On the other side of the planet, from New Zealand to Beijing, the countries of the world marked their transition to the new year 2024.
On the other side of the planet, some countries celebrated the New Year well before others, it’s a question of time zone. New Zealand was one of the first countries to welcome 2024. Fireworks lit up the sky as the top of the Sky Tower lit up in different colors as the fireworks exploded in the night sky.
In Australia, the Sydney Harbor Bridge was the focal point of a famous midnight fireworks and light show watched by an estimated 425 million people worldwide each year, according to city authorities .
More police than ever have been deployed to Sydney to ensure the safety of more than a million people – the equivalent of one in five city residents – who converge on the harbor waterfront to enjoy the best possible views, state government officials said in a statement.
In Hong Kong, many revelers camped out early in the morning to get the best view of an incredible 12-minute musical fireworks display, surpassing in coverage and duration all previous New Year’s Eve shows in the city.
Beijing welcomed 2024 with a countdown at Capital Steel Park, a tourist site.