Aseanews Headline: YANGON- What’s On in Yangon!

It will be a 24/7 book sale for 11 consecutive days with over one million books on the table with discounts ranging from 50 percent to 90pc. This would definitely be heaven for all bookworms, near and far.

Selected invitees will have a chance to attend a special VIP Day on January 17, a day before it opens to general public to get first dibs to all the books. Hundreds of tickets for the VIP Day will also be given out through contests on the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Yangon’s social media pages.

Books available during the sale range from novels, science fiction, romance, literature, graphic novels, business books, architecture books, cookbooks and more. There will also be a wide array of children’s books for all ages such as story books, activity books, board books, coloring books, picture books and also interactive books.

The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is also known as Asia’s biggest seller of augmented reality (AR) books and the  exclusive seller of Little Hippo AR books. Children will be able to read, play and learn with Little Hippo AR books as it uses cutting-edge AR technology to revolutionize reading for the next generation. It is a useful tool to encourage children to read more as it makes reading fun.

In 2019, the sale – which was founded in Malaysia in 2009 – will mark its 10th year as an established book sale that is greatly loved by many across Asia. Aside from Malaysia, the event has been to Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates.

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Myo Aung, director of Ready 2 Read Myanmar and the organiser of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Yangon, said the sale is aimed to help improve the English proficiency of the Myanmar citizens as the country is developing rapidly.

“Myanmar is experiencing tremendous socio-economic change and there is an increasing demand for affordable books due to the growing importance of English proficiency,” he said.

We understand that establishing a knowledge-based economy, nurturing the next generation of readers and embracing change in Myanmar, in line with the government’s policies and goals can be achieved by igniting a reading movement in Myanmar,” he added.

Andrew Yap, founder of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, underscored the importance of reading in order to enhance learning and improve the language proficiency of the children.

“Reading can enhance imagination and creative thinking, vocabulary and overall communication skills. It is very important for children and young adults to get exposed to books and make reading a habit,” he said.  “Parents should encourage their young ones to read more as early as possible as reading is a habit that should be instilled from a young age.”

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Joint European Chambers Networking

Date: January 16

Place: Novotel Yangon Max

The seven European chambers – BritCham, CCI France Myanmar, EuroCham Myanmar, German Myanmar Business Chamber, Chamber of Commerce Italia – Myanmar, Myanmar Norway Business Council and SwedCham – are inviting people to the second edition of the Joint European Chambers Networking event on Wednesday January 16 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Novotel Yangon Max, LE CELLIER Restaurant.

Join them on occasion for a relaxing evening with premium canapés and drinks at LE CELLIER restaurant of the Novotel and meet member states ambassadors, trade counselors, business leaders and professionals. As we expect a high turnout for this event, registrations are mandatory and will be closed once we have reached capacity, after which a waiting list will be implemented.

We are sure it is an evening that you do not want to miss, so please ensure you register early above. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please call EuroCham Myanmar, tel: 09 45058 2335

Cost: Free for members.US$15 for non members.

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EUROCHAM CONSTRUCTION FORUM 2019

Date:    January 22

Place:    Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire

EuroCham Myanmar, together with leading European companies represented in the Construction and Infrastructure Advocacy Group, will be organising the EuroCham Construction Forum 2019 event. The forum will feature a diverse outlook on the construction industry in Myanmar covering topics such as:  Infrastructure Development, Heritage Preservation and Building Technology.

Expect an insightful overview and discussion on the latest trends from several vital areas of the Myanmar construction sector. The panels will feature leading private sector representatives, high-level government officials and key experts from international organisations. The main aim of the event is to gather an extensive variety of construction professionals from all branches of the sector, facilitating multi-perspective views involving local and international participants.

The objective of the event is to present an update on how the construction industry of Myanmar is moving forward, and to discuss the importance of a sustainable and innovative approaches in supporting this transition.

Don’t miss out on this high-level advocacy event and join us in shaping the construction sector of Myanmar. The EuroCham Construction Forum offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship packages are available on request at [email protected].

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Myanmar Electric Power Conference and Exhibition 2019

Date: January 17 and 18

Venue: Sule Shangri-la Hotel, Yangon

The Electric Power Exhibition and Conference 2019 will showcase the latest products and technologies in the power industry that are much in demand in the region. This event can help you raise your company’s profile and stay ahead in competition in the Myanmar market, which has one of the fastest-growing  power market  in Southeast Asia. The event will give companies a chance to expand business in the country and develop new partners that can open up bigger opportunities for your company. It will also be a chance to meet with industry leaders.

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Invest Myanmar Summit 2019

Date: January 28 and 29

Venue: MICC 2, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

Invest Myanmar Summit 2019 is a platform for regional governments to showcase business opportunities within their regions. It will highlight opportunities that businessmen can look into the different states and regions of the country. It will feature areas to generate greater awareness on the improving investment climate of Myanmar, highlight key industries with the greatest impact on job creation and livelihood improvement, provide access to accurate information on investing in Myanmar, and much more. For More information call:  +95 1 2314344 to 49 or visit their website www.umfcci.com.mm.

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Icons of Courage photo exhibit 

Photographer Jens Uwe Parkitny hopes to immortalise the tradition of tattooing among Karen men on their thighs, backs, and bottoms through his lens in an ongoing photo exhibit at the Goethe Institute Myanmar compound in Bahan Township.The exhibition will run until January 10.

Parkitny travelled to remote villages in Kayin State in search of people with leg tattoos, and successfully documented them in his photos. The professional lensman is not new to the local audience or to taking photographs of men’s tattoos.  Three years ago he published a photography book entitled “Marked for Life”, which was the result of his research on the facial tattoos of women in Chin state.

In his photo exhibit, Parkitny tried to capture the different figures and figurines which were found on the thighs of Karen men who willingly showed their tattoos to his inquisitive eyes.

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The body tattoos photographed by Parkitny are articulate, detailed, and attractive as they show the dexterity and skills of the tattoo masters. It is common belief among the Myanmar people that before the tattoo master starts working on an individual, he needs to undergo a day-long fast so the ink becomes more potent and provides the subject strength.

Parkitny said it took him deep into the mountains and far into remote villages in search of his subjects and the traditional tattoos he wanted to immortalize in his exhibit. He chose only subjects who were still bearing these ancient symbols of bravery and manhood.

Old tattoo masters use about two foot long brass rods with three different segments. The double pronged end piece with two inch silts left long lasting marks on the skins of the person who undergone tattooing.

According to Myanmar literature, there are over 60 different figurines used in tattoos such as ogres, Keinnari birds, garudas, black cats, deer, turtles, quail, monkey, peacock, and geckos that were commonly etched on the flesh during the traditional tattooing ritual.