Celebrations of the new year are underway in many parts of the world, where 2023 is now a reality.
Kiribati, a Pacific country, welcomed in the new Year. New Zealand was just an hour behind.
Many gathered in Sydney to witness the renowned fireworks display.
Sydney’s fireworks were launched from the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and barges at its famous harbour.
Many others gathered to view the fireworks from the Sydney Botanic Gardens.
People had gathered early in order to have a prime location to view the midnight fireworks over Sydney Opera House.
New Zealand’s Hagley park celebrations featured live music and fireworks.
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To celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour
Taiwanese people celebrate with fireworks that light up the skyline of Taipei 101.
Although Thailand is still just a few hours away from the new year, many people are already out celebrating, such as these women who took photos at the illuminations at Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai.
During celebrations in Bangkok Thailand (Thailand), bottles of wine were pictured inside a tuk tuk.
Many will celebrate Chinese New Year within three weeks, but there are many regions that also mark New Year’s Eve. The West Tour Park in Huai’an in East China’s Jiangsu Province has attracted thousands of people to light shows and fireworks.