MYANMORE : Weekly Guide to Yangon - 15th November 2019

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Weekly Guide


Friday 15th

Opening Ceremony - Memory! Film Festival Memory! Film Festival is set to open its 7th edition with the screening of: THE CEREMONY, by Claude Chabrol (1995) at Waziya Cinema on Nov 15, at 5:30pm. The movie is starring Isabelle Huppert and will be introduced by the French actress in person, as she is the Guest of Honour of the festival this year, together with Daw Swe Zin Htaik, Patron of the festival. ? Waziya - Corner of 33th St and Bogyoke Rd, Kyauktada Tsp ||P 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

HR Unplugged (Community Networking Party) As community networking party, there will be knowledge sharing conversation.Beer and snacks are also available. For reservations please contact 09 40792 7223. ? Pansuriya - No.100, Bogalay Zay St, Botahtaung Tsp ||P 6 pm - 8:30

pm

The Prime Blues by Where is Charlie? Enjoy a sensational Blues music by Charlie and the band at Prime Rib, while sipping on Buy 2 Get 1 Guinness beer and great deals on USDA PRIME & CHOICE BLACK ANGUS STEAKS from 6pm till late. Reserve your table now by calling 09264655551. ? Prime Rib - Urban Asia Center, 47th Street, Maha Bandula Rd, Botahtaung Tsp | P 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

The Visual Dream Music Concert / Alive in Yangon DRIVE, Fever 109, Htun Naung Sint, Ray Wai and Ninzi May will perform this event on the stage with Orchestra lead by Diramore. Ticket prices are 50,000 Kyats, 35,000 Kyats, 20,000 Kyats and for ticketing please contact to 095077244, 01382346. ? Strand Hotel - No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 8 pm - 10 pm

15th to 17th 8th Japan Expo 2019 Yangon This event is organized by MPS to know more about Japanese Products and Business. They will also have cosplay competition and japanese songs competition at the event. ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday 16th

GRRRL Power: MUSIC Concert Women artists in Myanmar have a say and they are here to give them the space and opportunity to do so. They believe music connects people and live performance is an act of empowerment, not only of the artists but for the audience, promoting social harmony and recognition among each other. Three consecutive events will be going on November 2019 , January and March in 2020 and all are FREE ENTRY. Artist are DJ Mizzy, Triple A, Maze Of Mara, Youn Ni Ko, Phoebe, May Lay (BMCC), Myat Thitsar and Four To The Floor. ? GGoethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat

Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 3 pm - 7 pm |

Eat to Glow: Look and Feel Your Best with Natural Foods Join a delicious lunch and learn how to nourish your body from the inside out. They will discuss how the foods you eat can help with

acne, dull skin, brittle nails, thin hair, and more. You’ll get the tools to make some simple diet and lifestyle changes to your daily habits for a beauty boost. ALL money from tickets go to support Kokkoya Organics and their new urban farm. For reservations please contact 09 45479 1496. ? Sprouts - No.346, Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp | P 11 am - 1 pm

Boat Party 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. The party starts at 5pm and the boat will leave the jetty at 6pm in time for us to catch the spectacular sunset on Yangon river. The music finishes on the boat at 9pm and you can head on to Port Autonomy for the after party from 10pm till late. At the jetty on the day: 25,000 kyats. ? YYangon River Cruise & Dining - YRC - Botahtaung Harbour, Jetty 3, Seikkan Tsp| P From 5 pm

La Viande Maturée at Babett Eatery & Bar On this Evening, you’ll indulge in a Selection of raw Beef Dishes, rustique Side Dishes and special cuts of extraordinary dry-aged Beef that has been tenderized in a climate-controlled environment for several months in preparation for this Evening,all rounded up with the Best Wines from the Old and New World. Our aged beef is only available in limited Amounts, so we recommend to secure your Spot now. ? Babett Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P From 6

pm - 10 pm |

Fire Themed Buffet Dinner The Square will be introducing a special Fire themed buffet dinner where you will be able to experience different aspects of fire through a wide variety of food. Delicious fire themed food and dessert items will all be available in our Fire themed buffet dinner for only 29 USD net per person. Get your reservations now by calling 09-444088881. ? Novotel Yangon Max - 459, Pyay Rd, Kamayut Tsp| P 6 pm to 10:30 pm

