MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 28th February 2020

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28 FEB - 5 MAR 2020

Junction Square’s New Food Square

leap day blast at 50th street brahms: the boy ii

Weekly Guide

28th Feb - 13th Mar

Hybridized Beings: A Solo Exhibition by Soe Yu Nwe Myanm/art is thrilled to present HYBRIDIZED BEINGS, the third solo exhibition of Soe Yu Nwe at our space in downtown Yangon.

Please contact myanmart.ygn@gmail.com for artist interviews and more information. ? Myanm/art - G-42 Urban Asia Centre, 48th Street, Middle Block, Botataung Tsp, Yangon | P 11 am - 6 pm

28th Friday

Objectives & Key Results (OKR) Workshop and Networking Let’s gain insights into OKR from Mr. Carsten Ley who benefits from his vast experience of running projects and PMOs in Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia. He brings his insights into Obejectives and Key Results (ORK) to this workshop to help Myanmar organizations for an agile present and future. Registartion at 5:00 PM. ? Kloud Junction City Tower - Bogyoke Road, Pabedan, Yangon | P 5 pm - 7 pm LIVE Guinguette - Au Revoir After what felt like 758² Guinguettes, it’s time to say goodbye to Georg finally. Take this last chance to enjoy a special night at Ô’Thentic to the sounds of his piano, and the voices of all former and current partners in crime still residing in Yangon – Grace, Maya and Andrea. As Georg will return to being a musical nobody in his hometown of Vienna, help him enjoy this last bit of his fifteen minutes of Yaw Min Gyi fame and join his last Guinguette with a best-of show of over 1.5 years of Guinguettes – book your table now. ? Ô’Thentic Crêperie & Wine Bar - 45 Yaw Min Gyi Street, Yangon | P 7:30 am - 10:30 pm The Reasonabilists // Album Release Party The Reasonabilists will release their new album “Day & Night” at Gallery cafe and they will be performing on the stage, aslo selling CDs. ? The Gallery CAFE - No.9, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Golden Valley Ward 2, Bahan Tsp, Yangon | P 7 pm - 10 pm Castaño Wine & Tapas Night If you enjoy fabulous wine and tapas, don’t miss their Castaño Night in collaboration with Castaño Wine. Relish an evening with delightful wine and amazing tapas which makes this event deliciously unique for only US$ 29 net per person. Early Bird Sales: US$ 25 net per person (before 28 February 2020). The ticket includes the tapas menu, soft drinks and juices, white and red wine. Menu available in discussion session. Latin dance performance is also part of the event. ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 6 pm - 9 pm

Acid / Techno Trip night with T.I.M Records T.I.M Records is back at LEVEL 2 this Friday with the best shot of ACID / TECHNO. With your favorites DJs – DJ Tonial, CsallO and MAX DESMA, get ready for a massive crazy night. ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound, Dagon Tsp, Yangon | P 11 pm - 4 am Seafood Night Buffet Dinner Indulge in Yangon’s finest selection of seafood including unlimited Lobster, King Crab, Oyster and Salmon - together with a wide range of other delicacies. US$42 net per person including freeflow of soft drinks, beer, white & red wine, sparkling wine. Don’t forget to bring your Meliá loyalty card to get your special discount!

If you don’t have one, sign up upon your visit for free. ? Meliá Yangon - 192, Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Yangon | P 6 pm - 10 pm Funk You Play that funky music DJ Eric. They’ve got that real type of funky thing goin’ down at The Penthouse every Friday. Come boogie with them. Get in the groove, move with the rhythm, and let their music funk you up. Free entrance. ? The Penthouse - 271, 273, 8th Floor, Parkside One Building, Bagaya Road, Yangon | P 7 pm Italy Wine Discovery Event Cellar Door Bistro would like to announce the Italian Wine Discovery Event which would celebrate on 28th Feb 2020. Please come and join their Cellar Door Bistro (Golden Valley Branch) at 7:00 PM onward. In this event, Wine Sommelier Mr.Gavin will share the wine’s knowledge and they will serve you with Italy Wines and their Cellar Door’s recipes. It is 30,000 +++ kyats per person.

Get 20% Discount when you purchase the wine at the event.

Bring your friends along. ? Cellar Door Wine Bistro (Golden Valley marketplace) - 403 Dhammazedi Road, Yangon | P 7 pm - 10 pm Pindaya Farmhouse Long Table Dinner Join the exclusive February Long Table dinner series # 8. A collaboration with Pindaya Farmhouse and IFB. For this Long Table dinner they will be exploring Danu ethnic cuisine to bring you fun flavors and ingredients throughout the menu. See the menu below for the night. They will also have 35% discount vouchers available for a stay at Pindaya Farmhouse including room accommodation.

