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127 Banyan tree Club & Spa Seoul May special events Grand Hyatt Seoul Poolside Barbecue Opening Grand Hyatt Seoul’s acclaimed Poolside Barbeque heats up its grills for the season starting May 10. The Poolside Barbecue, which opens daily for the re- mainder of the season starting May 10, is the perfect place for families, couples and friends to share time together, surrounded by scenic gardens, sparkling blue waters and breathtaking views of the city. It also happens to be the perfect place to enjoy the best of the Grand Hyatt Seoul’s custom-grilled delicacies. The Poolside Barbeque features a variety of premium meats, poultry and seafood grilled to perfection, in- cluding sirloin steaks, lamb chops, chicken, pork sau- sage, cuttlefish, salmon and much more. In addition, a buffet of fresh salads, appetizers, side dishes and desserts await your discovery, completing the perfect outdoor dining experience. For those who would like to enjoy free-flowing beverages, unlimited wine, draft beer and soft drinks are also available for a small ad- ditional charge. The Poolside Barbeque is open from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every night, weather permitting. Price for adults is 85,000 won per person from Monday to Thursday and 95,000 won from Friday to Sunday, and unlimited draft beer, house wine and soft drinks are available for 135,000 won. The price for children is 45,000 won. All prices include tax. For inquiries, call (02) 799-8495. Banyan Tree’s Concert with Mamma M ia Musical Stars is coming again in May. Three musical stars representing Korea — Lee Kyung Mi, Jun Soo Kyung and Choi Jung Won — will be gathered for concert at the Oasis, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul. Enjoy the climactic scene of Mamma Mia alongside other musical masterpieces while you enjoy a buffet dinner at Banyan Tree’s Concert with Mamma Mia Musical Stars. The concert will be held on May 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oasis outdoor swimming pool, and the price is 210,000 won per person. The hotel is also hosting Jazz in the City Vol. 5, an evening of dinner and music on May 8. We invite guests to enjoy the unforgettable experience of taking in a lively jazz show with your lover or parents in the spring breeze following a buffet dinner. At the center of the event is Jin-ho Hur, a jazz musician who graduated from the Berkley College of Music, and Woong San, a popular jazz musi- cian in Korea. Jin-ho Hur had been playing at various jazz festivals, includ- ing Osaka International Jazz Festival in Japan and Jarasum International Jazz Festival. Bringing a softer sound, Woong San is constantly credited as one of the best jazz vocalists of her generation because of her unique voice. From ballads to beat-heavy numbers, she brings her genuine emo- tions to the stage, evoking joy and sorrow in her skillful delivery. The price for the concert is 150,000 won per person. On Children’s Day, May 5, the resort presents a touching classic talk concert, Cinema Paradise, screening powerful scenes from famous films with musical scores performed by the talented string ensemble Quartet X. The moving performance will also include music from Hashish Joe (repre- senting animation music), John Williams (leading a history of soundtrack) and Ennio Morricone (covering the romantic soundtrack, beginning with Western movies). Don’t miss a great opportunity to enjoy Children’s Day with your family. The price is 85,000 won for adults and 65,000 won for kids, including semi-buffet dinner. For more information, visit www.banyantreeclub.com or call (02) 2250-8000.