A bright moon, a gathering together.
On the evening of September 24, 2026, the Mid-Autumn celebration co-hosted by Visions France and Renaissance Paris Tour Eiffel came to a successful close at the Renaissance Paris Nobel Tour Eiffel Hotel.
Under the moonlight by the Seine, intertwined with the glow of the Eiffel Tower, guests from diverse fields gathered in Paris to share a special evening that blended the charm of Eastern tradition with the elegance of Paris. From the welcome cocktail at 6:30 p.m. to the free-flowing conversations that continued late into the night, it was an evening filled with both the warmth of Mid-Autumn and the romance of Paris.
The Mid-Autumn Night Warmly Begins
Guests signed in and entered one after another. The evening began to unfold. Old and new friends raised their glasses and exchanged greetings under the moonlight and lights, creating a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
Full Moon for Mid-Autumn · Gathering in Paris
On this traditional Chinese festival symbolizing reunion, friendship, and sharing, we brought together friends from China and France to enjoy a beautiful Mid-Autumn night through gastronomy, culture, and exchange.
Mr. Bruno Lionel-Marie, Deputy Mayor of the 16th Arrondissement of Paris (second from left),
Ms. Solveig Herth, General Manager of Renaissance Hotel (first from right)
On behalf of the organizer, Visions France, we extend a warm welcome to all the political guests, business association representatives, entrepreneurs, brand partners, and media friends present here tonight.
Ms. Solveig Herth, General Manager of Renaissance Hotel, first delivered a welcome speech, extending a warm welcome to all the guests and expressing her support and best wishes for China-France cultural exchange.
Philippe Liu (President of BIG, CEO of Visions France) then delivered a speech, sharing the original intention and vision behind hosting the Mid-Autumn celebration. He expressed the hope of using Mid-Autumn as a bond to let more friends experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture in Paris, and extended his Mid-Autumn greetings to everyone.
Cultural Experience · A Splendid Array of Highlights
As the night deepened, the lights of the Eiffel Tower quietly lit up outside the window. The cocktail dinner and cultural experience unfolded slowly under the moonlight and lights, and the elegant charm of Mid-Autumn quietly flowed through the moment.
The taste of Mid-Autumn always begins with mooncakes. Arranged quietly on the plates, each mooncake seems to hold the fullness of an entire autumn within its small, delicate form. Guests leaned in for a closer look, softly asking about the meaning behind each filling, as if unwrapping a letter from the East.
As the guzheng performance began, it felt as if a breeze from the East was drifting through the Parisian night sky. The strings rang clear and bright, now like spring water washing over stones, now like moonlight shining through the pines. Guests paused their conversations and listened quietly — in that moment, the bustle along the Seine seemed to fade away, leaving only the guzheng and the moonlight in dialogue.
As the brush and ink were laid out, guests picked up their brushes and wrote. Some wrote “Mid-Autumn,” some wrote “reunion,” and others tried for the first time to write their own Chinese names with a brush. Within the horizontal and vertical strokes, the dashes and the sweeping lines, lay the thousand-year spirit of Chinese characters, as well as blessings that transcend language. The scent of ink was faint, but the sentiment was deep.
A cup of clear tea was gently poured. The tea liquor was limpid, and its fragrance curled softly in the air. Guided by the tea master, guests experienced the Eastern aesthetics of “harmony, tranquility, and elegance.” Raising their cups and taking a gentle sip, it seemed as though they were drinking in the calm and serenity of Mid-Autumn itself.
Garments fluttered gracefully, and wide sleeves unfurled gently. Guests changed into Hanfu and paused to take photos in the night scenery of the Eiffel Tower. The beauty of Eastern attire met the romantic Parisian night, and surprisingly, there was no sense of incongruity — in that moment, tradition was no longer distant, and culture was no longer abstract. It was right there between the folds of the garments and within the smiles.
The sweetness of mooncakes, the gentle tipsiness of cocktails, the lingering notes of the guzheng, the quiet serenity of ink fragrance, the warmth of tea, and the elegance of Hanfu — on this night, traditional culture was no longer a symbol in books, but a real experience to be tasted, heard, touched, and worn.
Lucky Draw · Endless Surprises
As the night was at its fullest, the Mid-Autumn Lucky Draw kicked off amid anticipation and laughter.
Our thanks go to all the brand partners for providing such a rich array of prizes, including hotel accommodations, beauty gift sets, Swiss watches, dining vouchers, travel experiences, and fine wine. In each round, brand representatives were invited on stage to draw the winners and present the awards. At times the room held its breath, and at times it erupted in cheers.
Every gift is a token of goodwill; every draw is a blessing born of a reunion beneath the moon. Our heartfelt thanks go to all our partners for their generous support, which added both an extra touch of surprise and an extra measure of warmth to this Mid-Autumn night.
A Bright Moon over the Seine · Sharing This Mid-Autumn Moment
The meaning of Mid-Autumn lies not only in the full moon, but even more in the gathering of people. New friends met here, old friends reunited here, and different languages and cultures found a shared warmth beneath the same Mid-Autumn moonlight. As the night deepened, the venue remained lively. This night was not merely a celebration of Mid-Autumn, but also a cross-cultural encounter and connection.
