Myanmar Women’s Day costume show
To commemorate Myanmar Women’s Day on July 3, a two-day costume design event will be held on June 27 and 28 at the National Theatre.
Designers Latt Latt, Su Su Wai and Fashion Euphoria group will dress about 30 film stars and models from Stars and Models International in a variety of unique designs inspired by traditional clothes. The show is divided into three categories: popular dress designs worn by actors in the black and white film period, dresses popular when colour film was launched and dresses in fashion now.
Entertainment will be provided by Nightingale, singer R Zar Ni, Nor Naw, Zaw Paing, Htun Eaindra Bo, Chit Thu Wai and a number of other vocalists.
The event will begin at 6pm. Ticket prices range from K3000 to K10,000 depending on seating and are available at the National Theatre, Uncle Sam (Yankin Center, Dagon Center, FMI and BAK).
Stars look-alike contest
If you think you look similar to a celebrity actor, singer or model, why not enter the Stars look-alike contest? Plan B is hosting the contest, and will teach participants how to walk on the stage. Application forms are available at Plan B, room-22/23, FMI Centre (fourth floor). Call 240400, 240376, 240933 Ext 1422/1423. The closing date for applications is June 25. The contest will be held on July 2 to 4 at 2pm and 4pm at Dagon Centre. First prize is K300,000 with second K200,000 and third K100,000.
A rare book fair
A rare book fair will be held from June 25 to July 12 from 9am to 6pm at Zizawa book store, No.25, Nant Thar Street, Ahlone township. The book fair will include about 25 books written by Thakhin Ko Taw Hmine (1876-1964), over 60 books published by Nagani publishing house between 1937 and 1941 and about 500 rare books which were printed before independence. Visitors to the fair can browse a wide selection of over 40,000 books, which will include history, politics, autobiographies, encyclopedias, agriculture, travel and dictionaries. Discounts are available on purchases of between 10-15 percent.
Maung Theit Dhi holds exhibition
In 1972, artist Maung Theit Dhi began painting in a style that incorporated sketches on canvas with ropes attached with glue.
“Until 1990, I sold my paintings with rope to local customers but also to the US, France and Thailand where art fans enjoyed the paintings and collected them. Most of the paintings were modern. Since then, I stopped creating paintings using rope. Now I have introduced my [rope] paintings to art fans again. Although there is not much of a market, some of the paintings have sold,” said the artist.
The solo exhibition is on display at New Treasure Art Gallery, No.84/A, Than Lwin Street, Golden Hill Avenue, Golden Valley, Bahan township, University Po, Yangon from June 6 to 26. About 16 paintings incorporating rope will be exhibited.
