Countries around the world welcome New Year 2021 with fireworks

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Jan 01, 2021
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Countries around the world welcome New Year 2021 with fireworks

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Countries around the world have welcomed 2021 with fireworks, but crowds were only allowed at some displays. New Zealand was one of the first countries in the world to welcome the New Year. Fireworks exploded over Hagley Park in Christchurch during New Year celebrations.

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as New Year celebrations begin in Australia. One million people would usually crowd the Sydney Harbour to watch the annual fireworks. But this year authorities advised revelers to watch the fireworks on television amid COVID-19. Melbourne, Australia's second-most populous city, cancelled its fireworks.

Taiwan hosted its usual fireworks display by its capital city's iconic tower, Taipei 101.

Thailand ushered in the New Year with a fireworks display at the Iconsiam mall in Bangkok. The country had imposed a ban on large gatherings and events across the country in an effort to contain its worst coronavirus epidemic yet.

Officials in Hong Kong cancelled the pyrotechnics over Victoria Harbour, as well as the annual iconic Lunar New Year parade in February. This makes 2021 the second year in a row the city has missed out on the usually lavish annual celebrations.

Japan rang in the New Year without its annual event at which Emperor Naruhito and other imperial family members greet members of the public. In Tokyo, not only were all-night trains cancelled on New Year's Eve, but several of the city's big countdown parties, concerts and other seasonal gatherings were called off as well, including the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing party. A bell chimed at the Sensoji temple.

In Russia, President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual message, which was available online.


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