Gary Tulman, Kimberly Savoie, Jeffrey Tulman, of Pairpoint Glass Company.
Traditional Chinese calligraphy took place to celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig at Mandarin Oriental, Boston.
The Lion Dance wowed the crowd at the annual Chinese New Year celebration at Mandarin Oriental, Boston.
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Guests were able to select a hong bao (red envelope with a gift) from the lai see (fortune tree) at the close of the event.
Mandarin Oriental, Boston GM Philipp Knuepfer welcomed the Lunar New Year and wished the guests prosperity during the traditional Lion Dance.
Chef Daniel Boulud and Mandarin Oriental, Boston GM Philipp Knuepfer welcomed guests, who were treated to oysters, a roasted suckling pig, and Asian-inspired cuisine.
Kathryn Green, James Reardon, Emanuel Falcone
Tian Hua, Elina Chen, Jason Li, Ke Li, of Shanghai Zhangjiang Boston Enterprise Park.
Boston’s business VIPs, Chinatown arts and community leaders, reps from the events and hospitality industry, and other Hub illuminati came together to kick off the Chinese New Year at the Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston in the Back Bay on Feb. 7. The Year of the Earth Pig celebration featured a traditional lai see (fortune) tree, custom Chinese calligraphy for guests, and a lively Lion Dance.
The annual party also recognized the luxury hotel’s 10th anniversary in Boston, with remarks by Mandarin Oriental, Boston GM Philipp Knuepfer. Also on hand, world-renowned Chef Daniel Boulud, presenting a roasted suckling pig and other delicacies from the hotel’s Bar Boulud. Among the attendees: reporter Janet Wu; Boston Athletic Association big Tom Grilk; Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Director Kathryn Green; Emerald Necklace Conservancy prez Karen Mauney-Brodek; Kwong Kow Chinese School Board Chair Theresa Tsoi; MFA Fashion Arts Curator Michelle Finamore; Mass. Office of Travel & Tourism boss Francois Nivaud; Ben and Tonya Mezrich; newly retired head of the GBCVB Pat Moscaritolo; real estate aficionado Michael Carucci; party planner extraordinaire Lynn Dale, and more.
Photography by: Person + Killian Photography
