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As the clock struck midnight, the world came alive with dazzling displays of joy, fireworks, and traditions. From Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge lighting up the Australian night, to the bustling streets of Bangkok pulsating with energy, the spirit of celebration was unmissable. Tokyo blended modernity with tradition, while Hong Kong's iconic skyline lit up in a kaleidoscope of colours. Across China, cultural splendour and unity marked the beginning of 2025. These vibrant moments capture the universal excitement of ringing in the New Year, each unique yet shared across borders.
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Participants of the New Year's Eve race run along a street, after the temperature went below minus 47 degrees Celsius (minus 52.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha Republic located in the northeastern part of Siberia, Russia. (Reuters)
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A woman covers a child's ear during New Year celebrations at a street in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. (Reuters)
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Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, China. (Reuters)
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Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong, China. (Reuters)
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Women wearing '2025' head bands attend the New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Reuters)
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Women wearing '2025' head bands take a selfie pictures during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Reuters)
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Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand. (Reuters)
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Performers take part in a countdown celebration event for New Year's Eve, at Shougang Park in Beijing, China. (Reuters)
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People attend New Year’s Eve celebrations in Mumbai, India. (Reuters)
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A projection mapping is displayed on the surface of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, to celebrate the New Year, in Tokyo. (Reuters)
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Tourist boats wait for the New Year fireworks to start on the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok, Thailand. (Reuters)
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