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Ten Things to do in Rangoon This Week

Wei Yan Aung by Wei Yan Aung
December 20, 2016
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white-culture-music-festivalMusic Festival | December 24

Are you ready for Christmas?  Get into the festive spirit at this concert organized by V Entertainment. The dress code is all white. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 09-44407 0808.

Dec. 24, 3pm-12am. The One Entertainment Park, Paw San Hmwe St, Thuwunna, Thingangyun Tsp.

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3rd-dynamic-photo-art-exhibition3rd Dynamic Photo Art Exhibition | December 21-23

This photo exhibition features photos from 37 photographers taken around Burma, including underwater life in Kawthaung and Shan State landscapes. Around 80 photographs will be sold and 50 percent of the profits will go to different charity groups.

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slam-expressSlam Express 4 | December 23

Slam Express is a platform for freedom of expression through art and poetry. Come and read a poem, a paragraph, lyrics, or just listen to others. The only rule is that whatever you are performing must be your own work.

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yangon-hash-houseYangon Hash House Harriers Saturday Run | Every Saturday

The Yangon Hash is a mixed, family-style run usually lasting about an hour that meets every Saturday at 2:30pm at the main gate to Yangon University on University Avenue. The run is followed by food and drink at different restaurants in Yangon.

Every Sat, 2:30. Yangon University. 5,000 kyats.

christmas-dinner-at-fat-oxChristmas Dinner | December 25

Roast turkey, sides, dessert, and a half bottle of house wine or two draught beers for 20,000 kyats. Advanced ticket sales, first come first served.

Dec. 25, 1pm-11pm. The Fat Ox Bar, 50th Street, Middle Block, Botahtaung Tsp. Tel: 09-975 800552. 20,000 kyats per person.

golden-circusGolden Circus Papillon Performance | Tues-Sun until December 25

This French troupe showcases trapeze, juggling, clowns, tightrope, magic and more.

Tuesdays-Sundays until Dec. 25, Tues-Fri: 7pm-9pm. Sat-Sun: 3pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm. Aung Thu Kha Compound, Min Nandar Road, Anawmar (1) Ward, Tharkayta Tsp.

12646995_189430538083532_5397715605135809638_nGroup Art Exhibition: Unbreakable Beauty of Winter  | December 17-28

Artists from North Okkalapa Township will hold a group art exhibition, showcasing 88 works of oil painting, watercolor, and acrylic.

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15442357_1088736397939376_6826947599493181545_nCharity Art Exhibition | December 20-30

More than 20 paintings will be showcased and 50 percent of the profits will be donated to Se Sa Yeik Home for the Aged.

Dec. 20-30, Taw Win Art Gallery, Bogyoke Market.

15390773_967077823436669_3218769210217238077_nSolo Art Exhibition | December 21-22

Female artist Black Rose will hold her solo art exhibition—29 paintings focusing on the life of Burma’s State Counselor since childhood.

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