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Australia welcomes 2023 with Sydney harbour fireworks display
New year celebrations are in full flow in parts of the world where 2023 has already arrived.
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first to welcome in the new year, followed by New Zealand an hour later.
And thousands gathered in Sydney for the Australian city’s renowned fireworks display.
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Sydney’s fireworks launched from its Harbour Bridge, Opera House and barges in its famous harbour
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Many also gathered to watch the fireworks under the trees in Sydney Botanic Gardens
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People had gathered early to get a prime spot to watch the midnight fireworks over the Sydney Opera House
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The Hagley Park celebrations in Christchurch, New Zealand, were marked with fireworks and live music
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People gather to celebrate the clocks turning midnight in Seoul, South Korea
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Revellers release balloons as they take part in New Year celebrations in Tokyo, Japan
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Entertainers perform during a countdown event for the 2023 new year celebrations in Tokyo
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While there are still a few hours to go before Thailand marks the new year, people are already out on the streets to celebrate, like these women taking photos in front of illuminations at Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai
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Bottles of wine are pictured in the back of a tuk-tuk during celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand
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While many will celebrate Chinese New Year in three weeks’ time, several regions are also marking New Year’s Eve. Fireworks and a light show have attracted thousands of visitors to the West Tour Park in Huai ‘an, in East China’s Jiangsu province
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