New Year 2025 Around the World

Wednesday, 01 January, 2025128 words2 minutes

Auckland, New Zealand kicked off the global New Year celebrations for 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display from the Sky Tower and a downtown light show. Thousands of people gathered in the city center or climbed nearby hills to watch the festivities.

The celebrations in Auckland included a special light display recognizing the city's Indigenous tribes, reflecting on a year marked by protests over Māori rights. New Zealand's position in the South Pacific means it's among the first countries to welcome the New Year, about 18 hours ahead of New York City.

Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, over a million people gathered at the iconic harbor to watch fireworks and enjoy a performance by British pop star Robbie Williams. The event also featured Indigenous ceremonies, acknowledging Australia's first peoples.

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Quiz

1. Why did Auckland's celebration include a special light display?

To attract more tourists

To recognize the city's Indigenous tribes

To compete with Sydney's fireworks

2. What made New Zealand one of the first countries to celebrate the New Year?

Its large population

Its position in the South Pacific

Its advanced technology

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