Bangkok, Thailand — The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok is delighted to usher in the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place on 28 November 2025. This highly anticipated occasion brings together guests, partners, and the riverside community for an evening of artistry, imagination, and holiday celebration.
Continuing the hotel’s signature “Journey of Dreams” narrative, this year unveils a captivating new chapter guided by the hotel’s whimsical guardian — the Angel of Dreams.
“Not quite rabbit, pegasus, or reindeer — he glides across the sky, swims through rivers, and carries a celestial star to illuminate the season, spreading joy wherever he roams.”
A Daring New Holiday Installation
This year’s festive showcase reimagines traditional Christmas décor with a bold, imaginative vision.
Instead of a classic Christmas tree, the season’s centerpiece emerges as the Angel of Dreams — a towering, dreamlike mythical being that rises beside the hotel’s pool, offering a visually stunning and emotionally evocative centerpiece unlike any other in Bangkok.
Designed by a World-Renowned Creative Visionary
The Angel of Dreams installation is brought to life by Jay Suntraswad, the Visionary Designer behind the concept.
Jay is a globally acclaimed creator with an extraordinary body of work, having designed window displays for Bergdorf Goodman New York for more than 20 years. His artistic footprint also includes global Christmas window displays for Dior, as well as window displays for Hermès New York.
His collaboration brings an international level of craftsmanship and storytelling to this year’s celebration.
As night falls, the ceremonial lighting will illuminate the installation and transform the riverside gardens into a radiant dreamscape. Guests will be serenaded by a stirring opera performance, bringing emotional depth to the evening’s ambiance.
“Not quite rabbit, pegasus, or reindeer — he glides across the sky, swims through rivers, and carries a celestial star to illuminate the season, spreading joy wherever he roams.”
A Daring New Holiday Installation
This year’s festive showcase reimagines traditional Christmas décor with a bold, imaginative vision.
Instead of a classic Christmas tree, the season’s centerpiece emerges as the Angel of Dreams — a towering, dreamlike mythical being that rises beside the hotel’s pool, offering a visually stunning and emotionally evocative centerpiece unlike any other in Bangkok.
Designed by a World-Renowned Creative Visionary
The Angel of Dreams installation is brought to life by Jay Suntraswad, the Visionary Designer behind the concept.
Jay is a globally acclaimed creator with an extraordinary body of work, having designed window displays for Bergdorf Goodman New York for more than 20 years. His artistic footprint also includes global Christmas window displays for Dior, as well as window displays for Hermès New York.
His collaboration brings an international level of craftsmanship and storytelling to this year’s celebration.
As night falls, the ceremonial lighting will illuminate the installation and transform the riverside gardens into a radiant dreamscape. Guests will be serenaded by a stirring opera performance, bringing emotional depth to the evening’s ambiance.
The hotel also invites guests, partners, and influencers to take part in its Christmas Tree Naming Campaign by submitting a creative and meaningful name — along with a short explanation — under the official announcement post.
Prize for the Winning Entry
• 1-night stay in a Deluxe River View Room
• Daily breakfast for 2 persons
• New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner for 2 persons
Total prize value: THB 50,000
Winner Announcement: 25 December 2025
Prize Presentation: During the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on 31 December 2025
With its unique design, riverside elegance, and heartfelt hospitality, The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok invites guests to experience the magic of the festive season and continue their personal Journey of Dreams throughout the holidays.
For more information, please contact 0 2844 8787 or email: [email protected]
Prize for the Winning Entry
• 1-night stay in a Deluxe River View Room
• Daily breakfast for 2 persons
• New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner for 2 persons
Total prize value: THB 50,000
Winner Announcement: 25 December 2025
Prize Presentation: During the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on 31 December 2025
With its unique design, riverside elegance, and heartfelt hospitality, The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok invites guests to experience the magic of the festive season and continue their personal Journey of Dreams throughout the holidays.
For more information, please contact 0 2844 8787 or email: [email protected]