Payment MUST be made in advance to secure your seats for that night. Payment can be made by dropping money off at Parasol Restaurant with your name and party size in an envelope, or following our Myanpwel ticket link site on the event page. ? Institut français de Birmanie - 340 Pyay Road, Yangon | P 7 pm - 10:30 pm

29th Saturday

White Boat Party The ultimate boat party with Djs spinning the best beats. Two floors of partying (one floor dedicated to music and another floor for chilling) will all be yours with cold beer and special cocktails to keep you refreshed and snacks to boost your energy. Early tickets: 15,000 Ks. ? Yangon River Cruise & Dining - YRC - Botahtaung Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 4 pm - 9 pm Pokémon TCG Sword & Shield Launch Event Dice Society and Vertex Gaming are proud to host the first OFFICIAL Pokémon TCG event in Myanmar with the launch of the new Pokemon Sword & Shield expansion! A lucky draw for FREE Pokémon cards. This event is free and open to all people interested in Pokémon. ? Dice Society - Shwegondaing Road, Bahan Tsp, Yangon | P 5 pm - 7 pm Journey to Rangoon Dinner & Dance Show Join The Secretariat in the Victoria Grand Ballroom for a lively evening of food and dance. Feast on a scrumptious meal of traditional Myanmar dishes, mixed with European, Chinese and Indian delicacies.

A 45-minute Dance Show will entertain and inform you through music, dance and visuals as you travel through the varied traditions that have been woven together in the development of the unique culture of Myanmar. Now available on Saturday evenings with just US$35 for adults and US$18 for children under 12 years old. ? The Secretariat - 300 Thein Phyu Road, Yangon | P 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuborg Open: Yangon Music Festival 2020 Tuborg will host an open music festival with Raymon (Idiots), Wai La, Thar De Lu, Chan Chan, Tin Zar Maw and Ni Ni Khin Zaw at Thuwanabumi Event Park this Saturday. Tickets are available at the entrance and so on the Facebook page. ? Thuwanabumi Event Park - Thanthumar Road, Thingangyun Tsp, Yangon | P 5 pm - 10 pm Leap Day Blast at 50th Street with the true hard rock cover band The one and the only hard rock & glam metal cover band you can find in town will be rocking at 50th Street Bar. Enjoy the ultimate differences, pure against the grain local setlists. ? 50th Street Restaurant & Bar - 50th Street, Botahtaung Tsp, Yangon | P 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm SafeHouse Saturday With DJ Master D Come & Party on SafeHouse Saturday with Dj Master D (Bangkok Invader/Resident Dj of Illusion Phuket/Sugar Club/KudeDa) ? Safe House - Yangon - No. 1 Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon | P 9:30 pm - 4 am

Smooth Jazz Nights | Leap Day Special Leap Day is finally back after all 4 years of waiting to celebrate.

Entertain your Special leap day evening with smooth jazzy vibes here at Captain’s Bar. Come and join their smooth jazz nights where Yangon’s famous Bamboo Trio is performing live jazz songs with musical instruments and of course with their Grand piano throughout the night. And don’t miss the fun promotion which you can get once every 4 year; Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion on Heineken Beer, Bawdar Beer, House wines, Gin and cocktails.

Chill your Saturdays with a Jazzy vibe and a glass of wine. ? Savoy Hotel Yangon - 129 Dhammazedi Road, Yangon | P 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

1st Sunday

Campari Sunday Laze In cooperation with Campari and Live DJ Ana Red, enjoy free flow amazing cocktails created by their award winning Mixologist Nyan & festive Italian canapes at US$ 25. ? SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge - No.63 (A), U Htun, Yan Nyein Street, Yangon | P 5 pm - 7 pm AfterBrunch at Atlas What will you do #AfterBrunch? Isn’t that the big question, every Sunday? Why not come for sundowners and see the sun settle in the irrawaddy delta with sipping on a Aperol Spritz. Introducing #AfterBrunch at Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Aperol Spritz 5000 MMK net. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - 84, Pan Hlaing Street, Sanchaung Tsp, Yangon | P 6 pm - 9 pm

3rd Tuesday

2 For Tuesday Because good things always come in pairs, enjoy Buy One, Get One Free on any Pizza at Parami Pizza Downtown every Tuesday 11am-11pm! Choose from their wide range of award winning pizza such as the classic Parami Pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, bell pepper, crispy bacon & soft egg, the Diavolo topped with pepperoni, jalapeños, mushroom & garlic, the Tartufo e Funghi (V) with Truffled Mushrooms & Mozzarella and many more. ? Parami Pizza Downtown - 42 Strand Road Left Hand Corner of The Red Cross Building Botahtaung, Yangon | P 11 am - 11 pm RCCY Regular Assembly with Guest Speaker Hans Anand Beck Dinner meeting is just for RCCY Rotarians and invited guests only. Dinner fee is $25 and please RSVP to rotarycentral@gmail. com or their Club Admin Staff Ms Zue at 09 4401 88991. ? Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon - 40 Nat Mauk St, Yangon | P 6:30 pm - 9 pm

