Happy New Year 2021: Celebrations begin, people look to leave memories of 2020 behind
Sydney Harbour fireworks
The iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour wore a marvellous glow as fireworks lit up the sky
Celebrations in New Zealand
New Zealand's largest city Auckland waves goodbye to 2020 with a New Year's Eve fireworks display at the iconic Sky Tower at its central business district. Virus-free New Zealand is one of the places where residents can celebrate without the help of a screen and with only limited restrictions.
Singapore all ready!
People watch as the Marina Bay area is lit up as part of New Year's Eve celebrations in Singapore on December 31, 2020.
Celebrations under coronavirus restrictions
Fewer people were seen in the forecourt of the Opera House, possibly due to coronavirus restrictions.
New year celebrations in Wuhan
Even in Wuhan, the epicentre of global coronavirus pandemic, people came out with masks to welcome the year 2021
Hong Kong
A couple take a ‘selfie’ next to the water front of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on January 1, 2021
New Year celebrations in Taipei
Fireworks are launched from the Taipei 101 commercial building to celebrate the New Year in Taipei on January 1, 2021.
Japanese welcome year 2021 with a prayer
People visit Kanda Myojin Shrine to offer New Year prayers in Tokyo on January 1, 2021
Athens plans warm welcome for year 2021
People pose in front of illuminated 2021 sign in central Athens on the New Years' Eve, on December 31, 2020
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