Banyan Group will celebrate the grand opening of its 100th resort worldwide with the inaugural Rainforest Festival, a week-long programme from November 27 to December 3, 2025, at the new Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree.
The event also commemorates the group’s Singapore homecoming, with the resort — owned by Mandai Wildlife Group — representing Banyan’s debut in its home city and a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore’s nature and wildlife destination.
The Rainforest Festival is the grand finale of 100 Journeys – a hundred days of global activations across Banyan Group’s portfolio leading up to this milestone. All ticket proceeds will be donated and matched dollar-for-dollar by Banyan Group in support of the President’s Challenge, benefiting 60 programmes across 52 local charities, with a further government match under the SG60 Matching Grants.
Visitors can discover how sustainable design, biodiversity and well-being come together through experiences such as the Discovery Trail, which showcases the resort’s elevated architecture, tree preservation and circular resource systems. Along the trail, guests can enjoy birdwatching, nature walks and interactive installations, and view the Banyan Gallery Showcase featuring handcrafted pieces from artisans worldwide. At its heart stands the Wishing Tree, a living artwork symbolising renewal and community.
Festivalgoers can enjoy refreshments inspired by local and sustainable craftsmanship, including Gryphon Tea’s exclusive resort blend, Owa Coffee’s wildlife-friendly brews, nostalgic ice cream sandwiches and Tanglin Gin’s upcycled chocolate bark. Over the weekend, the resort will host Into the Rainforest by Green-House HangOut, a boutique version of Singapore’s largest sustainable lifestyle event, alongside live performances by Joie Tan, Jack & Rai, MICappella and others celebrating local creativity.
Ticket holders can also join free well-being, yoga and family sessions, as well as guided nature walks. Highlights include 100 Sun Salutations, a collective yoga session honouring Banyan’s 100th milestone, and workshops for children introducing native wildlife through art and play. Paid experiences include culinary collaborations, rainforest mixology showcases and workshops led by local ecologists, with 20 per cent of proceeds donated to the President’s Challenge.
“The Rainforest Festival is our way of giving back as we mark our 100th milestone and a symbolic homecoming to Singapore,” said Eddy See, CEO of Banyan Group. “It embodies our belief that travel can be a force for good – connecting people with nature, culture and community.”
