How the New Year was celebrated in the world: the brightest holiday shows

The world met the beginning of 2021, but the evening of December 31 in most cities around the world did not look at all the same as usual. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, mass celebrations have been canceled, and in some countries with strict quarantine restrictions, people have been ordered to abandon noisy companies. Writes about it Air force.

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In those places where they were allowed to celebrate the New Year, residents had to wear masks and take the necessary precautions. This is what this unusual celebration looked like around the world.

On the Times Square in New York, as usual, there is a lot of confetti, but no spectators. This year a concert was held here, to which a small group of fighters against coronavirus was invited. Among others, singer Gloria Gaynor performed in front of them, performing her hit I Will Survive (“I Will Survive”).

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В London The traditional New Year's fireworks display at the London Eye has been cancelled. Instead, the BBC showed fireworks and a laser show at several landmarks in the British capital. At the same time, 300 drones painted various figures in the sky symbolizing the events of 2020, including the fight against COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter, a movement against police violence against black people.

В Paris the authorities sent thousands of police officers into the streets to prevent mass celebrations. Instead of the usual celebrations, electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre organized a virtual concert at Notre Dame Cathedral, recreated using computer graphics.

В Tokyo people came to the Kanda temple to pray. Due to the pandemic, the number of believers allowed to worship the shrine has been reduced.

In the Chinese city Wuhanwhere the new coronavirus was first detected a year ago, residents came to the center in festive costumes with balloons to celebrate the New Year.

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Sydney, Australia celebrated the holiday with stunning fireworks shows over the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House. In past years, the spectacle attracted a million people, but this time it was mostly watched on television as authorities urged residents to stay at home.

В South Korea many families limited their celebrations to a festive dinner with their families.

В Taiwan The traditional fireworks that marked the beginning of 2021 took place with less crowds than usual: Taiwanese were encouraged to watch them online. True, there were many spectators in the center of Taipei.

On the Philippines people came to Manila park to watch the fireworks. The authorities urged residents not to gather in large groups.

В Hong Kong people came to Victoria Harbor to greet the coming of the New Year.

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В Dubai The New Year celebration was celebrated with fireworks on the tallest building in the world - Burj Khalifa.

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