Australia was one of the first countries in the world to welcome the New Year. The 12-minute firework show in Sydney, Australia, featured a great combination of fireworks, music and lights which captured the attention of local people and tourists. |
Displaying advanced technology, the fireworks show was highly appreciated for the use of 3D images. |
Many special images of nature and notable sightseeing spots in Australia were screened across the Sydney Habor Bridge as the melody of the famous song “Great Southern Land” played for excited onlookers. |
An estimated 1.5 million people saw the fireworks show at the Sydney Habor Bridge and around 1 billion people watched the show through television or media channels. |
Large numbers of people flocked to Moscow, Russia to celebrate the New Year. |
Christmas trees were well decorated in the centre of the city. |
A shopping centre had a large decorated giant gift box on display. |
A music gala took place on Tverskaia Street. |
People were enthralled by the art performances on display. |
Red Square in Moscow, Russia was crowded by spectators. |
Adults wanted to relive their childhood once again as many adult guests took photographs alongside Santa Claus and the Snow Princess. |
A gift fair held in Red Square attracted many visitors. |
Gzel porcelain products were on display at the gift fair. |
A fireworks show was held in Moscow to welcome in 2019. |
The colourful fireworks show lit up the sky above Russia. |
Thousands of local people and tourists gathered together in famous spots across Prague, in the Czech Republic, on December 31 to watch firework displays on New Year’s Eve. |
A couple records an unforgettable moment together. |
A corner of the sky lit up by fireworks. |
Young people seek different ways to celebrate New Year 2019. |
Around 1 million flocked to Manhattan, New York, USA on December 31 to welcome in the New Year. |
Visitors wore raincoats and brought along colourful accessories with which to enjoy the music gala held in Times Square. |
The weather was rainy and the temperature was 7 degree Celsius at the celebration. |
Despite rainy and cold weather, many people eagerly waited for the countdown party in Times Square. |
Welcoming in the New Year in Times Square is a tradition for many people in New York. |
In Cairo, Egypt, local people and tourists gathered together on Tahria Street on the banks of River Nile to welcome in the New Year. |
A family anticipation the start of the New Year |
Young people take photographs to preserve memories of the special occasion. |
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