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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Participants of a count down to the New Year event marking the passage into 2018 in Beijing, China, Jan. 1, 2018.
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Fireworks explode from the Taipei 101 building during the New Year's celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, Jan. 1, 2018.
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Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to celebrate the New Year, Jan. 1, 2018.
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Fireworks explode above Singapore's financial district at the stroke of midnight to mark the New Year's celebrations, Jan. 1, 2018, in Singapore.