As the world entered 2025, China joined New Zealand and Australia in ushering in the new year, marking a significant moment of celebration and reflection for millions of people across the globe.
While New Zealand and Australia had already greeted the new year with spectacular festivities, China, one of the world’s most populous nations, followed suit with its own set of celebrations, offering a mix of traditional and modern elements to mark the transition into the new year.
In New Zealand, the first country to experience 2025, Auckland’s Sky Tower was illuminated by a stunning fireworks display, drawing thousands of revelers to the waterfront.
Meanwhile, Australia followed with equally spectacular celebrations, especially in Sydney, where the iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour lit up the night sky.
China, while not traditionally focused on Western New Year celebrations, also observed the arrival of 2025 with public festivities in cities like Beijing and Shanghai.
The celebrations were marked by fireworks, light shows, and family gatherings, although the Chinese New Year, based on the lunar calendar, will take place in February.
The Western New Year has gained increasing popularity in China, especially among younger generations, as a way to connect with global traditions.