Afternoon tea illuminated by moonlight at Renaissance Riverside Hotel in Saigon
In an elegant afternoon tea event held at the Atrium Lounge, Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon introduced its 2025 mooncake collection, titled "Diem Thu". The collection, inspired by chrysanthemums blooming under a full moon, presents two unique and elegant box designs: "Thu Cuc Vong Nguyet" and "Bach Diep Thu Yen".
The "Thu Cuc Vong Nguyet" box design is a sophisticated keepsake with a deep, tranquil blue background. It features gold-foiled chrysanthemum motifs and shimmering moonlight details, paying tribute to the quiet beauty of autumn evenings and the warmth of being together. This premium edition is an ideal gift to share during the season.
On the other hand, the "Bach Diep Thu Yen" box design evokes the charm of an autumn feast with delicate floral artwork printed on textured paper. It boasts a familiar drawer-style box and golden clasp, making it both traditional and graceful. This box design is an ideal gift to share during the season.
Each box in the Diem Thu collection holds four thoughtfully curated flavours that blend tradition with a touch of creativity. However, the specific flavours in the collection have not been detailed in the available search results. For more information, it is recommended to check directly with Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon or their official announcements closer to or during the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.
The event also featured hands-on workshops for crafting pig-shaped mooncakes and painting traditional Vietnamese lanterns. The tea-tasting session, hosted by Tran Thu Thuy from Tra Co Thu, shared the story and craft behind premium Vietnamese tea grown in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range in Lao Cai province.
The Diem Thu mooncake collection continues to honor Mid-Autumn traditions while aiming to bring flavours, memories, and craftsmanship together in a refined offering. The event is designed to further honor Mid-Autumn traditions, making it a perfect way to celebrate this special occasion.
The elegant afternoon tea event showcased not only the exquisite 2025 mooncake collection, "Diem Thu," but also introduced a lifestyle experience that includes indulging in food-and-drink offerings and home-and-garden workshops. The "Thu Cuc Vong Nguyet" and "Bach Diep Thu Yen" mooncake boxes, with their unique designs, embody this refined offering, making them ideal gifts to share during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
