New Year's fireworks see in 2017, from Auckland to Pyongyang

 

 

Millions of people have already been celebrating the arrival of 2017.

 

After South Pacific islands, New Zealand was the first major country to see in the New Year, Auckland celebrating with a laser light show and fireworks at the city’s Sky Tower.

 

Not to be upstaged, Sydney quickly followed suit. The Australian city’s harbour provided the backdrop for an elaborate fireworks display which paid tribute to Prince and David Bowie, both departed in 2016.

 

Isolated North Korea joined in the fun too, half an hour after its southern neighbour. The fireworks in Pyongyang were covered live on state television.

 

Hong Kong added an oriental touch to Auld Lang Syne, as hundreds of thousands turned out for the street party and fireworks over Victoria Harbour.

 

 

-- © Copyright Euronews 2017-01-01

 

Do they do fireworks in Pyongyang then or is they usin like party-poppers?

8 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Do they do fireworks in Pyongyang then or is they usin like party-poppers?

Their own nuclear devices surely?

Just the usual. The fat dwarf bastard in charge is trying to show his kindly human side. I suppose this is another 'gift' to the people?

 

 

Ho ho ho. Happy New Year everyone.

4 hours ago, Cuchulainn said:

Just the usual. The fat dwarf bastard in charge is trying to show his kindly human side. I suppose this is another 'gift' to the people?

 

 

Ho ho ho. Happy New Year everyone.

there must be a perfect photoshop on the web somewhere for that image..... better than this one....

I suspect there are a lot of things that can be said about the holiday season, but it is an interesting season.   In most places, it starts with Christmas, which is based on faith, hope and chance -- people try to give gifts to others that they really want.   Christmas is a bit like a lottery, sometimes we get what we want, sometimes not.  

 

New Year's on the other hand is traditionally where we take charge of our own life.   We make resolutions about what we will do to for ourselves.   Whether it's to quit smoking, drinking, lose weight, it's up to us an individuals.  

 

We move from our happiness and well being in the hands of others, to take charge of our own lives.