A three-day festival to highlight Myanmar’s diverse culture has opened at the historic Secretariat in central Yangon, including traditional dance shows and crafts.
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Port Autonomy Is Back for a Third Time
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Yangon sees the return of the Port Autonomy with its refreshing selection of fruity cocktails, succulent dishes and unusual, nautically themed decor.
Tight Competition Among Myanmar’s Indie Films at 9th Wathann Film Festival
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Yangon’s Wathann Film Festival continues to attract an ever-higher caliber of talent as Myanmar’s independent film industry grows.
Modernist Painter Defies Myanmar Taboos in New Exhibit
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Known for his modernist paintings of cityscapes, street scenes and depictions of Myanmar traditions, Zaw Mong exhibits his first collection of nude paintings this week.
The Lantern Serves Creative Takes on Traditional Vietnamese Classics
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From a crispy-fried lobster and mushroom ravioli appetizer to a fresh take on pho, this Vietnamese restaurant in the Melia Hotel satisfies from start to finish.
Student Film Festival Leaves Myanmar Audiences Wowed
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In just its 2nd year, the University Students Film Festival has become an important incubator of young filmmaking talent; 10 shorts competed for the top prize this year.
Authentic Myanmar Food: Ngapichat Focuses on Key Burmese Ingredient
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New curry spot Ngapichat offers authentic, home-cooked Myanmar dishes without all the oil, served in a clean, air-conditioned space to local and foreigner alike.
Sedona Hotel Brings Taste of China to Myanmar
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If you’re in Myanmar’s commercial capital this mid-autumn but craving a festive Chinese treat, you’re in luck. The Sedona Hotel offers nine flavors of Chinese mooncake.
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‘Run Yangon’ Scavenger Hunt Set to Kick Off
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Fresh challenges await this year’s young participants as they form teams and rush around downtown in search of insects, obscure old buildings, hugs from strangers and more.
Art Exhibit Builds Bridges and Distorts Experience
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A dizzying array of global artistic talent in a range of new media exhibits is on display at Building Bridges Yangon. Writer Myint Myat Thu shares some favorites.
Local Entrepreneur Offers Plastics Alternatives
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Ko Kyaw Kyaw Htike’s Zero Plastic brand offers reusable products made from biodegradable materials to lessen the burden of single-use-plastic waste.
New Bar Sports Art Theme
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Bart is a cool, laid back downtown bar with a wide ranging food and drink menu sure to satisfy the lunchtime worker and the nighttime bar fly alike.
Everyone is Waiting for Something
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Yangon-based artist Kaung Kyaw Khine expresses both the anguish and the hope of the waiting masses.
New Shan Yoe Yar Opens in Yankin
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It is the third location since first opening in 2013 for the popular eatery, known for its classic Shan cuisine made of fresh ingredients and served fine-dining style.
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