WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR

Beautiful photos from around the world. Again, H A P P Y N E W Y E A R A L L!!!

A long-exposure photo created using sparklers shows children writing out 2010, celebrating on New Year’s eve in Manila on December 31, 2009.

400 spotlights illuminate the Eiffel Tower during the New Year’s Eve in Paris, France on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009.

Fireworks explode over the Quadriga sculpture on the Brandenburg Gate in celebration of the new year in Berlin, Germany.

Fireworks explode in the sky over the ocean as seen from Waikiki beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 1, 2010.

New Year’s Eve fireworks based on the theme ‘Awaken the Spirit’ explode over the Sydney Harbour from six barges three hours before midnight on December 31, 2009.

Fireworks explode near Malaysia’s landmark Patronas Twin Towers during the New Year 2010 celebrations in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 1, 2010.

About two millions people observe fireworks from Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to celebrate the beginning of New Year’s Day early in January 1, 2010.

Fireworks light the sky in front of Mayon Volcano during New Year’s celebrations in Legazpi city, Albay province, south of Manila Jan 1, 2010.

People admire the moment the sun rises above Mount Fuji, which is known locally as the ‘Diamond Fuji’, from atop Ryugatake mountain in Fujikawaguchiko town, southwest of Tokyo on New Year’s Day January 1, 2010.

That last picture perfect moment is my favourite. So Serine.