Pacific island countries such as Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati, are the first places to welcome 2023. A few hours later, the New Year arrived in New Zealand, Australia, etc. Following a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the spectacular fireworks displays have returned to several major cities around the world.

Large crowds, especially young people, flocked to the central areas of the major cities around the country, to join the Countdown Festivals and enjoy firework displays to welcome the New Year 2023.