In Pictures: Spectacular fireworks around the world as New Year 2017 dawns

Thousands of people gathered at different locations to watch the amazing fireworks to welcome 2017.

In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Visitors to Sydney's Bondi Beach welcome the first sunrise of 2017 wearing headwear following new year celebrations in Australia's largest city, January 1, 2017. Reuters

Fireworks have always been used for ages to mark something special and make it even more memorable and the New Year celebration was not an exception of it. Several countries across the globe, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Brazil, France, Japan, several cities in America, and many more witnessed spectacular fireworks shows to commemorate the New Year. Thousands of people gathered at different locations to watch the amazing fireworks to welcome 2017.

In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode in Marina Bay during New Year celebrations in Singapore January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as Australia ushers in the New Year in Sydney, January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin, Germany, January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop Acropolis hill during New Year's day celebrations in Athens, Greece, January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Lights reading 2017 are projected on the pyramids during New Year's day celebrations on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode by the Big Ben clocktower in London, Britain January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
View of a light show on the city's iconic Arc de Triomphe monument during the New Year celebration in Paris, France, January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Thais hold candle lights as they pray to celebrate the new year at Sanam Luang park in Bangkok, Thailand January 1, 2017 Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
People watch fireworks explode around the National Monument during New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode as "2017" is displayed at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, China January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the new year in the coastal city of Valparaiso, Chile January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
People pose for pictures as they attend a New Year's Eve countdown event in Beijing, China, December 31, 2016. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Fireworks explode during New Year's celebrations in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Revellers release balloons as they take part in New Year celebrations in Tokyo, Japan, January 1, 2017. Reuters
In Pictures: New Year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world
Alan Boi, a fire dancer, performs during New Year celebrations in Luneta park, metro Manila, Philippines December 31, 2016. Reuters

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