World welcomes 2013 with wave of fireworks

08:01, 05/01/2013

World welcomes 2013 with wave of fireworks

New York

 

 

Edinburgh

New Year celebrations in Edinburgh
New Year celebrations in Edinburgh
London

Mumbai

Burma
Taiwan

Fireworks explode from Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, The Taipei 101.

Singapore

Fireworks over the Marina Bay in Singapore

Philippines

Fireworks light up the sky to welcome the New Year at the scenic Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines

South Korea

Fireworks explode in the sky to celebrate the New Year at Imjingak in Paju near the border village of the Panmunjom, South Korea

Fireworks explode in the sky to celebrate the New Year at Imjingak in Paju near the border village of the Panmunjom,  South Korea

Malaysia
New Year Celebrations in Kuala Lumpur

Fireworks burst in the sky near Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers during the New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur

Hong Kong
Fireworks explode over the Victoria Harbor to celebrate the 2013 New Year in Hong Kong
Fireworks explode over the Victoria Harbor to celebrate the 2013 New Year in Hong Kong
Melbourne
People watch the New Year's Eve fireworks in Melbourne

People watch the New Year's Eve fireworks in Melbourne

Auckland
New Year celebrations in New Zealand

Fireworks light the sky above Auckland at the city's Sky Tower

Sydney
Fireworks explode over and around the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House
France
Boats in Sydney Harbour look on as the 9pm family based New Year's Eve fireworks erupt
Boats in Sydney Harbour look on as the 9pm family based New Year's Eve fireworks erupt
Fireworks light up the sky during the nine o'clock show during New Years Eve celebrations on Sydney Harbour