Under the epidemic, many “discreet” world places to welcome the new year

Under the epidemic, many “discreet” world places to welcome the new year

Golden Goat Author: Zheng Haoning 2021-01-02

Under the new corona epidemic, the way of welcoming the New Year in many parts of the world is different than in previous years. In some places, routine fireworks shows are canceled, and in some places, curfews are strictly enforced, and 2021 is “low-key.”

Although the method of celebration is different from the past, people around the world are still hopeful for the new year, especially hoping to “defeat” the new corona virus with vaccination as an opportunity.

In Sydney, Australia, fireworks shows from previous years could attract around 1 million spectators, but this year, most people watched the 7-minute show at home in accordance with the epidemic prevention requirements of the Health Department; in Melbourne, the local government canceled the fireworks show to prevent crowds from gathering.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, also canceled celebrations such as the New Year’s fireworks show.

Seoul, South Korea canceled the New Years bell event, which was the first interruption since 1953.

In Moscow, Russia and Athens, Greece, fireworks continue to flourish, but most of the streets are empty and people stay home according to epidemic prevention regulations.

In many European countries such as Greece, France, Italy and the Czech Republic, the curfew is still in effect. The French government deployed some 100,000 law enforcement officers on the night of December 31, 2020 to strictly enforce the curfew across the country.

The British government also asked people to “stay home and welcome the New Year safely.” Scottish Government Chief Minister Nicola Sturgeon emphasized: “There are no outdoor gatherings, no indoor gatherings, no first visitor for the New Year. We must stay in our own home and only usher in 2021 with our families “.

In South Africa, the government asked people to cancel the New Year’s Eve party and to light candles to commemorate those who died in the epidemic.

In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, medical workers wear masks to “light up” the Burj Khalifa. Some bars and restaurants are open as usual, but people cannot dance.

In New York City, the New Year’s crystal ball in Times Square landed “as scheduled,” but this event was not open to the public. The police erected fences at various places in the square to prevent crowds from gathering. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said in his speech: “Goodbye, 2020. Now marks the beginning of a better one: 2021.”

With the continuous advancement of research and development of the new corona vaccine globally, the fight against the new corona epidemic ushered in the dawn. The leaders of many countries mentioned the new crown vaccine in their New Year’s speeches, saying that the vaccine brings “hope” and “confidence.”

Zheng Haoning (featured by Xinhua News Agency)

Editor: White Tea