Afternoon tea ceremony under the moonlight at Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
In the heart of Saigon, the Renaissance Riverside Hotel has unveiled its 2025 mooncake collection, named "Diem Thu". This collection continues to honour Mid-Autumn traditions, blending tradition with a touch of creativity in its flavours.
The Diem Thu mooncake collection presents itself in two elegant box designs: the "Thu Cuc Vong Nguyet" and the "Bach Diep Thu Yen".
The "Thu Cuc Vong Nguyet" box design, with its deep, tranquil blue colour, is a sophisticated keepsake that pays tribute to the quiet beauty of autumn evenings and the warmth of being together. It features gold-foiled chrysanthemum motifs and shimmering moonlight details, reflecting the inspiration drawn from chrysanthemums blooming under the full moon.
On the other hand, the "Bach Diep Thu Yen" box design boasts a familiar drawer-style box and a golden clasp. Inside, delicate floral artwork printed on textured paper evokes the charm of an autumn feast. Each box in the collection holds four thoughtfully curated flavours, but the exact flavours in the Diem Thu collection cannot be confirmed from the available search results.
To celebrate the cherished time of year and the launch of the collection, an event was held. Guests were treated to a hands-on workshop, where they could craft pig-shaped mooncakes and paint traditional Vietnamese lanterns. The event also featured an afternoon tea-tasting session, hosted by artisan Tran Thu Thuy from Tra Co Thu. Interestingly, this tea-tasting session took place in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range in the northern mountainous area of Lao Cai province.
The Diem Thu mooncake collection is an ideal gift to share during the autumn season, aiming to bring together flavours, memories, and craftsmanship. It is a refined offering that continues to honour Mid-Autumn traditions, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a touch of elegance and creativity in their mooncake selection.
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- The Diem Thu mooncake collection, available at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel in Saigon, offers a blend of tradition and creativity, reminiscent of autumn evenings and the joy of togetherness.
- Each box design, Thu Cuc Vong Nguyet and Bach Diep Thu Yen, boasts unique features and pays homage to Vietnamese culture, with the former showcasing gold-foiled chrysanthemum motifs and the latter presenting delicate floral artwork on textured paper.
- The collection promises a delightful assortment of flavours in its mooncakes, perfect for sharing during the autumn season, although the exact flavours in the Diem Thu collection still remain undisclosed.
- To promote cultural-travel and culinary experiences, an event was hosted by the hotel, where guests could participate in hands-on workshops, craft pig-shaped mooncakes, paint traditional Vietnamese lanterns, and even attend a tea-tasting session in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range of Lao Cai province.
