Leading jewelry brand Chow Sang Sang partners with Hope & Sesame, ranked No. 7 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, to unveil a limited-time pop-up in Guangzhou.
Titled Gold Vibes, the collaboration draws inspiration from the Mandala in Chow Sang Sang’s Cultural Blessings collection, merging Eastern philosophy with Hope & Sesame’s masterful interpretation of local flavors.
Together, they invite urbanites into an immersive journey, where the taste of a signature cocktail meets the artistry of gold, offering a sanctuary of balance, connection, and quiet joy in the heart of the city.
In Rhythm with the Heart: The Mandala as Muse
The partnership stems from a shared desire to connect with modern urban dwellers on an emotional level.
Rooted in Cantonese heritage, Gold Vibes blends jewelry and flavor in a contemporary narrative that reflects the pursuit of calm and wholeness in fast-paced lives.
At its core lies the Mandala, an Oriental philosophical emblem, inspiring The Oriental jewelry pieces from Chow Sang Sang’s Cultural Blessings collection.
These exquisite creations are meticulously wrought in gold using linked-bead motifs and filigree openwork, embodying the Mandala’s perfect symmetry.
Each piece carries a unique wish: Wealth from All Directions for prosperity, Perfect 10 for completeness, and Lotus in Every Step for growth and progress.
Known for its creative use of Cantonese ingredients and narrative-driven mixology, Hope & Sesame shares the same commitment to emotional connection through craftsmanship.
This pop-up transcends mere tasting.
It becomes a dialogue between blessings in gold and sensations awakened through flavor.
Golden Moments at the Jinxi Bing Shi
Tucked away on Miao Qian Xi Jie in Dongshankou, a nostalgic ice cream store glows anew.
The pop-up extends Chow Sang Sang’s 90-year legacy, weaving Eastern aesthetics with vintage Cantonese charm.
Inspired by the brand’s Begonia motif packaging, the space pairs green lattice windows with patterned tiles, evoking the golden days of 1930s Guangzhou.
Inside the Jinxi Bing Shi zone, retro-style Chow Sang Sang posters, specially commissioned from an artist, reinterpret 1950s Lingnan flair for modern jewelry.
A symbolic touch: the limited-edition signature cocktail '∞ Loop' is adorned with a postage-stamp garnish taken from the same artwork.
Guests will also discover curated vintage treasures, from a classic alarm clock, old jewelry trays, to the original paper receipts from decades past.
Each detail is a tangible memento of treasured moments, stirring warm nostalgia.
An Energy Field in Motion
As the gentle rhythm of handpan music fills the air, guests transition from the ice cream store into the intimate, contemporary bar space of Hope & Sesame, a haven of Eastern spirit.
Here, they can try on Mandala creations, enjoy five limited-edition cocktails, and even craft their personal circle of perfection.
Each cocktail reflects the Mandala’s philosophy of harmony between heaven, earth, and humanity:
∞ Loop – Coffee and berries set the opening note, the signature of the menu.
Green Is the New Gold – Dragon well tea and melon, a flowing surprise of freshness.
Gold River – Herbal brightness crowned with an '8' motif for good fortune.
Fortune Highball – Roasted tea and incense smoke, steeped in meditative calm.
Perfect 10 – Mandala etched into a crystal-clear cube, uniting flavor and form.
Golden Hour Awaits
From August 6 to September 7, 2025, the Golde Vibes pop-up invites guests in Guangzhou for a sensory celebration: a Canton-inspired cocktail in one hand, a blessing-infused gold piece in the other.
Exclusive offers will be available at both Chow Sang Sang boutiques and Hope & Sesame during the pop-up period.
Wherever your journey begins, the meeting point is the same:
Gold Vibes.
Golden Hour.
See you tonight.
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