Moonlit afternoon tea at Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

August 05, 2025 | 17:04

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Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon hosted an elegant afternoon tea to unveil its 2025 Mid-Autumn mooncake collection, Diem Thu, in the Atrium Lounge.

Guests included members of the media and lifestyle influencers who came together for a celebration rich in flavour, creativity, and seasonal spirit. Inspired by the concept of an autumn garden with a deep blue palette, the tea table was styled with refined treats and floral accents, a setup that many guests found both refreshing and visually inviting.

Moonlit afternoon tea at Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Drawing inspiration from chrysanthemums blooming under the soft glow of a full moon, the “Diem Thu” mooncake collection captures the soul of autumn in two elegant box designs

To further honour Mid-Autumn traditions, the event featured hands-on workshops where guests crafted pig-shaped mooncakes and painted traditional Vietnamese lanterns. A highlight of the afternoon was a tea-tasting session hosted by artisan Tran Thu Thuy from Tra Co Thu, who shared the story and craft behind premium Vietnamese tea grown in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range in the northern mountainous area of Lao Cai province.

To celebrate this cherished time of year, Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon presents its 2025 mooncake collection: “Diem Thu”, where flavours, memories, and craftsmanship come together in a beautifully refined offering.

Drawing inspiration from chrysanthemums blooming under the soft glow of a full moon, Diem Thu captures the soul of autumn in two elegant box designs. Thu Cuc Vong Nguyet (premium edition) is a sophisticated keepsake with gold-foiled chrysanthemum motifs and shimmering moonlight details set against a deep, tranquil blue. It’s a tribute to the quiet beauty of autumn evenings and the warmth of being together.

Bach Diep Thu Yen (standard edition) evokes the charm of an autumn feast, with delicate floral artwork printed on textured paper. The familiar drawer-style box and golden clasp give it both tradition and grace, an ideal gift to share this season.

Each box holds four thoughtfully curated flavours that blend tradition with a touch of creativity

By Que Chi

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