How did different countries celebrate the new year?
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Countries celebrated the new year with fireworks, light shows, traditional events, and heightened security. Sydney and Auckland featured major fireworks, while cities in Asia used gongs and drones. European capitals held vibrant festivities, with Paris, Berlin, and London drawing large crowds. African nations like Kenya and Egypt hosted public fireworks, and the U.S. marked the occasion with multimedia shows and tight security. Celebrations reflected local customs, recent events, and a mix of tradition and innovation.
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Ringing in the new year at the Washington Monument
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Sydney lit up the Harbour Bridge. Berlin transformed the Brandenburg Gate into a dance floor. Paris drew crowds for a communal countdown. Bangkok combined fireworks and drones, Dubai illuminated the Burj Khalifa, and Rio de Janeiro hosted a record-setting beachfront event.
London celebrated with fireworks at Big Ben and the London Eye. Paris, Berlin, and Dubai held large public events. Athens used silent fireworks to protect pets. Hong Kong opted for a light show after a recent tragedy. South Korea and Beijing showcased traditional and high-tech celebrations.
Sydney, Australia celebrated with fireworks over the Harbour Bridge. Across Asia, cities held vibrant festivities with fireworks and drone displays. Mauritius, Seychelles, and Réunion were among the first in Africa to welcome the new year.
Auckland's Sky Tower in New Zealand launched 2,500 fireworks, while Australians gathered to commemorate Bondi Beach terror attack victims and celebrate the new year. Seoul and Tokyo marked the new year with traditional gongs, though Tokyo's Shibuya district canceled its countdown for security reasons. In Croatia, a town held a traditional new year lunch with music, dancing, and a chilly swim.