It’s a brand new year and across the world, various countries took turns to celebrate the occasion as their time zones allowed.
As there are countries, so are there different ways such countries chose to welcome in the new year.
Lagos, Nigeria
The popular saying ‘There’s no party like a Lagos party’ proved to be no myth on New Year’s Eve. Let’s just say, New Year’s Eve in Lagos took eight days. The One Lagos Fiesta started on Christmas Eve and climaxed in the early hours of January 1. Featuring dozens of performances across five centres within Lagos State, the new year was welcomed with a fantastic fireworks display at the Victoria Island venue of One Lagos Fiesta. The event brought together millions of Lagosians together in a way that had not been seen before and will long be remembered.
Auckland, New Zealand
As always, Auckland, New Zealand was the first major city to welcome a new year.
For this year, there was a huge pyrotechnic displayed in the city that used over 500kg of fireworks and over 10km of wire.
Sydney, Australia
For Sydney, its iconic Harbour Bridge was bathed in the lights from a seven tons firework display, which also paid tribute to the late US singer Prince, by glowing purple.
Seoul, South Korea
South Koreans are celebrating the New Year differently, calling for their president Park Geun-hye to step down and setting off fireworks near the presidential house.
Tokyo, Japan
In Japan, New Year’s Eve is usually spent with family although there are usually shows with fireworks or balloons at public places.
Taipei, Taiwan
About one million people travelled to Taiwan’s capital to watch the thousands of fireworks explode from the famous 101 tower.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesia welcomed in the new year with a fireworks display from the Selamat Datang monument in Jakarta.
Yangon, Myanmar
Thousands were present to watch the fireworks display at Myanmar’s landmark Shwedagon Pagoda during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Marina Bay, Singapore
Singapore welcomed 2017 with an impressive fireworks display at Marina Bay.
Dubai, UAE
The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, is bathed in fireworks to make New Year’s Day one to remember.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow’s Red Square is covered in green light as the people of Russia welcome in the new year.
Athens, Greece
The historic sites of the Acropolis hill and Parthenon temple in Athens are witness to the new year celebrations in Greece.
Berlin, Germany
The famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, is lit up by fireworks to mark the new year.
Cairo, Egypt
One can just make out the pyramids behind the fireworks in Egypt.
Paris, France
The Arc de Triomphe is lit up with fireworks as Paris celebrates the start of the new year.
London, England
Madrid, Spain
The Puerta del Sol clock in central Madrid was the centre of festivities for the new year celebrations.
