MANDARIN ORIENTAL, THE BEST AND OLDEST AND GRANDEST OF ALL GRAND DAME HOTELS IN HONG KONG, CELEBRATED ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY ON 17 OCTOBER 2013 WITH A STAR-STUDDED GUEST LIST AND STELLAR SHOW FOR A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS!
Fans of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong!
George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Darcy Bussell and Boris Johnson
Bryan Ferry performs for a very small, very very exclusive audience!
International stars, regional bigwigs, assorted tycoons and the obligatory local Hong Kong stars, actors, actresses, singers, entertainers and wealthy tai-tai congregated to celebrate this historic occasion since almost all would not be around (or in the mood if so) to toast Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong's 100th birthday in 2063.
Below are the amazing 3-D projections on MO HK.
Happy 50th birthday, Mandarin Oriental HK!
The hotel facade featured the junk that brought trade, fame and fortune to Hong Kong 50 years ago
The Grande Dame is a youthful 50!
The ever changing facade of Mandarin Oriental HK's facade was a de facto tourist attraction
Guests on Statue Square watching the stunning 3-D projections
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, took time to visit his ex-colony
Darcey Bussell and Boris Johnson
Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music performed at the gala. Too bad he is 68 and not 50 as that would be perfect!
I love Bryan Ferry's oriental jacket
Bryan Ferry with General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Edouard Ettedgui
Edouard Ettedgui and Dame Helen Mirren
Fans of MO HK!
MANDARIN
ORIENTAL CELEBRATES 50 FANTASTIC YEARS
IN HONG
KONG WITH A STAR-STUDDED GALA
Mandarin Oriental celebrated the 50th anniversary of its flagship Hong Kong property with a
glamorous gala party yesterday.
To celebrate 50 fantastic years, Mandarin Oriental,
Hong Kong welcomed over 800 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests from
Hong Kong and around the world. Celebrities and VIPs included Mandarin Oriental
fans Dame Helen Mirren, Maggie Cheung, Bryan Ferry, Vivienne Tam, Karen Mok,
Mary McCartney, Frederick Forsyth, Caterina Murino, Darcey Bussell, and Sir
David Tang. Notable guests from Hong Kong included Moses Chan, Aimee Chan, Hins
Cheung, Michelle Wai, Kathy Chou, Ankie Beilke, Pansy Ho, Simon and Daisy Ho,
Maisy Ho, Yvette Yuen, Ming Ho and Louisa
Cheng, to name a few. Overseas guests included George Osborne, Boris Johnson, Olivier Krug and Pierre Gagnaire.
The magnificent evening began with a star-studded red carpet
arrival in front of the hotel, which drew a stellar crowd. Guests were welcomed
by Edouard Ettedgui, the Group’s Chief Executive, Jonas Schuermann, General Manager/Area
Vice President, Operations and hotel colleagues. An
extraordinary outdoor spectacle, fusing history, design and technology – three
elements for which the Group is renowned – then took place. A three-dimensional projection over the
façade of the property traced the hotel’s history and beginnings in 1963 and
the subsequent development of the Group into the global luxury brand that it is
today.
“From our great
beginning in 1963, our brand has grown to 45 luxury hotels in major global
destinations,” said Edouard Ettedgui ,
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Chief Executive. “It is fitting that tonight
however; we pay tribute to our original flagship, our wonderful staff and our
loyal guests. The service excellence and attention to detail given by our 850
colleagues each and every day is why this hotel is held in such high regard by
so many people around the world,” he added.
Later in the evening, guests were treated to live
performances by two of the Group’s celebrity fans, Hong Kong’s very own
actress, singer and songwriter Karen Mok and the enigmatic Bryan Ferry. Menus were
prepared by talented Executive Chef Uwe Opocensky and his team, and The City
Contemporary Dance Company, showcased a “Dance of Golden Fans” choreographed by
Willy Tsao.
François Curiel, President of Christie’s Asia
auctioned off three outstanding prizes raising funds for local charities
Mindset, The Hong Kong Red Cross and Hong Kong Cancer Fund.
“This iconic hotel has long been in the heart and hearts of
the Hong Kong people, and we are delighted that so many guests
could join us to celebrate this momentous occasion,” said Jonas Schuermann,
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s General Manager/Area Vice President, Operations.
About
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is the epitome of contemporary luxury, combined with Oriental heritage.
Having delighted guests with award-winning service and impressive facilities
for 50 years, it is the much-loved address for those seeking an exclusive
sanctuary in the heart of this exciting city. The spacious rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the
famous Victoria Harbour
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the
award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts
and residences. The Group has grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company
into a global brand and now operates, or has under development, 45 hotels
representing over 11,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, 11 in
The Americas and 14 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the
Group operates or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental
connected to its properties.
Brandon and Jenny Chau
Ankie Beilke
Christina Ting and Tracy Chan
MO Chef Pierre Gagnaire and billionaire Cecil Chao who offered HK$ 500 million to anyone who could get his lesbian daughter to marry him and 'cure' her
Pierre Gagnaire and tycoon Cecil Chao
Elisa Ghigo and Arnaud Barthelemy
Francois Curiel, Benjamin Vuchot and Peter Cheung
Francois Curiel, president of Christie's Asia auctions the prizes
Julien Hui, Ming Ho and Sherman Tang
Valerie and Maria Wu
Famous designer Vivienne Tam
Lady Lucy and Sir David Tang
Simon Ho, Pansy Ho and George Ho
Ronald and Reggie Kwok
Sherman Tang and Ming Ho
Sally Lo and Robert Lo
Pansy Ho and George Ho
Michael Wu
Michelle and Hins Cheung
Moses and Aimee Chan
Michael and Muriel Kadoorie
Martha and Ben Keswick
Claire and Benjamin Vuchot
Dame Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Mirren
I love her cross belt!
Gordon and Ivy Wu
Simon Aboud and Mary McCartney
Wesley Wan
Paisley Wu
Yummy dessert bar
Irene So, Eunis Lam and Andrew Yuen
Aaron Harilela and Laura Sellati
Alice Chiu
Dennis and Betty Sun
Vivienne Tam and Bryan Ferry
Douglas Young
Victoria Tang and Christopher
General manager of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Edouard Ettedgui and Dame Helen Mirren
Big fans of Mandarin Oriental!
Maisy Ho, Mira and V-Nee Yeh, Simon and Daisy Ho
Sheeva, David and Avisha Harilela
Sean Fitzpatrick
Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung taking photos of Bryan Ferry
Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung
Karen Mok's mother, Karen Mok and her husband Johannes Natterer
Maggie Cheung and Vivienne Tam
Maisy Ho, Maggie Cheung and Pansy Ho
Maisy Ho, Daisy and Simon Ho
Kim Robinson
Karen Mok's performance
Karen Mok performs at MO's 50th
Helen Mirren and Karen Mok
Dancers
Chef Pierr Gasgoigne, Cecil Chao and Sally Lo
Cecil Chao
Bryan Ferry plays the harmonica
Bryan Ferry performs for a very exclusive audience
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