Starting the year with a bang

Members of the public at an open field yesterday behind Wisma Geylang Serai, one of 11 heartland locations that ushered in the new year with a fireworks display. Community countdown programmes also went virtual for the first time, with some including
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Members of the public at an open field yesterday behind Wisma Geylang Serai, one of 11 heartland locations that ushered in the new year with a fireworks display.

Community countdown programmes also went virtual for the first time, with some including a live stream of the fireworks.

Meanwhile, cities around the world saw muted festivities.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 02, 2021, with the headline Starting the year with a bang. Subscribe