In Pictures: New Year 2021 celebrations around the world

Good riddance, 2020. Hello, 2021. Here's how people around the world marked the start of a new year.

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Jan 1, 2021, 8:40 am SGT
Fireworks explode over the ancient Acropolis in Athens during New Year celebrations on Dec 31, 2020.
Fireworks explode over the ancient Acropolis in Athens during New Year celebrations on Dec 31, 2020.PHOTO: AFP
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, in one of the world's largest fireworks shows, on Jan 1, 2021.
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, in one of the world's largest fireworks shows, on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: AFP
People celebrate on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge in the Netherlands during New Year's Eve celebrations on Dec 31, 2020.
People celebrate on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge in the Netherlands during New Year's Eve celebrations on Dec 31, 2020.PHOTO: AFP
People take a selfie on Westminster Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in London on Dec 31, 2020.
People take a selfie on Westminster Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in London on Dec 31, 2020.PHOTO: REUTERS
A woman and her cats look at New Year’s Eve fireworks through the window of her home in Ajdovscina, Slovenia, on Jan 1, 2021.
A woman and her cats look at New Year’s Eve fireworks through the window of her home in Ajdovscina, Slovenia, on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: AFP
French police patrol the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, after celebrations and gatherings have been banned amid the coronavirus pandemic, on Dec 31, 2020.
French police patrol the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, after celebrations and gatherings have been banned amid the coronavirus pandemic, on Dec 31, 2020.PHOTO: REUTERS
People take part in New Year's Eve celebrations in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec 31, 2020.
People take part in New Year's Eve celebrations in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec 31, 2020.PHOTO: REUTERS
Babacar Sene, who sells light-up accessories at Independence Square in Dakar, Senegal, is seen during celebration on New Year's Eve.
Babacar Sene, who sells light-up accessories at Independence Square in Dakar, Senegal, is seen during celebration on New Year's Eve.PHOTO: NYTIMES
The midnight fireworks light up Tahya Masr Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Cairo, Egypt on Jan 1, 2021.
The midnight fireworks light up Tahya Masr Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Cairo, Egypt on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
People stand with candles during a New Year's Eve memorial for victims of the coronavirus in Johannesburg on Dec 31, 2020.
People stand with candles during a New Year's Eve memorial for victims of the coronavirus in Johannesburg on Dec 31, 2020.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Fireworks light the night sky over the Kremlin and the Red square to mark the New Year in Moscow on Jan 1, 2021.
Fireworks light the night sky over the Kremlin and the Red square to mark the New Year in Moscow on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: REUTERS
People visit Kanda Myojin Shrine to offer New Year prayers in Tokyo on Jan 1, 2021.
People visit Kanda Myojin Shrine to offer New Year prayers in Tokyo on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: AFP
Fireworks are seen in Pyongyang during New Year's celebrations in this photo supplied by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency on Jan 1, 2021.
Fireworks are seen in Pyongyang during New Year's celebrations in this photo supplied by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: REUTERS
Fireworks are seen during New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Jan 1, 2021.
Fireworks are seen during New Year celebrations in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: AFP
A New Year fireworks display is seen moments after midnight in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
A New Year fireworks display is seen moments after midnight in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
People use smartphones to film the fireworks and light effects illuminating the night sky from the Taipei 101 skyscraper during New Year's celebrations in Taipei on Jan 1, 2021.
People use smartphones to film the fireworks and light effects illuminating the night sky from the Taipei 101 skyscraper during New Year's celebrations in Taipei on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
A couple take a selfie at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, on Dec 31, 2020. Despite the restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people gathered to celebrate the New Year.
A couple take a selfie at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, on Dec 31, 2020. Despite the restrictions in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people gathered to celebrate the New Year.PHOTO: AFP
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Chao Phraya river during the fireworks show for New Year's Eve in Bangkok on Jan 1, 2021.
New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Chao Phraya river during the fireworks show for New Year's Eve in Bangkok on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: AFP
People release balloons during a New Year's countdown in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province on Jan 1, 2021.
People release balloons during a New Year's countdown in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: AFP
Fireworks erupt over Chao Phraya river during New Year's Eve celebrations in Bangkok on Jan 1, 2021.
Fireworks erupt over Chao Phraya river during New Year's Eve celebrations in Bangkok on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: AFP
People gather on a street during New Year's Eve celebrations in Hanoi on Jan 1, 2021.
People gather on a street during New Year's Eve celebrations in Hanoi on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: REUTERS
New Year's Eve fireworks erupting over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge during the fireworks show on Jan 1, 2021.
New Year's Eve fireworks erupting over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge during the fireworks show on Jan 1, 2021.PHOTO: REUTERS
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