In the coming week in Yangon, you can attend a free Star Wars-themed climbing session, relive the 90s through music or simply head over to the ICT fair.
Nyo Win Pe's paintings depict the simple life of rural Myanmar — village pagoda festivals, novice monks, buffalo herders, bazaars.
Ask painter, writer and filmmaker U Win Pe—one of Myanmar’s most celebrated living artists—to define his talent and he’ll tell you he’s ‘just a storyteller’.
In this final week before Thingyan festivities take over, have fun at water festival-themed events, see a Japanese photo exhibition or join discussions on the local startup scene.
Reputed artist Than Htay shifts his focus from landscapes to nudes without losing his legendary mastery of color.
This weekend in Yangon, switch off for Earth Hour before you power up for seven days of art, music, dining, tech startup talks and pool parties.
With a number of St. Patrick’s Day parties and the international Gout de France food event in the coming seven days, there is a truly international buzz about Yangon this...
This coming week, Yangon has lots of opportunities to enjoy fun and lively entertainment through live music, performance art, theater, art exhibitions and more.
Singer and songwriter Gabriel Phway’s first full album displays a wide range of musical influences and a unique imagination
Myint Soe’s latest installation at the Nawaday Tharlar Art Gallery suggests Myanmar’s charter is a poor recipe for democracy
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