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As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2023, people around the world gathered to celebrate the start of a new year. From the Sydney Opera House to the Great Wall of China<\/a>, revelers rang in 2024 with fireworks, music, and dancing.<\/p>\n

This year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations were marked by a sense of hope and optimism. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were eager to put the past behind them and start fresh.<\/p>\n

In this article, we take a look at some of the most memorable moments from New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world.<\/p>\n

\"Lights

Lights are projected from the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during the New Year’s celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. REUTERS\/Amr Alfiky<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks are seen over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia. AAP Image\/Dan Himbrechts<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A

A view of fireworks over the Big Ben and London Eye to mark the New Year’s celebrations, in London. REUTERS\/Hollie Adams<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong. REUTERS\/Tyrone Siu<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand. REUTERS\/Chalinee Thirasupa<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year’s celebrations, in Athens, Greece. REUTERS\/Alkis Konstantinidis<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong. REUTERS\/Tyrone Siu<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong. REUTERS\/Tyrone Siu<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over the Marina Bay during the New Year celebrations in Singapore. REUTERS\/Edgar Su<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Revellers

Revellers gather in Times Square during the celebrations of the New Year’s Eve, in New York City. REUTERS\/Andrew Kelly<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A

A view of fireworks over the London Eye to mark the New Year’s celebrations, in London. REUTERS\/Hollie Adams<\/p><\/div>\n

\"People

People celebrate New Year’s Eve in Palu, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Antara Foto\/Basri Marzuki<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over Rockwell Center in celebration of the New Year in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. REUTERS\/Eloisa Lopez<\/p><\/div>\n

\"People

People watch the last sunset of the year from a beach on New Year’s eve in Mumbai, India. REUTERS\/Francis Mascarenhas<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over the Belgrade Waterfront project during the New Year celebrations in Belgrade, Serbia. REUTERS\/Djordje Kojadinovic<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand. REUTERS\/Chalinee Thirasupa<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year’s celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France. REUTERS\/Benoit Tessier<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over the Grand Palace during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand. REUTERS\/Athit Perawongmetha<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fireworks

Fireworks explode over the Grand Palace during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand. REUTERS\/Athit Perawongmetha<\/p><\/div>\n

Source: REUTERS<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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