Article: Mandarin Oriental, New York Makes a Spectacular Entry With Exclusive Grand Opening Gala; Oriental-Inspired Theme, International Celebrities and a Performance by Billy Joel Set the Scene for a Vibrant Opening.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Mandarin Oriental, New York celebrated its grand opening Monday, December 1st with a private lavish gala attended by more than 700 celebrities, dignitaries, royalty and society guests.

The list of international celebrities who made the evening's red carpet entrance included entertainers Isabella Rossellini, John Leguizamo, Michelle Yeoh, Kevin Nealon, Gina Lolabridgida, Tina Louise, and Neil Sedaka; photographer and cousin to the Queen of England, The Earl of Lichfield; architect I.M. Pei; entrepreneur David Tang; author Frederick Forsyth; celebrity chefs Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud, fashion designer Vivienne Tam; models Ling ...

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