The Burma Cartel Vol.17 It's Relapse Time! You can't live a month without Techno. You can't live a month without Burma Cartel. The Cartel is back for Vol.17 to supply the Yangonites with their favorite addiction: House and Techno. by DCTR, LEONIUM and W-A.I. at LEVEL 2. Entry - 10,000MMK (Enjoy 1 Free Beer) ? LEVEL 2 - Yangon International Hotel Compound, Dagon Tsp | P

From 10 pm

MOOSE presents Matisse & Sadko MOOSE presents “Matisse & Sadko” organized 3AT Events with Headliner: Matisse & Sadko and Supporting Artists: EMJ, Kitty, P4, Skimms. Walk-In Fee @ 20,000Ks / person (Regular Access) and for Table Reservation please contact at 09440007788 or 09440007778. ? FUSE - 4th Floor of Myanmar Plaza, Bahan Tsp | P From 10 pm


Sunday 17th 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

Piano Recital with Corinna Simon Corinna Simon, a German and internationally renowned pianist, is coming to Goethe-Institut Myanmar on the 17th of November 2019 for presenting the audience an evening with piano masterpieces by important German composers as Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy and Robert Schumann, but also with the “Memories in Watercolor” of the contemporary Chinese composer Tan Dun. ? Goethe-Institut Myanmar - Corner of Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd and Nat

Mauk St, Bahan Tsp | P 5 pm - 6:30 pm

AfterBrunch with Aperol Spritz Come for sundowners and see the sun settle in the irrawaddy delta while sipping on a Aperol Spritz. Introducing #AfterBrunch at Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Every Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, Aperol Spritz 5000 MMK net. ? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp

| P 6 pm - 9 pm

Monday 18th GTalk Yangon: Intercultural Communication

Promotion of the Week Mediterranean Brunch at D’Cuisine Executive Chef Denis proudly introduces his new mouth-watering Mediterranean brunch every Sunday beginning 3rd November for $38 nett. But that’s not all! You’ll get to enjoy free pool access to chill with your friends and family from 11:30am to 3pm while enjoying fresh seafood, suckling pig and salmon dishes. ? Sedona Hotel - No.1, Yangon Industrial Rd, Yankin Tsp | P 11:30 am - 3 pm

The Taste of the Turkey Menu Festivities have come early to the The Strand Café. Throughout the month of November, enjoy a 3-course menu that pays tribute to one of the festive period’s favourite proteins, the turkey. For starter, savour a special Turkey Pâté en Croûte served with pistachio, and a port wine and onion compote. Then for main course, enjoy a Classic Turkey Stew prepared with seasonal vegetables. Finally, a sweet finish with a Deconstructed Sweet Potato and Brown Sugar Pie served with vanilla sauce. The 3-course menu is priced at just $24++ per person and it is available all November 2019. For reservations, please call (95) 1 8 243 377~79. ? Strand Cafe - Strand Hotel, No.92, Strand Rd, Kyauktada Tsp | P 6:30 am - 10 pm

Enjoy your meal, Enjoy your time at Heaven Bistro The Heaven Bistro is a unique place for those who would like to enjoy the variety of food and drink in a cozy atmosphere. The nightscape of the Heaven Bistro is filled with Special promotions for each & every month. A delicious Bite platter with FOC for each and every Myanmar Beer Tower. There will also be a 20% discount for all types of cocktails & mocktails. For those who prefer food, there will be a 10% discount for all menu items.

Intercultural communication is the communication of how between people across different cultures and social groups use to communicate in their daily life. And when it comes to communication between people from different cultures, the cultural misunderstandings can lead to conflict and disorder. In this G Talk, Eric Glover will help you overcome the difficulties of cross-cultural communication by discussing how to make your message more understandable, how to make sure it is understood by other cultures and how to understand your counterpart behavior.

