Monday, December 31, 2012

Photos: Countries Across the Globe Celebrate New Year With Fireworks

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Exciting: Fireworks explode near Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers during New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur

Marina Bay in Singapore
Spectacular: Fireworks light up the sky over the Marina Bay in Singapore

Berlin
Scenic: Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Berlin to celebrate 2013

Sydney

Extravagant: Sydney's balmy summer night was lit up by 7 tons of fireworks which were fired from roof tops and barges, many cascading from the Sydney Harbour BridgeBright: The Sydney Harbour Bridge looks impressive surrounded by colourful fireworks
Colourful: Spectator boats in Sydney Harbour look on as the New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over the Sydney Harbour Bridge



Edinburgh
Happy: Revellers write the number 2013 with sparklers during the Hogmanay street party celebrations in Edinburgh

Moscow
Beautiful: Fireworks explode over St. Basil Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square
Looking forward: Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an optimistic New Year's Eve address, making no reference to the anti-government protests that have occurred in his country in the past year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Fireworks illuminate the sky around, Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during celebrations for the new year 2013 in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fireworks illuminate the sky around, Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world during celebrations for the new year 2013 in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Taiwan
Thrilling: Taiwan welcomes in the New Year with a fireworks display on the Taipei 101 skyscraper in TaipeiFireworks explode from Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, the Taipei 101 during New Year celebrations in Taipei Fireworks explode from Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, the Taipei 101 during New Year celebrations in Taipei

Manila, Philippines
Celebration: Fireworks light up the sky to welcome the New Year at the scenic Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines
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