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Jose Abadi: Words, Lines and Threads

This is a solo exhibition by the artist and curator Jose Abadi who has called Myanmar home for five years and is soon to journey home. Using Burmese script as an influence, the artist is focusing on his dyslexia as a creative form rather than a disability. Exhibition opening reception is on Thursday March 14 at 6 p.m.

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March 14 to 27 | Myanm/art | 3FL, 98 Bogalayzay Street, Botahtaung Township

Joint Chambers Sunset Cruise Party

Organized by the American and Japanese chambers of commerce with the Singapore Association of Myanmar, this event will allow attendees to take in Yangon’s city skyline from the unique vantage point of the Yangon River around sunset. It is also an opportunity to enjoy drinks and canapes while you network and make connections with like-minded folk from a number of industries.

March 15 | 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Irrawaddy Boat 01 | Botahtaung Jetty, Strand Road, Botahtaung Township

Farmers Market

A growing community of farmers and producers come together weekly to sell fresh, local, healthy products including bread, veggies, eggs, plants, honey, coffee, tea, juice, salad and more. This is a plastic-free market and market goers are requested to bring along reusable bags or baskets.

March 16 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Karaweik Compound | Kandawgyi Gardens, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township

Chin State Investment and Product Fair

This two-day investment fair is organized by the Myanmar government in connection with UKAid and a number of businesses, with the aim of stirring up foreign investment interest in one of the least developed parts of the country. The event will include panel discussions and will focus on potential projects in the tourism and infrastructure sectors of Chin State.

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Condition by Aung Kyi Soe

This is five-day solo art exhibition by artist Aung Kyi Soe who has exhibited in Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong and elsewhere. Aung Kyi Soe’s work usually focuses on political issues and has been the subject of strict censorship, even in recent years. The exhibition opening reception takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

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This is the second solo exhibition by watercolor painter Pite Tin. Landscapes and scenes of everyday life in rural Myanmar and Bagan are the inspiration for his exhibition of 30 color-filled paintings.

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St. Patrick’s Day Gaelic Games

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Fete de la Francophonie

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Paddy’s Day @ 50th Street

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Taste of France

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