Marriott Bonvoy Showcases Their Mooncake Boxes Like Artwork at Their First Ever Mooncake Box Exhibition

It’s almost that time of the year again. The air is getting a little crisper, the evenings a little cooler, and the scent of sweet treats is beginning to waft from every corner. That’s right, the Mid-Autumn Festival is nearly upon us! It’s a season of pure, unadulterated joy, a time for family gatherings, lantern-lit strolls, and, of course, the star of the show: the magnificent mooncake.

Now, for a true connoisseur of life’s finer things, a mooncake is more than just a delicious pastry; it’s a symbol of love, togetherness, and generosity. For those who celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, gifting mooncakes to your nearest and dearest loved ones is a sweet and beautiful tradition to share a little love and light around.

And what better way to share this love of mooncakes than with an exquisite, breathtaking mooncake box? This year, for the very first time, Marriott Bonvoy hosted a Mooncake Box Exhibition, elevating the beloved gift-giving tradition into an art form and proving that the presentation is every bit as captivating as the treat itself.

Imagine this: you’re strolling through an art gallery, admiring various pieces of artworks. It could be an intricate sculpture, or perhaps even a thought-provoking painting. Now, what if the artwork on display was a mooncake box instead?

This is exactly the concept behind the first-ever Marriott Bonvoy Mooncake Box Exhibition, a truly unique and enchanting event held at the R Studio Lounge in the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre. Stepping inside this exhibition feels like walking through a high-end gallery (but with mooncake boxes!) with each exquisite mooncake box displayed like a precious artefact.

The exhibition showcases the beautiful journey of the evolution of mooncake packaging. Mooncakes used to be gifted in simple paper wraps, but this tradition has since changed, now utilising intricate, limited-edition boxes, highlighting exquisite creativity and craftsmanship. Each box was a miniature work of art in its own right, something you’d want to keep long after the last crumb of mooncake has been savoured.

Of course, no mooncake box exhibition would be complete without a tasting! Guests were treated to an exclusive sampling of this year’s mooncakes, savouring classic flavours like rich lotus paste and sweet red bean while admiring the intricate designs that housed them. The experience was a beautiful feast for both the eyes and the palate, a perfect harmony of art and taste.

Here’s a glimpse of the masterpieces on display during the mooncake box exhibition:

Additionally, the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre is also hosting a special Mid-Autumn Afternoon Tea Set offering at the R Bar. Available daily now until 6th October, 2025, priced at MYR 128 nett.

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