38 nett. But that’s not all! You’ll get to enjoy free pool access to chill with your friends and family while enjoying fresh seafood, suckling pig and salmon dishes. ? Sedona Hotel Yangon - No.(1), Set Mhu 1 Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 11 am - 2:30 pm

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 22nd October 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore. com/yangon/events

GUIDE

Myanmar Traditional Lacquerware & Souvenirs “It is a great idea to spread the love by giving these valuable and memorable gifts to your loved ones coming holidays. A gift from Myanmar defines sincere love from Myanmar towards any typical person” Pomelo (souvenir shop) If you are looking for Myanmar traditional souvenir shop, check Pomelo. It is known for quality hand-made products with a modern touch.There are also hand-woven Chin silk clothes and memorable small gifts made of recycled materials.

Address: 89, Thein Phyu Rd, Yangon, Myanmar Contact: 01295358, Opening hours: 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

Myanmar Lacquerware Shop (lacquerware) With an aim to promote the country’s unique artworks, Myanmar Lacquerware has made sure its products have practical use rather than sit on the shelf as collectibles. It offers boxes in different shapes and colours, soup or noodle bowls, trays that look like frying-pan lids, puppets (golden lion, peacock, owl and so on), and 3-tier lunch boxes with handles - locally known as Thone Sint Gyite.

Address: No. 7, 13th Street, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar Contact: 01-226261, Opening Hours: 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Augustine’s Souvenir Shop Widely occupied with traditional handmade products, Augustine’s has a wide range of grand lacquerware collection made of black Thit-Si sap and other essential coatings as well as crafted monk sculptures. Augustine’s has cupboards with drawers in different sizes. The shop is famous for its attention to details in craftsmanship. Augutine’s also offers silver- (Pha-larr), brass- and copperware.

Address: 25, Thirimingalar Street, Kamayut Township, Yangon Contact: 01 524052, 01 525359, 09 5419459 Email: augustine@myanmar.com.mm, Opening Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 pm.

Hla Day Hla Day is a great workplace for local artisans who are disadvantaged socially, physically or financially. It provides different sources of aesthetic knowledge and training where one can improve creativity and skills. Hla Day means “beautiful”, and

it is definitely the word that would cross your mind after seeing its stocks of scarves in traditional design, dresses in modern sense, handbags, Burmese toys, baskets and pillows.

Address: 1st fl, 81 Pansodan St, Yangon, Myanmar Contact: 09 45052 1184, Opening Hours: 9 30 a.m. - 4. 30 p.m.

Sun Myanmar Elephant House Elephant is another symbolic animal for Myanmar - white elephants were prized by ancient Burmese kings, and you can still find an image of a white elephant on 5000kyat bills. Maybe this is why its products have a sense of grandeur. Here you will find a vast range of magnificently designed boxes. The lacquerware of animals’ physical features have a traditional touch with modern twists. Another awesome place to choose a gift for a foreigner friend.

Address : Sein Kyaw Oil Compound, Sein Kyaw Road, New Aye Quarter, Dawbon Township, Yangon, Myanmar Contact: 579 709/ 579 697/ 721 866, Opening Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Golden House Woodworking Carving and Handicraft Golden House is known to be an artistic place occupied with talented craftsmen’s artwork and sculptures. Craftsmen use raw materials like wood, wax and clay to portray different sceneries of nature and Myanmar lifestyle - a crane in the middle of plants, people travelling with a bullock cart, etc. Being modernized, Golden House also has chess boards made of wood carvings and thoroughly decorated lampstands.

Address: 135 Dhama Zedi Rd, Bahan, Yangon Contact: 01 531008, Opening Hours: 9 30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mustache Bar: Jack of all trades Located on the junction of Kyun Taw Road and Narnat Taw Road, this new bar is recently opened only a few steps away from busy Junction Square. The latest contender to Yangon’s ever-growing F&B scene, this place has a quirky name: Mustache Bar. The establishment seems to treat everyone besides nightlife enthusiasts since day one, yet it suits its name. Here’s why.

Inside, the room is spacious and dimly lit – a staple in bars. Besides the tables in the hall, there are also couches in the corners that can house up to 8 people if you come in group. Mustache logos and retro photos of men from 18th century (or who knows) are ubiquitous in its interior design.

The food menu is more like that of a restaurant than bar, encompassing fried snacks and salads (around Ks 5,000), BBQs (Ks 1,500 for meat and Ks 3,000 for seafood per stick), main dishes (Ks 6,000 - 15,000) and soups (under Ks 6,000) in Asian and Western fusions.

The cocktail menu features classics like Negroni, Dry Martini, Margarita and each is priced at Ks 5,000 and the bar’s signatures, Mustache Army, Rockabilly and Tequila OJ are rated from Ks 6,000 – 8,000. Whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, beers and tequila are the options if cocktails are not your thing. A wide range of fruit juices, sodas, smoothies and even tea are also available.

Finally, as an overall, we all have that one foodie friend who just wants to enjoy large plates and stick to soft drinks. If you have that friend in your group, we suggest Mustache Bar so you don’t have to worry about him or her while you are getting boozed up on your next crazy night-out.

Address: Kyun Taw Road, Corner of Narnat Taw Road, Near Yun Long Golf Club, Kamayut Township, Yangon Tel: 09 893 999 309, Hours: 3pm – 1am

GALLERY

CENTRAL BOULEVARD GRAND OPENING AT CENTRAL BOULEVARD 25-27 OCT 2019 PHOTO BY CENTRAL BOULEVARD YANGON

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MYANMAR CAR OF THE YEAR 2019 AT SHWE HTUT TIN 17 OCT 2019 PHOTO BY ZWE

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 31st OCT to 6th NOV 2019

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Terminator: Dark Fate American science fiction action film that follow the machines send a Terminator back in time to kill a young woman whose fate is connected to Sarah Connor and her son John’s legacies. The Human Resistance sends an enhanced soldier whose existence is also depending on Dani’s survival, back to

protect her. Grace and Dani’s only hope for survival against the Rev-9 depends on them joining forces with Sarah and a T-800 Terminator.

Now and Ever The love bond sparkles when the beautiful woman first met a very loving and gentleman comes into her life. He is the only dependable man her father has chosen with request to assist her daughter’s both mental and physical conditions. The Two get very close and finally decided to make commitment for each other. Normally, it takes one to sacrifice all the love, courage and support for lasting marriage as he/she makes a vow.

Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class | 09 266660911, 22, 33 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 Mingalar South Dagon | 09255333881, 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 Mega Ace Cineplex (Hlaing Thar Yar) | 09 403162160

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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