? Heaven Bistro - No.4, Ground floor, Room (I,J) Wingabar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11 am - 10 pm |

? Hotel G Yangon - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 5 pm -

? The Ritz Yangon - No.61, University, Avenue Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 11

Atlas Secret Cinema | Movie Nights under the stars Atlas is hosting an exclusive Secret Cinema Nights every Monday, starting 8pm. Imagine: comfortable seats, the stars above, block-buster movies and beverage service. Get ready to experience our movie nights with a glass of Champagne or a cold glass of beer. Don't Forget to make a reservation for the best seats in front of our HD big screen.

Premium Canadian Lobster at Babett 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. Reservations are encouraged to avoid disappointment. For Booking, please call at +95 1 243 639.

? Atlas Rooftop Bar & Lounge - No.84, Pan Hlaing Rd, Sanchaung Tsp |

? Babett - No.5, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7 am - 12 am |

6:30 pm |

Weekday Business Lunch at The Ritz Yangon Introducing the Ritz weekday business lunch! An absolute value Italian set lunch served inside a private restaurant where you can take a break from your hectic office life - includes a starter (Antipasti), main (Primi/Secondi), and dessert(Dolci), all for just 15,000++ MMK available Mon to Fri from 11am to 3pm. am - 3 pm |

P 8 pm - 10 pm

DISCLAIMER : Information as of 13th November 2019. The events’ times and dates may change without notice. For more updated information, please check http://myanmore. com/yangon/events

Ocean Pride’s Happy Hour Enjoy30% off on all food items during the happy hour starts from 11am to 4pm. The promotion is valid within 1st November to 30th November. It is a great chance to catch Ocean Pride Thai Seafood restaurant’s premium seafood platters. Call 09 443 993 772 not to miss the chance as Ocean Pride is waiting to serve you. ? Ocean Pride Thai Seafood restaurant - No.20,Thukawaddy Street,Yankin Tsp | P 11 am - 4 pm |



GUIDE

Mustache Bar 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. A bar with a cozy atmosphere and great surrounding made you more relax with extra cold beer. The establishment seems to treat everyone besides nightlife enthusiasts since day one, yet it suits its name. Address: Corner of Kyun Taw Street & Narnat Taw Street, Taw Win Street, Kamayut Township Tel: 09 893 999309 Hours: 3 pm – 1 am TT’s Kitchen This restaurant focused on Kayah ethnic cuisine and the menu is divided into traditional Kayah food and Asian.The room is dimly lit to add bar vibes with the two-floor building can house both lone diners and family banquet.The pricing is reasonable and the service is quite pleasant.

New Openings this month November 2019 The August update on new openings of restaurants and cafes in Yangon. Check them out and share your feedback! Scuba Seafood - BBQ Seafood Buffet This BBQ food spot is a guarantee when it comes to seafood. Craving fresh seafood dishes and bbq charcoal grilled bbq can be enjoyed there with the good quality The spacious environment with good service make your craving time more comfortable. Address: 5, Moe Kaung Road, Yankin Township Tel: 09 798 668414 Hours: 4 pm – 11 pm Sushi Tei Myanmar @ Yoma Yeik Thar Street Sushi Tei – where pristine culinary skills and incisive expertise with an innate appreciation of nature come together to inspire and enhance the experience of true Japanese dining. Since their debut in 1994, they have combined the best that the expansive Japanese cuisine has to offer, marrying the intricacies of sashimi to the theatrical flair of teppanyaki with an innate intuition of local tastes to forge an inimitable identity of their own. They present an assortment of scrumptious and creatively designed Japanese gastronomy that appeals to the delight of aficionados of Japanese cuisine. Address: 5D (R2), Corner of Pyay Road & Yoma Yeik Thar Street, Kamayut Township Tel: 09 44700 4500, 09 77700 2285 Hours: 10 am – 10 pm

