Galaxy Macau Presents Luxurious Celebration of Renewal at Banyan Tree Macau with Michelin-starred Chef and Bartender from Asia’s 50 Best Bars
- Written by Telegraph Magazine
MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 April 2025 - Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort (hereinafter referred to as "Galaxy Macau"), offers diverse cultural experiences year-round, creating unparalleled journeys for guests from around the globe.
In honor of the Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year celebration, Banyan Tree Macau at Galaxy Macau will present a series of star-studded Thai culinary delights and rejuvenating sensory experiences on April 11 and 12, curating the most authentic Thai festive atmosphere right in Macau.
The event will feature a renowned Michelin-starred chef from Thailand and a bartender from one of Asia's 50 Best Bars, who will collaborate to curate an exquisite Thai feast at the Michelin-selected restaurant Saffron. A unique journey of yin yoga and floating sound healing will also take place on April 12, offering an inside-out rejuvenation at the tranquil setting of Banyan Tree Macau.
Gastronomic Feast with Michelin-Starred Chef and Bartender of Asia's 50 Best Bars
Chef Chalee Kader, Thai-Indian chef and Owner of Bangkok's 1-Michelin-starred Wana Yook, alongside Ronnaporn K., award-winning bartender and co-owner of Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, ranked No. 18 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024, will join forces with Executive Chef Jan Ruangnukulkit of Saffron, Michelin-Selected restaurant, for a two-night-only gourmet celebration, one that pay full tribute to the rich traditions of Songkran.
Chef Chalee is celebrated for transforming everyday Thai dishes into innovative fine dining creations, best known for his bold reinterpretation of "Khao Gaeng" (culture of "curry on rice"), as well as his vivid take on contemporary Thai culinary creations. Despite his pursuit in culinary innovation, Chef Chalee also shows great respects to the Thai culinary tradition in his practices, a philosophy commonly shared by Saffron and its Executive Chef. 
Complementing the feast are the cocktail creations by Ronnaporn K., the award-winning bartender from Mahaniyom, also a two-time Diageo World Class Thailand champion and Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition winner. He will showcase his artistry with creative twists on classic cocktails, adding a playful touch to the Michelin-starred dining experience. 
This modern and sophisticated Thai restaurant Saffron has been a hit with diners from around the world since its opening in 2011. Helmed by award-winning Chef Jan Ruangnukulkit from Thailand, the restaurant's team of skilled culinary team crafts a range of distinctive modern Thai dishes. With her expertise, Chef Jan reinterprets traditional Thai flavors with contemporary flair, curating tasting menus that honor the essence of Thai cuisine—harmonizing spices, ingredients, flavors, and colors—while elevating artistry and creativity to new heights.
Songkran Renewal Experience: Yin Yoga & Floating Sound Bath Therapy
With Songkran representing the fresh start of a new year, Galaxy Macau presents a journey of yin yoga and floating sound bath experience on April 12, inviting guests to rejuvenate both the body and soul in serenity amid the Thai festivity. Led by talented practitioner Anne Iao, the President of the Macau Singing Bowl Cultural Association, the journey promises a time for mindfulness and reflection, which begins with meditation of breathing exercises and gentle stretches of Yin Yoga poses to lengthen connective tissue, increase flexibility, boost circulation and reduce stress. Followed by a floating sound bath session to experience the calming effects of water combined with therapeutic sound vibrations, guests will immerse into true tranquility where their body and mind are to be soothed and healed. 
For those who wish for a wholesome wellness experience, look no further than the "Banyan Serenity Package", a promotional package offered at the Forbes Five-Star Banyan Tree Spa, which includes 10 luxurious sessions of "Body Massage" or "Tailored for Your Senses", alongside an array of exclusive privileges, starting from just MOP 13,000.
Banyan Tree Macau: A Luxurious Urban Oasis
Banyan Tree Macau at Galaxy Macau is renowned for delivering extraordinary cultural experiences and has been honored with the Forbes Five-Star Hotel rating for 12 consecutive years. This Songkran celebration reimagines traditional festivities, offering not only premium Thai dining but also cutting-edge wellness therapies, allowing guests to rejuvenate in an urban sanctuary.
Reservations are now open. Whether joining the stellar gourmet dinner with loved ones or embarking on a solo healing retreat, Banyan Tree Macau promises an unforgettable memory this spring.
A Michelin Journey of Thai Gastronomy
Date: April 11 & 12, 2025
Price: MOP 1,488+ per person
Discount: Enjoy up to 15% discount with your ICBC Galaxy Macau Credit Card
Location: Saffron – Level 31, Banyan Tree Macau
Reservations: +853 8883 6061
New Beginnings at Songkran | Yin Yoga x Floating Sound Bath
Date & Time: 3:30pm on April 12, 2025
Venue: Health Club Befit – 31/F, Banyan Tree Macau
Floating Seats: MOP680++
Poolside Seats: MOP480++
Reservations: +853 8883 6061 (Book in advance to reserve your seat) 
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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort
Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meters of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, and exquisite experiences with over 120 authentic dining options spanning award-winning Michelin-starred dining to authentic delicacies.
Embark on an experiential journey of luxury at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting the world's most iconic brand concept stores, while tapping into a galaxy of seasonal privileges and rewards.
Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai's golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavors & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavors at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.
Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.
