SHADES OF LOTUS
- ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION

Stillness. Beauty. Becoming. The lotus tells its story.

A mindful journey through art, taste, and tradition.

The lotus tells its story

Step into the graceful world of the lotus – a timeless symbol of Vietnamese beauty, resilience, and tradition – in a tranquil waterfront sanctuary of Hoi An.

 

 

Namia River Retreat presents Hoi An’s Hidden Charm – Shades of Lotus, a riverside Art & Design Exhibition that celebrates the hidden charms of Vietnamese culture and the symbolic spirit of the lotus. Rooted in tradition yet open to reinterpretation, the event invites guests on a journey to unveil how timeless values continue to inspire the contemporary artistic spirits.

 
Set within the open embrace of The Merchant Restaurant, to the sounds of bamboo and Nipa palms dancing to the Thu Bon River’s breeze, the event brings together four creative voices:
 
+ Nguyen Hoang Ngan, fashion designer turned painter, shares her instinctive, dreamlike masterpieces born from movement, memory, and pure emotion.
+ HuongColor, seasoned creative and founder of VietnamColor, invites us to reconnect with cultural roots through vivid, contemporary expression.
+ Trinh Bich Thuy, fashion artisan and preservationist, presents a refined dialogue between heritage and modernity through her quilted Áo Dài.
+ Chef Thu Le, Executive Chef at Namia River Retreat, whose culinary storytelling brings the lotus to life on each plate, anchored in Hoi An’s spirit, lifted by elegant simplicity.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT
The lotus story – through art & cuisine: 

– Poetic lotus-inspired paintings via the Lotus Maiden collection by Nguyen Hoang Ngan and the Lotus Realm collection by HuongColor.

– The elegance of tradition revived through Lotus Dreams in Clouds – a fashion collection by Trinh Bich Thuy.

– Refined culinary story told through lotus-infused creations by Chef Thu Le.

 

Serene Riverside Setting
The Merchant Restaurant at Namia River Retreat, nestled along the curves of the Thu Bon River, becomes a contemporary canvas for cultural and natural expressions. Lanterns glow softly as the evening unfolds, echoing the gentle beauty of Hội An’s heritage and Namia’s philosophy of mindful living.
Creative souls, shared moments 
Join a gathering of artists, designers, and storytellers for the night, celebrating the transformation from the stillness of time-honored symbol into the contemporary movement of art and cuisine at Namia River Retreat.
EVENT DETAILS

➤ Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025

➤ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

➤ Location: The Merchant Restaurant | Namia River Retreat

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

 17:30–18:00 | Welcome Reception 

➤ 18:00–18:15 | Lantern Lighting Ritual at Lotus Pond

➤ 18:15–18:30 | Opening Words, as told by our General Manager

➤ 18:40–19:00 | Exhibition Introduction—The lotus story

➤ 19:00 – 21:00 | Live Exhibition Showcase of Art – Design – Cuisines & Cocktail & Canapé Dinner
–  Lotus Realm—First Art Collection Introduction
-  Lotus Dreams in Clouds—Fashion Collection Introduction
-  Lotus Maiden—Second Art Collection Introduction
 
 
Note: After a private view on Thursday, 26 June 2025, these exhibitions will open until 13 July, 2025
This one-night-only experience is a heartfelt tribute to the Lotus – and through it, to the Vietnamese spirit: grounded in tradition, open to creativity, and quietly radiant in beauty. 

1 VILLA – 1 BEDROOM

1 Bedroom Villa with Spa Sala, Jacuzzi & Outdoor Private Dining

Indoor 100 sqm, Pool & Terrace 200 sqm, Total 300 sqm

–  Private pool villa with 180-degree river view

–  Open-plan bedroom with 4-poster bed

–  En-suite bathroom, sunken bathtub, vanity and shower

–  Pool with loungers, open-air lounge, river dining sala

–  All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles

 

Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee

facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, double vanity, shower and sunken bathtub.

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27 VILLAS - 1 BEDROOM

18 King / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm

09 Twin / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm

–  Private pool villa with direct River view

–  Open-plan bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view

–  En-suite bathroom with vanity and shower

–  Lounge opening onto terrace, pool with loungers

–  All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles

 

 

Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, vanity, indoor and outdoor shower and sunken bathtub

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4 VILLAS – 2 BEDROOMS

2 Bedroom Villa with Kids Room and Outdoor Family Dining

1 Twin room & 1 King room / Indoor 80 sqm, Pool 130 sqm, Total 210 sqm

–  Main bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view

–  Main en-suite bathroom, vanity and shower

–  Twin bedroom with vanity and shower

–  Indoor lounge, outdoor dining area, pool with loungers

–  All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles

 

Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, double vanity, shower and sunken bathtub (king), shower (twin)

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2 VILLAS – 2 BEDROOMS

2 Bedroom Villa with Kids Room and Outdoor Family Dining

1 Twin room & 1 King room / Indoor 80 sqm, Pool 130 sqm, Total 210 sqm

–  Main bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view

–  Main en-suite bathroom, vanity and shower

–  Twin bedroom with vanity and shower

–  Indoor lounge, outdoor dining area, pool with loungers

–  All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles

 

Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, double vanity, shower and sunken bathtub (king), shower (twin)

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26 VILLAS – 1 BEDROOM

12 King / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm

14 Twin / Indoor 62 sqm, Pool & Terrace 86 sqm, Total 148 sqm

–  Private pool villa with garden and nipa palm view

–  Open-plan bedroom, sunken bathtub, pool view

–  En-suite bathroom with vanity and shower

–  Lounge opening onto terrace, pool with loungers

–  All standard facilities and bamboo bicycles

Facilities include wireless internet, air conditioning, tea & coffee facilities, mini bar, safety box, telephone, television, hairdryer, vanity, indoor and outdoor shower and sunken bathtub

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