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Newsletter April 2025

Goethe-Institut Myanmar

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Culture

Piano concert

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Saturday Evening Concert with Pianist Linn Thant

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the piano concert by pianist Linn Thant, originally scheduled for March 29, has been postponed to April 26. The program will feature pieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century periods, along with special performances by guest musicians, including four-hands piano, vocal, and choir presentations. We warmly invite you to join us and experience a diverse range of musical expressions.

Program Details
Date: 26 April 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM)
Place: Goethe-Institut Myanmar (Auditorium)
Entry: Free and open to the public
The event will be held in both Burmese and English language.
Mingala Gita

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Resonance Within: A Dialogue Between the Saung Gauk, Classical Guitar, Cello and the Human Body

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Resonance Within: A Dialogue Between the Saung Gauk, Classical Guitar, Cello and the Human Body Event, originally scheduled for April 5, has been postponed to May 3.

The Goethe-Institut Myanmar, in collaboration with the music partner Mingala Gita, initiated a music project in November 2024. This project aimed to create an innovative musical composition by blending the traditional Myanmar Saung Gauk (harp) with the Western classical guitar and other musical instruments.
AOC

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Announcing the Academy of Care (AoC) Cohort 4!

Following a comprehensive selection process, including two rounds of interviews with music therapy trainer and psychiatric experts, we are thrilled to welcome 14 dedicated individuals from Magway, Northen Shan, Kachin and Yangon to the 4th cohort of the Academy of Care (AoC)! 

These passionate individuals from across Myanmar will participate in an intensive program focused on mental wellbeing support, creative arts therapies, and psychosocial support, with a train-to-facilitate approach, equipping them with the skills to create a meaningful impact within their communities.

The program officially begins on 28th April and runs until July 11, 2025.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all applicants—your passion and commitment to this field are truly commendable. Stay connected for future opportunities and updates!
Flashback to IWD25

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Flashback to IWD25

Goethe-Institut Myanmar consistently prioritizes the empowerment, participation, and amplification of women's voices, has been organizing International Women’s Day (IWD) programs annually without interruption.

For the 2025 IWD25 program, Goethe-Institut Myanmar's Library & Information Department and Cultural Program Department collaborated to host a series of diverse events from March 7 to March 22.

This year’s IWD25 program featured various initiatives in collaboration with Maung Day, Mon Halsey, Purple Feminists Group, Mudra Healing, WTM_Women Transforming Myanmar, UN Women, My Jobs, 3Zero House Myanmar, OWSD Myanmar, Purple Upcycle, Academy of Care, and many other partners.

Over the three-week period, the program included career and networking fairs, innovation expo, Women’s Talk sessions, workshops on emotional wellness, panel discussions, and exhibitions, all of which were open to the public.

Language

German Language Courses

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April

German Language Courses

Start learning the German language systematically at the Goethe-Institut Myanmar! Our German language courses are based on the six levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Our courses are thereby internationally recognized and comparable. Goethe-Institut Myanmar is offering online and in-person German language courses in April. You can now register for our german courses online anytime, anywhere. For any inquiries, please get in touch with us via info.language.mmr@goethe.de.
Goethe-Zertifikat Exam

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April

Goethe-Zertifikat Exams

Do you need documented proof of your German language skills that are recognized all over the world?

The Goethe-Institut certificates are accepted worldwide as verification of your language capabilities. Goethe-Institut Myanmar is offering Goethe-Zertifikat exams in April. Please check our schedule and you can now register for our German exams online anytime, anywhere. For any inquiries, please get in touch with us via info.language.mmr@goethe.de!

Library

Board Game

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“BOARD GAME DAY!”

On Boardgame Day in April, we will play Verben-Bingo, a perfect game for fun with friends or a great tool for reinforcing verbs in language learning – making practice both engaging and interactive. If you want to learn how to use German verbs and play an exciting and fun little game, why not bring your friends to the library?

A2 level is required to play this game, those interested can send an email to biblio-yangon@goethe.de by providing the following information: • your name • contact number • your German proficiency level
Reading Club

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April

“READING CLUB” Program

The monthly "Reading Club/Leseclub" is here to help expand your vocabulary and usage.

If you are interested in participating, please register by sending an email to biblio-yangon@goethe.de by providing the following information: • your name • contact number • your German proficiency level
Lernberatung

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Empowering Your Learning Journey:

“LEARNING ADVISORY” Program

If you are interested in participating in our monthly 'Learning Advisory' program (either in-person or online session), please register by sending an email to biblio-yangon@goethe.de and provide the following information: • your name • contact number • your German proficiency level • a question that you would like to ask and • the date you wish to attend

Explore here (in person)
Explore here (online session)
ONLEIHE

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NEW MEDIA AT ONLEIHE

ONLEIHE: GERMAN ONLINE LIBRARY

New media are available in our German Online Library “ONLEIHE”, including works by Max Annas, Heike Geißler, Dmitrij Kapitelman, Ursula Krechel, Clemens Meyer, Bernhard Pörksen, Julia Schoch und Saša Stanišić. Access them free of charge in our ONLEIHE - the German Online Library.

Contact

Goethe-Institut Myanmar
Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, corner of Nat Mauk Street, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel. +95 1 9376160
info-yangon@goethe.de