"Revellers in the Australian city of Sydney welcomed in the New Year with a huge firework display."

"In Japan, police said they were expecting a rush up the snowy slopes of Mount Fuji as thousands of people were thought likely to want a good view of the first sunrise of the New Year."

"Hong Kong held a massive light and sound show, setting off fireworks from buildings around its famous Victoria Harbour."

"Hundreds of thousands people in Malaysia gathered in the capital Kuala Lumpur for an evening of concerts and fireworks."

"In China, bells and drums were sounded at midnight to signify the elimination of troubles, in line with Buddhist tradition."


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