Istanbul, Dubai, Moscow, London and many major cities welcomed the new year in pandemic shadow with anticipation of a healthier future
The world has begun ushering in 2022 after another tumultuous and pandemic-ridden year, with a slight glimmer of hope for better times ahead.
Australia was among the first countries to welcome 2022 with a spectacular firework display over Sydney's Harbor Bridge and Opera House at midnight. In Japan, people thronged temples and shrines where they welcomed the New Year, most of them wearing masks. Popular temples in the eastern Chinese cities of Nanjing, Hangzhou and other major cities cancelled traditional New Year’s Eve “lucky bell-ringing” ceremonies.
Beam lights were projected from the 123-storey Lotte World Tower skyscraper during a lighting show to celebrate the New Year in Seoul.
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