Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the new year has quietly begun New Zealand: There was no official fireworks show in Auckland, New Zealand, The country did a light show instead of fireworks.
In Australia there was a traditional spectacle with fireworks near Sydney Harbor and the city’s Opera House.
Australians lined up to ensure a good place to watch the fireworks. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said they should enjoy the evening.
Fireworks display marks the arrival of 2022 in Australia
In Asian countries, parties were either canceled or created in smaller versions.
In South Korea, the bell ringing ceremony was canceled for the second year in a row. The government has recently extended the rules of social distancing.
in Tokyo, in Japan, gatherings were banned in Shibuya District. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged people to wear masks and limit the number of times they come home.
Feather China Were canceled for the holiday season.
Not only are there no forecast for parties in Indonesia, but 11 roads have been closed.
In countries such as France, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, where fireworks usually take place in iconic buildings such as the Arc de Triomphe, Big Ben and the Petronas Towers respectively, there will be no shows.
There will be an event in New York, but with a limited audience – the crowd will be as much as 25% of the size of the traditional capacity in Times Square, where New Year’s parties take place. To enter, you must show proof of vaccination, wear a mask and respect social distancing.
