The world welcomes the year 2016.
New Year Celebrations Around the World
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Fireworks are seen over the city's skyline in Hong Kong, Jan. 1, 2016, as part of the 2016 new year celebrations.
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Fireworks explode from Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, the Taipei 101, during New Year celebrations in Taipei, Jan. 1, 2016.
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Fireworks explode in Marina Bay against the skyline of Singapore during New Year's Day celebrations, Jan. 1, 2016.
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School students offer prayers for the world peace in the upcoming year of 2016 in Ahmedabad, India, Dec. 31, 2015.
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People release balloons to celebrate the New Year at Tokyo Tower, Japan, Jan. 1, 2016.
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Indonesian children in costumes gather during a parade for this year's last sundown in Bali island, Dec. 31, 2015.
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Fireworks explode over the Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve fireworks display in Sydney, Australian, Jan. 1, 2016.