Global Revelry: New Year Celebrations Usher in 2025 with Spectacle and Tradition

As 2025 dawned, countries worldwide celebrated with fireworks and festivities. Iconic events included the Sydney Harbour light show, Times Square ball drop, and Rio's beachside revelry. Despite varied traditions, from Paris's fireworks to China's diplomatic exchanges, the universal joy of a new beginning was evident.

As 2025 arrived, cities around the globe lit up the night sky with dazzling fireworks and jubilant gatherings, marking the onset of a new year.

Iconic celebrations took place in Sydney, with over a million attendees, while New York's Times Square hosted a rain-soaked ball drop viewed by thousands. Rio saw millions throng Copacabana beach for an illustrious fireworks display.

While festivities continued with cultural performances and musical acts, countries like Ukraine and South Korea scaled back due to conflicts and national mourning. Across continents, the celebrations symbolized a united hope for peace and prosperity in the new year.

(With inputs from agencies.)