Address: No.17/A, Thadi Pahtan Street, Kyaukmyaung, Tamwe Township Tel: 09 952 107 799 Hours: 12 pm – 1 am Khit Daewi Savor the best foods from Myanmar and also wonderful variety of dishes like Chinese, Thailand, Indian, European. As they care about the consumers’ health, they only use the high quality vegetable oils and yes you can expect the high quality foods and services, plus the environment is comfortable for gathering and a great evening. Address: No. 33,Bauk Htaw Station Street, Yankin Township Tel: 09 775 499873 Hours: 7 am – 10 pm


NOVA patisserie introduces 4 desserts inspired by Executive Pastry Chef Guillaume Coulbrant Rosewood Yangon is housed in a stunning 1927 heritage building that was originally established as the New Law Courts. It has been meticulously restored to incorporate every contemporary amenity and comfort while simultaneously preserving the essence and splendor of the building’s storied past. Located at the junction of the city’s famous Strand and Sule Pagoda Road facing the north bank of Yangon River, Rosewood Yangon is a neighbor to a large number of heritage buildings as well as highly venerated Sule Pagoda. Each of Rosewood Yangon’s dining concepts possesses a distinctive character and showcases creativity and a contemporary interpretation of accessible gastronomy and refined beverage craft. The hotel’s culinary approach focuses on collaborations with local producers and seasonality via its Partners in Provenance program. Vibrant and fast-paced NOVA European Brasserie features an open kitchen and an impressive skylight for natural daylight dining. Traditional French desserts such as Chocolate Mousse, Millefeuille are nicely displayed at the dessert station. Destined to become a popular Yangon gathering place, NOVA Living Room & Patisserie is the perfect venue for a cup of local artisan coffee or premium quality tea paired with chocolates and homemade French desserts where afternoon tea meets the highest expectations in terms of service, creativity, and quality, including a bespoke selection of loose teas. Here at Rosewood Yangon, NOVA Living Room serves its very own signature patisserie Caramelia, Coco Sago, La Phaet Yea Choux and Sawbwa Moka exclusively prepared by the Executive Pastry Chef Guillaume.

Address: NOVA European Brasserie, Living Room and Patisserie, Hotel Entrance on Bank Street, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar Phone: 01 2307 916 , Hours: 6pm – 10:30pm


GALLERY

LEONARDO OPERA OMNIA OPENING CEREMONY AT ROSEWOOD YANGON 8 NOVEMBER 2019 PHOTOS BY PYAE PHYO THU


Mingalar Cinemas Gold Class | 09 266660911, 22, 33

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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

Now showing in Yangon cinemas from 14th to 20th November 2019

Thamada Cinema | 01 246 962, 01 246 963

Doctor Sleep

Terminator: Dark Fate

Thwin | 01 372 594, 01 388 033

Years following the events of “The Shining,” a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.

American science fiction action film that follows 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.

Mingalar | 01 243057

Mega Ace Cinemas (North Okkalapa, Dawbon) JCGV (Junction City, Cine & Foret, Junction Square, City Mall, Kantharyar) Mingalar Cinemas (Naypyitaw, Gamonepwint, Gold Class)

Kaithi A drug bust, an injured cop and a convicted criminal who wants to meet his daughter for the first time in life, what happens when they all cross their path is the story of this emotional action flick. JCGV (Junction City, Kantharyar)

JCGV (Cine & Foret, Junction Square, Premium

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

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Cinema, Kantharyar)

Box No.88 The film aims to raise awareness on human trafficking and how children can easily become a target of traffickers. Educative and emotional, the film also features an A-list cast. Mega Ace Cinemas (Thar Kay Ta, Tamwe, North Okkalapa, Dawbon, Hlaing Thar Yar) JCGV (Junction City, Junction Square, City Mall, Junction Mawtin, Kantharyar)

POLICE STATION

AMBULANCE

199 / 01 549309

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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: Kaung Kyaw Khine. Image courtesy of Nawaday Tharlar Gallery. www.nawadaytharlar.com



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