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Manila, Dec 31 (EFE/EPA).- Philippine celebrated New Year's eve on Thursday night as the capital of Metro Manila and several regions in the country issued bans on use of firecrackers and fireworks in household areas and public spaces, limiting fireworks displays marking the New Year to a few venues specifically authorized by local government units. The ban comes as authorities aim to prevent mass gatherings of revelers to curb the spread of COVID 19 and avoid firecracker related injuries. (Camera: MARK CRISTINO).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE ON THE STREET IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES AND BABIES WHO WERE BORN DURING NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS AT THE FABELLA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
Fireworks light up the sky from the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai as the clock strikes midnight in the United Arab Emirates. The world began ushering in the New Year with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell to a virus-ridden 2020. IMAGES
Bangkok celebrates the passage to 2021 with a spectacular, eco-friendly display using 20,000 fireworks made from sticky rice, launched over the Chao Phraya River. IMAGES
In Taipei, the New Year's fireworks display takes place in public, an exception at the beginning of 2021 marked by a resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic around the world. IMAGES
As the global dumpster-fire known as 2020 shambles to an end, you may feel like toasting 2021 with a glass of champagne. But according to Business Insider, there's a better glass to use than the classic champagne flute. In a flute, the bubbles should rise from the bottom. The problem is, the bubbles will move so quickly that you'll miss the flavors and aroma. If you use the flatter, wider champagne coupe, the flavors and scent that arise with the bursting bubbles will just float away, too. Your best bet? Use a brandy glass! Its wide bottom will slow the rate of bubbles, but the narrow top will trap the aroma and flavors. Cheers!
COVID has put a wrench in New Year's Eve celebrations globally. According to CNN, the best view of fireworks in most major cities will be from your couch. Many of the global fireworks displays will be replaced with smaller televised or streamed events, as cities take precautions against the spreading the virus. This includes: London: Their iconic fireworks show over the River Thames is canceled. England is under tough stay-at-home restrictions. New York: The ball will drop in Times Square, but the event is closed to the public. Dubai: Will move forward with their NYE celebrations, with 11 places to watch fireworks. Out of towners must be Covid-19-negative to view them. Rio de Janeiro: Fireworks are canceled and they are restricting beach access. Sydney: Their huge fireworks show is cancelled. A smaller display will light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge at midnight.
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