The United States is still a few hours away from welcoming the new year, but some countries are already looking forward to 2025.
Despite the global turmoil and political unrest, New Zealand is the first country in the South Pacific to welcome the new year, marking the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. New Zealand will celebrate the new year 18 hours earlier than the traditional New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square in New York City.
In other South Pacific countries, about a million people will celebrate the new year in Sydney Harbour, Australia.
Brazil’s Copacabana Beach is expected to host two million people. These New Year’s Eve celebrations highlight the unique cultures and traditions of each region.
In South Korea, the New Year’s Eve celebrations were muted after a tragic plane crash on Sunday. In Britain, weather conditions are delaying preparations for the New Year.
