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Ten Things to do in Yangon This Week (Aug. 8 – Aug. 14)

Wei Yan Aung by Wei Yan Aung
August 8, 2017
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Inter Milan Friendly Tour | Aug. 11 & 13

The Myanmar U-18 team will play against Inter Milan U-18 in two friendly matches.

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August 11 and 13, 6:00 pm. Thuwunna Stadium. Tickets available on entry.

International Youth Day | Aug. 12

International Youth Day will be celebrated around the theme of youths’ role in the peace process, and youth organizations in the country.

August 12, 9:00 am. Yangon University of Education

Smart Living Expo and Asean 50th Anniversary | Aug. 11 – 13

This expo will feature decoration and building materials, electronics, furniture, cars and local and international small and medium enterprises plus seminar, business matching, entertainment and lucky draw programs.

August 11-13, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tatmadaw Hall, U Wisara Road.

International Education Exhibition 2017 | Aug. 12

This exhibition provides information about academic opportunities at universities around the world.

August 12, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Eureka Room, 4th Floor, Novotel Hotel.

Eternity Love Fashion Show | Aug. 12 – 13

The event showcases the modern fashion designs of well-known designers.

August 12-13, 6:30 pm. Novotel Hotel, free admission.

 

Monsoon Sales and Promotion | Aug. 11

Cosmetics, mobile phones, cameras, printers and many more items will be on sale with special discounts. Games will also be available.

August 11, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. Hledan Center.

Musical Variety Show | Aug. 11

Classical musicians and traditional Myanmar musical troupes will perform at this event.

August 11, 7:00 pm. National Theater, Myoma Kyaung Street. Tickets are between 5,000 kyats and 20,000 kyats at 09-5132279.

Sculptures | Aug. 7 – 9

Modern artist Maung Di’s exhibition will showcase two paintings and seven sculptures.

August 7-9. Ahla Thit Art Gallery, No. 17, University Avenue Road, Bahan Tsp.

To the Sea | Aug. 1 – 28

Artist San Myint’s exhibition will showcase 25 acrylic paintings depicting the lives of people in Rakhine State.

August 1-28. Eternal Art Gallery, Yuzana Housing.

Autokinetic Drawings | Aug. 1 – 15

Artist Po Po will showcase 20 paintings created between 1990 and 1995 in his art studio.

August 1-15. No. 186. Theingi Street, 5th Ward, Thaketa Township.

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