00:00It was a colorful and grand welcome to the new year in different parts of the world.
00:06Let's focus on the performance of Salima Raffran.
00:17Using drones and fireworks,
00:19this is how grand was the welcome of Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE
00:23at the beginning of the new year.
00:25You can clearly see the beautiful images and the colorful lights.
00:33The world's tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai also shone.
00:41The iconic Big Ben was the highlight of the 2025 entry in London, United Kingdom.
00:46It was immediately followed by a fireworks display.
00:49The New Year's event is still ongoing
00:51despite the severe weather warnings that are expected in a large part of the UK this week.
00:57The lights of the New Year's party in Paris, France also shone brightly.
01:02Thousands gathered at Champs-Elysees Avenue to witness the loud and colorful fireworks.
01:12The surroundings of Damascus, Syria also shone brightly,
01:15not because of the tension, but because of the fireworks display as part of the New Year's party.
01:21It also brought new hope from the war.
01:24You can also see some people holding Syrian flags during the celebration.
01:30The happy New Year's party in Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro,
01:35which is considered one of the world's most famous New Year's Eve celebrations,
01:40was also filled with some celebrations.
01:43The landmark of Germany, the Brandenburg Gate,
01:46was also filled with people celebrating the celebration of the New Year.
01:50There were a lot of people.
01:51New year's resolutions and goals are in full swing this year.
01:57In Bangkok, Thailand, eco-friendly fireworks were crafted from sticky rice.
02:03It was lightened by the length of the Chao Phraya River,
02:06so it's a perfect view for those who are watching and celebrating the New Year.
02:16In Hong Kong, hundreds of lights were also lit in the sky at Victoria Harbor.
02:28Taipei, Taiwan also did not miss the fireworks and light show.
02:32The theme this year is Team Taiwan Champion
02:35as a recognition of the success of their baseball team in the International Championships.
02:44Even in the Philippines, there was also a lot of joy in the start of 2025.
02:49Just like in Manila, where the Manila City Hall Clock Tower lit up
02:54along with the beautiful fireworks display.
02:58For GMA Integrated News, I'm Salima Rafran.
03:01Stay tuned for 24 Hours.
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