Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also wished everyone a Happy New Year on social media. Since Australia is ahead of India in terms of time zones, the New Year arrived there first.
As Australia rang in the New Year, thousands of citizens gathered at the iconic Sydney Opera House to witness the spectacular fireworks and celebrations.
People from all over the world gathered at the Sydney Opera House to enjoy the festivities.
#WATCH | Australia celebrates the beginning of #NewYear2025 with dazzling fireworks in Sydney pic.twitter.com/J1ReDd6o5W
— ANI (@ANI) December 31, 2024
Kunal Verma, an Indian visitor, expressed his excitement about the fireworks. He also said that the New Year coincided with his wife’s birthday, which made the occasion even more special.
“It’s a very great feeling, this is our first time here. Previously we saw this event on television. But seeing it live is a great experience. Today is also my wife’s birthday, so for to me it is even more special Happy New Year to all people. Stay fit and healthy.
Pooja, another resident of India, wished world peace in the coming year.
“It’s definitely a fantastic and very different experience. Spread the happiness all over the world. Best wishes to all people of Australia and all countries. Stay happy, stay healthy,” she said.
Pratik Patroi, who traveled from Nepal, shared his excitement about the event.
“I’m so excited and this is my first time. I came all the way from Nepal to Australia to experience this amazing moment. It seems like an amazing time to experience. I want to give a message to everyone around the world. world, enjoy this new year. May this new year bring them all the happiness for their family and friends, and peace, love and spiritual harmony among all people,” Patroi told ANI.
Another visitor from Nepal added: “I’m very excited. Happy New Year! I wish you all a wonderful New Year and a successful year ahead.”
A local woman shared her relief after a long wait to get to the location.
“We are happy to see the fireworks, which seems difficult to get to this place here, so happy that we made it after a five-hour wait,” she said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also wished everyone a Happy New Year on social media. Since Australia is ahead of India in terms of time zones, the New Year arrived there first.
Here’s to a great 2025. pic.twitter.com/20T3dMtTjT
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) December 30, 2024
Happy New Year, Australia.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) December 31, 2024
Kiribati, an island in the Pacific Ocean, was the first country to celebrate the New Year, followed by other countries including New Zealand, Japan, Samoa and Indonesia.
American Samoa, which is a little further from Samoa, celebrates New Year almost a day later due to the international date line.
(Except for headline, this story has not been edited by DNA staff and published by PTI/AP)
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