Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled six exquisite mooncake flavours ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024, in addition to artfully designed mooncake boxes featuring intricate illustrations inspired by lifestyle photographs of early 20th-century Hanoians.

This year’s mooncake collection, known as “A Heritage Tapestry,” embodies the iconic luxury hotel’s century-long legacy of history and culture, infused with poignant memories and experiences that define the Metropole’s legendary identity. The collection captures the classical elegance of the Indochine era and the quintessential charm of old Hanoi.

Distinctive flavours this year include Lotus Seeds & Macadamia Nuts; Matcha with Sunflower Seeds; Orange & Grand-Marnier; Traditional Mix; Black Sesame & Sunflower Seeds; and Green Bean, Apricot & Salted Egg. The preservative-free, hand-baked mooncakes are produced using authentic recipes infused with the Metropole’s gourmet touch.

Mooncakes are available in several elegant box options. A four-piece box (each piece is 200g) is priced at VND 2,980,000 and a six-piece box (each piece is 100g) is priced at VND 3,130,000. A six-piece VIP box (each piece is 100g) with a bottle of Vieux Saint Andre St Emilion 2019 is priced at VND 6,600,000 net. Six-piece VVIP lacquer boxes (each piece is 100g) with Emperor Lotus tea and Jasmine tea are priced from VND 8,600,000 to VND 9,290,000. Finally, a limited Super VIP box with Emperor Lotus tea and Hanoia lacquer tea box is priced at VND 19,900,000 net.

For orders placed before Aug. 24, receive a 5% discount for 5 boxes or more. Orders of 10 or more boxes receive a 10% discount. Orders of 20 or more boxes receive a 15% discount. Orders of 30 or more boxes receive a 20% discount. Accor Plus members and agencies receive an additional 10% discount.

For orders made from Aug. 25 until Sept. 9, receive a 5% discount for orders of 10 or more boxes. Orders of 20 or more boxes receive a 10% discount. Orders of 30 or more boxes receive a 20% discount. Accor Plus members and agencies receive an additional 10% discount.

For orders made after Sept. 9, Accor Plus members and agencies receive a 10% discount.

Promotions only apply to a single invoice, not multiple invoices. Orders must be completed and paid for when placing the order to avail of these offers. VVIP lacquer and Super VIP boxes are excluded from these promotions.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the 8th month in the East Asian lunar calendar, is a time for families to come together to enjoy delicious teas and mooncakes, while giving thanks and praying for good fortune in the year ahead. Known as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnam, the festival traditionally signifies the end of the harvest season.

To place an order for Metropole Mooncakes, please call L’Epicerie du Metropole at 024 39335224, email [email protected], or visit the hotel online here: www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com.