artLIVE – This year, Four Points by Sheraton Danang proudly presents its first mooncake collection, ‘Da Nang Vong Nguyet’ — a masterpiece blending traditional flavors with the poetic beauty of the coastal city. More than just a sweet treat, this is a gift that encapsulates family affection and the memories of reunion.
Mid-Autumn Festival, a season of reunion, evokes vivid memories for everyone: the lively sound of lion drums echoing through small alleys, the family gathered around the feast and the sweet aroma of baked and soft mooncakes.
Over the years, mooncakes have transcended their culinary value to become a simple yet sacred tradition that connects generations, nurtures memories and expresses love. They are the language of kinship.
This year, Four Points by Sheraton Danang has chosen the moment of the full moon to express its sentiments through its inaugural mooncake collection—’Da Nang Vong Nguyet’. This is not merely a culinary gift but a masterpiece that combines art and emotion, a lunar journey told through traditional flavors and elegant design.
Holding ‘Da Nang Vong Nguyet’ in hand, recipients are transported to a poetic space where moonlight illuminates the peaceful beauty of the coastal city, evoking a sense of both familiarity and novelty, making the Mid-Autumn Festival a complete experience for both the palate and the soul.
Da Nang – A flourishing source of inspiration
It is no coincidence that Four Points by Sheraton Danang chose Da Nang as the inspiration for its first mooncake collection. This coastal city possesses a beauty that is both modern and peaceful, vibrant and poetic. The familiar landmarks of Da Nang, bathed in moonlight, become even more enchanting, serving as unique, creative material to be incorporated into each mooncake box.
As night falls, the Dragon Bridge lights up like a galaxy stretching across the Han River. The brilliant lights reflecting on the water create a magical scene, both modern and romantic. This beauty inspired Four Points by Sheraton Danang to include the image of the Dragon Bridge in the design of the ‘Da Nang Vong Nguyet’ box, a statement about the youthful and dynamic vitality of Vietnam’s most livable city.
Hidden in the early morning mist, the Golden Bridge resembles a soft silk ribbon draped amidst the clouds, carrying visitors with its colossal, majestic hands. The image of the Golden Bridge not only recalls Danang’s unique creativity but also symbolizes strong, enduring connections. In this mooncake collection, the Golden Bridge appears as an invitation to cherish moments of reunion and preserve the bonds of love.
The image of the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva statue at Linh Ung Pagoda, both majestic and compassionate, standing peacefully on the lush Son Tra Mountain, is subtly integrated into the box design. This symbolizes boundless compassion, protection, and inner peace—a message of a peaceful and fulfilled life.
In addition to the architectural and cultural symbols, the mooncake box is also accented with images of soaring cranes and endless ocean waves. While the cranes symbolize the aspiration to fly high and far, the waves represent the rhythm of the coastal city, where people live with harmony and open-mindedness. This combination transforms the mooncake box from a mere gift into a work of art that tells a story, where every line contains hope and aspirations.
Savor the taste of reunion
Each mooncake is a harmonious blend of high-quality ingredients and exquisite processing techniques, preserving classic flavors while embracing a modern twist. The four-cake box offers a diverse journey of flavors: from the rich mixed-nut with salted egg yolk, the unique chicken floss red bean, the refreshing lotus seed with chia seed, to the rich black sesame with macadamia.
Meanwhile, the two-cake box, combining the traditional mixed-nut with salted egg yolk and the refreshing Japanese yuzu, provides a simple yet refined choice. Regardless of the version, each mooncake is a piece of flavor that recalls memories of reunion, bringing a sweet, complete feeling, like the glow of a full moon.
This Mid-Autumn season, ‘Da Nang Vong Nguyet’ is more than just a box of mooncakes; it is a wish for a complete reunion, a sharing of love sent from the coastal city of Da Nang. Every cake, every detail in the box, carries a special meaning, serving as a message from Four Points by Sheraton Danang about happiness, good fortune, and lasting connection.
Photos: Four Points by Sheraton Danang
