Cover Set beside the heritage wonder of Ha Long Bay, Echoes of Elegance unveils a multi-sensory art space
Set beside the heritage wonder of Ha Long Bay, Echoes of Elegance unveils a multi-sensory art space
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Set beside the heritage wonder of Ha Long Bay, Echoes of Elegance unveils a multi-sensory art space where Vietnamese heritage is reborn within the luxurious surroundings of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort.
Seated in the middle of Vue Lounge, light filters through vast glass frames, turning Ha Long Bay into a living masterpiece. In the gentle days of autumn, this space transforms into the stage for Echoes of Elegance – Lifestyle of Art & Culinary Journey: an exhibition where the memories of craft villages, handmade materials, and contemporary creativity collide, converse, and illuminate. Here, the Song fish trap becomes a symbol of inheritance, silk becomes a layer of memory, and visitors are not only observers but participants in a multi-sensory journey where art lingers in taste, scent, touch, and even breath.
Above Seated in the middle of Vue Lounge, light filters through vast glass frames, turning Ha Long Bay into a living masterpiece
Seated in the middle of Vue Lounge, light filters through vast glass frames, turning Ha Long Bay into a living masterpiece
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Above In the refined setting of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, Echoes of Elegance is more than an exhibition
Above In the refined setting of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, Echoes of Elegance is more than an exhibition
In the refined setting of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, Echoes of Elegance is more than an exhibition
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In the refined setting of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, Echoes of Elegance embodies a lifestyle defined by luxury, sophistication, and the seamless connection between heritage and modernity.
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When Ha Long Bay becomes creative inspiration
Held at Vue Lounge, Echoes of Elegance gathers a constellation of creative talents: makeup artist Nam Trung, designer Lam Gia Khang, painter Nguyen Manh Hung, and artisans from Hung Hoc craft village, among others. The exhibition takes on the scope of a multidimensional art event where vision, fashion, gastronomy, fragrance, and heritage memories blend into a complete sensory experience.
Above Held at Vue Lounge, Echoes of Elegance gathers a constellation of creative talents
Above Held at Vue Lounge, Echoes of Elegance gathers a constellation of creative talents
Held at Vue Lounge, Echoes of Elegance gathers a constellation of creative talents
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Above The spirit of heritage is revived through 12 distinctive installations
Above Legend through the reflection of water echoes the myth of the Dragon’s descent, mirroring the bay’s legendary landscape
The spirit of heritage is revived through 12 distinctive installations
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The spirit of heritage is revived through 12 distinctive installations. Derivative Song Fish Catcher, made from bamboo, recalls the rhythm of sea life. Figure – Traditional Beauty captures the evolution of Vietnamese femininity, from betel-stained lips to the sheen of modern lipstick. Legend through the reflection of water echoes the myth of the Dragon’s descent, mirroring the bay’s legendary landscape. Homeland flavour by the heritage bay transforms familiar ingredients like rice paper into contemporary art. Meanwhile, Heritage Sail, Echo, Derivative Fishing Gear, and Body – Mind – Intention unfold layers of emotion, bridging the present with generations past.
Above At its heart, the exhibition is a dialogue between tradition and modernity
At its heart, the exhibition is a dialogue between tradition and modernity
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Above Vietnamese handicrafts—My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools—are reimagined through visual artistry
Above Vietnamese handicrafts—My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools—are reimagined through visual artistry
Vietnamese handicrafts—My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools—are reimagined through visual artistry
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Above Vietnamese handicrafts, My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools, are reimagined through visual artistry
Vietnamese handicrafts, My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools, are reimagined through visual artistry
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At its heart, the exhibition is a dialogue between tradition and modernity. Vietnamese handicrafts, My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools, are reimagined through visual artistry. Lam Gia Khang’s minimalist silhouettes celebrate feminine grace, while Nam Trung’s makeup artistry honours timeless beauty through a contemporary lens. Together with reliefs, ink paintings, light, fragrance, and cuisine, they compose a rich and immersive artistic journey.
Above Vietnamese handicrafts—My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools—are reimagined through visual artistry
Vietnamese handicrafts—My A silk, Tan Chau silk, bamboo silk, mac nua, bamboo, and fishing tools—are reimagined through visual artistry
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InterContinental Halong Bay Resort – Where art embraces lifestyle
If the artworks are the soul of the exhibition, then InterContinental Halong Bay Resort is the body that brings it to life. With its elegant architecture and panoramic views of the heritage bay, the resort becomes a bridge between past and present, local identity and cosmopolitan allure.
A defining feature of Echoes of Elegance is its expansion of art beyond sight—to taste and scent. In the Culinary Journey, crafted by InterContinental chefs and guest chefs such as Jack Prakit Sawetbut (Kimpton Koh Samui, Thailand), local ingredients are transformed into edible artworks. Whisper of the Sea evokes the sound of waves through fresh seafood, while Traces of Autumn carries the fragrance of green rice, stirring nostalgic memories of the countryside.
Above A defining feature of Echoes of Elegance is its expansion of art beyond sight—to taste and scent
A defining feature of Echoes of Elegance is its expansion of art beyond sight—to taste and scent
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Above A defining feature of Echoes of Elegance is its expansion of art beyond sight—to taste and scent
A defining feature of Echoes of Elegance is its expansion of art beyond sight—to taste and scent
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Above The Scent of the Sea—a blend of pine needles, cedar, cypress, jasmine, and orange blossom—envelops the senses
Above The Scent of the Sea—a blend of pine needles, cedar, cypress, jasmine, and orange blossom—envelops the senses
The Scent of the Sea—a blend of pine needles, cedar, cypress, jasmine, and orange blossom—envelops the senses
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At the same time, the Scent of the Sea, a blend of pine needles, cedar, cypress, jasmine, and orange blossom envelops the senses, creating a symphony of fragrance and sound inspired by the ocean. All of this unfolds in the Vue Lounge, where Ha Long Bay itself forms a majestic natural backdrop, amplifying the immersive experience.
Above Here, art is not confined to walls—it lives in the play of light, the scent in the air
Above Here, art is not confined to walls—it lives in the play of light, the scent in the air
Here, art is not confined to walls—it lives in the play of light, the scent in the air
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Here, art is not confined to walls, it lives in the play of light, the scent in the air, the attentive service, and the moments of serenity found at the Club InterContinental Lounge or during a pearl spa ritual. This is the essence of Elegance that the resort seeks to embody: a lifestyle where guests relax, live with art, and touch heritage in every detail.
Above The Echoes of Elegance exhibition runs from 25 September to 23 October 2025 at InterContinental Halong Bay Resort
The Echoes of Elegance exhibition runs from 25 September to 23 October 2025 at InterContinental Halong Bay Resort
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The Echoes of Elegance exhibition runs from 25 September to 23 October 2025 at InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a refined artistic world beside the heritage bay. To mark the occasion, the resort presents the Doors Unlocked Package, including two nights in the Halong Bay Suite, a pearl spa treatment, a six-course culinary experience, and a host of exclusive privileges. The offer is valid for bookings made before 20 October 2025 for stays during the exhibition period.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit the InterContinental Halong Bay Resort website. IHG One Rewards members enjoy 10% off the best available rate when booking directly.
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