New Year's Eve

2022 - 12 - 31

He flew to India for New Year's Eve and met the love of his life (CNN)

Nikhil, from the US, and Hirva, from India, were two twentysomethings who met by chance in a crowded beach club in Goa, India one New Year's Eve.

"But it always does make me sort of pause and think, was this something that was meant to be? But it's hard to sort of put all the circumstances together and think otherwise." "He has a very intense personality, and that might have something to do with the fact that he lost his father at a young age. "But what stood out right from the start is that we were just really comfortable with each other, it was a lot of ease." "It certainly has significance," says Hirva of December 31. "It was typical club music," says Hirva of the songs playing in Tito's. Today, Hirva and Nikhil live happily together in a suburb in the midwestern US with their three kids. "She actually was very curt with me on the phone," says Nikhil. Hirva had never visited the US, and while Nikhil had been to India on vacation and to see family, he'd never lived there. And so I was trying to not share my phone number with him," says Hirva. "We agreed to do that and help them out," says Hirva. Nikhil, then in his 20s, and his brother, who are Indian American, traveled from their home in the US to western India to scatter some of their father's ashes.

New Year's Eve fireworks: All the hottest spots around Aotearoa (RNZ)

The weather should be fine throughout most of the country for New Year's Eve celebrations, with fireworks and events to ring in the new year throughout the ...

Dragon hit the stage at 11pm, and will be followed by a "huge midnight fireworks display", according to the organisers. A number of roads in the city will be closed - check The alcohol- and dog-free event will have music, a mini fireworks show at 10pm, followed by the "Big Bang" at midnight. The action at Pukekura Park will kick off at 6pm with comedy for the kids from Mr Fungus. Instead, they're promising a "midnight finale laser light show". Meanwhile, the first region of New Zealand to see in the New Year will be celebrating with a few drinks at the local hotel. [there will be a bonfire too at the Fiordland Rotary Club](https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/nye-events-gear-across-south). "We're expecting a really busy night across the Auckland CBD. A silent disco, countdown for the kids at 8pm and a parade around the lake will follow, then a range of DJs and bands. "Orchestra Wellington will wow with a disco boogie theme from 10pm, followed by the New Year's countdown, and a few minutes of fireworks to bring in 2023." [and be aware of changes to public transport network on the night](https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/service-announcements/road-closures-bus-detours-and-stop-closures-new-years-eve/). The weather should be fine throughout most of the country for New Year's Eve celebrations, with fireworks and events to ring in the new year throughout the motu.

Music, food, markets and family fun: Rotorua celebrates New Year's ... (New Zealand Herald)

The festivities started with the opening of the New Year's Eve Whānau Market while the sun was still high in the sky. For Rotorua singer Krissie Knap the Whānau ...

“I think it’s important to have a final get-together, bringing in something new. Yesterday, Knap performed in Taupō and tonight she will be jetting off to Murupara after her last song at the markets. “For me New Year’s is a chance for a fresh start, time to reset.” “I love it. “It’s about reflecting on the year that’s happened and looking at new goals for the year that’s coming.” “It’s really nice and it’s good for families, good for the kids to enjoy too.”

Australia begins New Year's Eve celebrations with fireworks warning ... (ABC News)

Celebrations to ring in the new year have begun around Australia with most of the country shaping up to 2023 with good weather.

We expect a busy night," he said. By 10am the area had reached capacity. Thousands of people have descended to the Hobart waterfront to ring in the new year. Plenty of families and picnickers are made the most of the good weather, with DJs, food trucks and plenty of entertainment to help ring in the New Year. "It's magic — Sydney fireworks," he said. Locals and visitors from far-flung places have turned out in droves to make the most of the nice weather. Tasmania Police said they would have a heightened presence in entertainment precincts and on the roads across the state to ensure people celebrate responsibly. Rainfall totals of up to 80mm were recorded in the greater Darwin area over the past 24 hours, with the rain and wind set to continue all weekend. "To ensure we respond to the community in a timely manner. "It's going to be a long day but it's going to be the most famous event that we've seen." At the Opera House, one of the most sought-after locations, people rushed to claim free spots and set in for the long wait. Celebrations to ring in the new year have begun around Australia with most of the country shaping up to 2023 with good weather.

New Year's Eve LIVE: Celebrations kick off ahead of Sydney ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

New Year's Eve LIVE: Celebrations kick off ahead of Sydney, Melbourne fireworks displays · A taste of the middle east: Melbourne restaurant unphased by crowds.

Producer Dean Elliot, also known by his stage name “Monarch”, is part of the lineup ringing in the new year at Federation Square. The entire display drew inspiration from ideas including those of the sky, land and sea. “Live entertainment, DJs, food and drink.” He added, “I’ve been working all my life in the city.” The restaurant is fully booked until 1am and will have belly dancers and drummers as part of their annual NYE celebrations. Owner Mohamed Saleh is counting his blessings after a tumultuous COVID period that disrupted many businesses in the CBD.

New Year's Eve: celebrations around the world as 2023 begins – live (The Guardian)

It looks like it was a good turnout as families came out to see the early bird fireworks in Australia this evening. Here are some more photos from the event ...

It is already 2023 in Kiritimati (a big happy new year to all our readers on the islands), with many major cities around the world about the kick off their own celebrations. I will be bringing you the best photos from around the world and all the latest scenes of celebration as we bid farewell to 2022 and see in the new year. It might mark an arbitrary point in the motion of the Earth around the sun, but as the year 2022 turns into 2023 as ever it will result in celebrations, fireworks, broken resolutions and quite a bit of staying up late to see in the new year, wherever you are on the globe.

Return of full-scale New Year's Eve community events (The Straits Times)

Children queueing for cotton candy at the festive community carnival at Kampong Kembangan CC on Dec 31, 2022. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH.

He also said that as people celebrate New Year’s Eve differently, it is important to provide the community with different ways to commemorate the occasion. He added that this could be done confidently because of Singapore’s high vaccination rate. Participants could also register their interest for new mattresses.