4th Wednesday

Tempo(rary) by Marc Nair and Maung Day Tempo(rary) was first presented at the Chin Tsong Palace in Yangon during the Singapore Festival 2020, as an installation consisting

of 10 pairs of Fine Art Prints associated with 10 metronomes that map the fleeting nature of time as expressed through the various rhythms of our lives. This exhibition is made possible with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board and Rosewood Yangon. ? Rosewood Yangon - 14 Strand Road, Yangon | P 10 am - 10 pm Regulatory Requirements for Corporate Disclosure in Myanmar & Good Practice Please join the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) Breakfast Talk Session on 4th March 2020 from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ? Sule Shangri-La, Yangon - 223 Sule Pagoda Rd, Yangon | P 8 am - 9:30 am Tabletop Thursdays at Dice Society If you need board game partners or want to meet new people, come to Dice Society for our Tabletop Thursdays social! You don’t need to register in advance, just drop by anytime between 6pm and 9pm. You can play any of +100 different games available for just MMK 2,000 per hour, and if you order a drink, you get 25% off! ? Dice Society - Shwegondaing Road, Bahan, Yangon | P 5 pm - 7 pm

Promotion of the Week Orzo Buy one Get one promotion

The best pizza in town is found at Orzo! Indulge in the classic flavorsofFruttidiMare,Capricciosa,Hawaiianandalotmore!

Don’tmissoutonyourchancetoavailoftheBuyOneGetOne PizzaPromotion–onlyatOrzoItalianRestaurant.Availabletill end of March. Call us at +95 1 860 5377 for orders. ? Sedona Hotel - No.1, Yangon Industrial Rd, Yankin Tsp, Yangon |

Enjoy your meal enjoy your time The Heaven Bistro is a unique place for those who would like to enjoy a variety of food & drink in a cozy atmosphere. A wide range of both Asian & European Food are all here and we can’t wait for you to try it! The nightscape of the Heaven Bistro is filled with Special Promotion for each and every month. There will be a 3 plus 1 promotion of Myanmar Premium Drought Beer.

We will also serve a delicious Bite Platter with FOC for each & every Beer Tower as well as a glass of Premium Drought beer for Duck Breast, Beef Steak & Salmon Steak! ? The Heaven Bistro - No.4, G/F, Room (I,J) Wingabar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 10 pm Please check out myanmore.com for more updates.

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 25th February 2020. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore.com/ yangon/events

guide

A Foodie Guide to Junction Square Hsu Myat Lin Naing Foodsquare – a new food court in Junction Square offers a variety of culinary selections with international cuisine to cater to the tastes of a discerning and adventurous public. Here’re some restaurants that you would love to dine in while going shopping.

Tiger Sugar Tiger Sugar – origin from Taiwan – is one of the most popular bubble milk tea franchises in Asia is now available in Myanmar. Tiger Sugar launched its first branch at Junction Square to introduce its signature milk teas to Yangonites. Sweet lovers can experience so many drinks that are not only delicious but also instagrammable.

Level 3, Junction Square, Between Pyay Road and Kyun Taw Road, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon Tel: 09 512 2817 Hours: 10am - 9pm

Hejohejo This Singapore-based franchise offers a wide range of tasty and healthy Chendol dessert drinks. It first started its journey at Myanmar Plaza and now expanded to Junction Square so make sure you fetch your sweet taste.

Level 3, Junction Square, Between Pyay Road and Kyun Taw Road, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon Tel: 09 977 774 888 Hours: 9am - 9pm

Potato Corner Potato Corner is a speciality French fries chain, originated in the Philippines.

They have various powder flavours such as cheese, BBQ and sour cream, as well as many different condiments. After starting the international chain in Indonesia in 2006, Potato Corner can be found in 13 countries around the world. Who says no to potatoes?

Level 3, Junction Square, Between Pyay Road and Kyun Taw Road, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon Tel: 09 795 562 748 Hours: 10am - 9pm

Ya Kun Ya Kun, Singapore’s favourite cafe, serves famous dishes from the motherland such as Chicken Rice, signature Kaya Toast, coffee and many more tasty dishes and has been loved by people in Myanmar since day one. Ya Kun first came to Myanmar in 2013 when other foreign chains started to join the market too. So go and visit Ya Kun to experience the true taste of Singapore.

Level 3, Junction Square, Between Pyay Road and Kyun Taw Road, Kamayut Tsp, Yangon Tel: 09 400 685 785 Hours: 9am - 9pm

GALLERY

2ND ITALIAN FOOD FESTIVAL AT ITALIAN EMBASSY YANGON 23 FEBRUARY 2020 PHOTOS BY ZWE WINT HTET

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IN CINEMA

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 27th February to 4th March 2020

Brahms:The Boy II After a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their young son soon makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms.

Mafia : Chapter 1 Mafia Chapter 1 is a Tamil drama starring Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar in prominent roles.

The Invisible Man When Cecilia’s abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works

to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Lady Danger Burmese movie is directed by Pwint Thein Ge Zaw, Stars: Khant Si Thu, Khar Yar, Tun Eain Dara Bo, Eain Dara Kyaw Zin, Paing Phyo Thu, Mone, Htoo Mon, Phoo Chit, etc..

Yor Zaw Gyi Burmese Comedy movie is directed by Kyaw Zaw Linn, Stars: Nay Toe, Eain Dara Kyaw Zin, Nay Naw, Yoon Shwe Yee, etc..

Visit myanmore.com/cinema for exact showtime.

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 Mega Ace Cineplex (Royal Class) | 01 860 1020

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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Artist: DAWEI LAY. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com