Line Sticker: Thu Nge Daw

Pixellion Creative, one of the graphic design studio in Myanmar created a sticker with Line and is available in Line Japan store for 120 Yen. I'm very proud to blog about them because they're a hard graphic design studio with amazing work to show for. This is not a sponsored post for them. I just admire a lot about their company and hope to see more companies like this in Myanmar.

Last time it was panzagar stickers on Facebook, this time are stickers for another international company Line. I truly hope to see more Myanmar skills out there in the world.

Supporting local talents as always. Click here to see the sticker, purchase and show support!

See you guys soon on Line Myanmar!

Speak Panzagar

Panzagar is a community page in Myanmar created to stop the hate speech incidents that were running out of control. Panzagar translates as "flower speech". And so their slogan as in the image: end hate speech with flower speech.

This is an aspiring community with a great cause. They address hate speech and educate on how there are better ways to communicate online. There's a difference between freedom of speech and hate speech but lately these lines are getting blurred and we can see this happening internationally. A community addressing and educating such issue is one that deserves much credit. And it did. It became a Facebook recognized page!

P.S: There's two community, one for local MM language, and the other in English.




This community grew to not only become a Facebook recognized community but also created their own sticker!

Currently it is only available in Burma/Myanmar Facebook sticker store. Here's a collection of the sticker for those who are interested. It is absolutely adorable!


I hope it goes international. This would be a first, and for a great cause.

Which one of them is your favorite sticker?

Edit: Someone put together the stickers for download. Click here for the link: download

Cinema Review: Shwe Baho (YGN)

Shwe Baho is a theatre that has been around for a while. Located next to the Tamwe Plaza it was run down, unclean, abandoned and dying. Mega Ace Cineplex refurbished it and had a grand opening for it December 12, 2014. But not enough Press coverage. I only knew of it when my coworker/friend told me about a "new" cinema and how it now looks better than before.

And so curiosity ensued and I scheduled a movie plan with friends and we went to watch the Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Luckily it was showing there and at this point I was sick of the other theatres (particularly Junction Square cinemplex - more on this later).

Truth be told I didn't know where it was, just roughly where it was... that got confusing. Got on a taxi (fingers crossed) and just told the driver "Shwe Baho Movie Theatre" which luckily they knew (and I hoped they knew because its not something new just revamped). The driver told me we had reached the destination and I was pleasantly surprised by the exterior. It was totally modernized and though its not a cineplex (2 shouldn't count as a cineplex) it gave that feel. Here's my review of the place.

The tickets are the same as other theatres: 1500 - 3000 Kyats. ($1.5 - 3 at $1 to 1000 Kyats).

The food concierge was a little disappointing (bring your own snack of choice).

The 3D glasses frame was comfortable for even nose bridge-less person like me.

The seats range were a little too low for the huge ass screen. I was in the second last row.

The seats are relatively comfortable and the entrance to the row isn't from the middle! AWESOME.

The Air Conditioner is FREEZING COLD. Bring your jacket in case.

The movie was good and so was the screen. Would I come back? Perhaps if movies aren't showing at San Pya or Dagon Centre 2.

Hope you find this review useful in helping you decide whether or not to watch it. I'll update this post with pictures next time.

To find out movie times and make bookings please call this number:
Shwe Baho: 01-554383

#BizHackMM - Myanmar's Second Hackathon

This weekend Code for Change Myanmar held their 2nd Hackathon at MICT Park.
Over 20 groups spent their weekend coding away.. creating a solution presented by the business.
Here is a photo collage of the days passed. Image credits to Code for Change Myanmar Facebook



The winners were TEAM Ace with their amazing hack app solution Tomatoes that'll help restaurant owners and customers to reserve places in restaurants.


And here's a video presentation by one of the team. Feedbag. They placed second.



I went only for the first two days to observe (and couldn't make it to the presentation/winner selection) and it was an intense place to be. You had mentors and business owners visiting to guide you, give you suggestions. There were many things one could learn from just observing and one thing I learned was that that you don't have to be a coder to partake. However if you are participating as a non-coder it's best to have some knowledge of the industry and the business. And of course still have a team of coders. If I can I may join the next hackathon or perhaps the upcoming women who code for change. We shall see.

Congratulations again to the winners and good job to all who partook!

Airline Review: Flying Golden Myanmar Airways

This weekend I took an impromptu trip to Singapore and it was goooood. I can see why people would want to live there. I forgot how it feels to live in a metropolitan city.

I got there via last minute booking and was only able to get Golden Myanmar. A little suspicious at first I was hesitant to fly it. But when you're desperate for a getaway you don't care and jump on what's available. Here's my review of my experience flying with Golden Myanmar Airways.


It considers itself a budget airline. I did not know this as my "promotion" round-trip ticket cost me $200. On par with what Singapore Airline was offering at that time... Maybe on a more high-end range of budget airlines

The seats are pretty comfortable. Not too tight even for a plus-size-gal like myself.
My luggage got to me with nothing missing. Edit: Some people might see 0kg for baggage. Don't fret. I strongly suggest you call GM and enquire regarding this. They're a budget airline and so may charge per luggage. I got one free 20KG checked luggage due to promotion. So please check with the airline before packing for your trip. You may just need to jam it all in one or have two separate bags, depending on how much you decide to bring with you.
Take offs are a bit rocky so I don't recommend people flying for the first time to take this...
Food options are great but you have to pay for it. It's a "budget" airline.
Staff (at counter and air hostesses) are friendly and helpful. I requested a seat change on the return and she nicely provided me one.
No segregation of class. To my knowledge.

The biggest issue I had with was how they request people to sit. I notice that if you check in early you get sent to the back... not such a good thing... though it could just be a pet peeve of mines.

Overall, it was good. Would I fly again? Depends. Basically I will try to get MAI or SILK over GM.

Comment below and let me know of your experience, or if you have any queries I'll be happy to find out for you and answer.

Till next time!

mylifesavour.com

So recently this poped up on my radar.

It's supposedly similar to groupon but unlike it you first join it as a membership and then you'll receive discounts at the restaurant affiliated with the site. You can find out which stores are currently affiliated with them by clicking on the site: www.mylifesavour.com.

Currently they do not have a paid membership just the trial:
And so I joined it.
I'll tell you a month later how my experience with this site goes. If it's worth the pay they'll be demanding requesting later.

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Tourist Map of Myanmar

I found this helpful image on the interwebs for those interested in visiting Myanmar and not sure where you can visit*. This is of course for those who are not just going to Yangon alone but want to explore Myanmar. I got excited finding this as I've not yet been to most. Perhaps I will accomplish this one day. Till then it's going to be part of the tick off list!

Hope you find this list hopeful! Tell me in the comments below where you've been and where you look forward to next! Tell me if you've done it all! you lucky person

Till next time!

*As you know, as of post date, not all of Myanmar are for tourist to go to and explore. No matter what you may believe, I truly believe you should heed this for your safety. You can believe what you want but some things are better heeded than to be sorry for later.