New Zealand, Australia, and surrounding Pacific Islands were among the first places to ring in 2018 with fireworks displays, parties, and other festivities. Nearly 1.5 million people gathered to watch a rainbow fireworks display above Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and opera house.
New Year Celebrations around the World
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A LED light show illuminates the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, to celebrate the New Year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 1, 2018.
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People celebrate the New Year at Eastwood mall in Quezon City Metro Manila in the Philippines, Jan. 1, 2018.
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Fireworks illuminate the sky near Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers during New Year's celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 1, 2018.
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A woman prays in front of lanterns to celebrate the New Year at Jogyesa Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 31, 2017.