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Times Square in the Manhattan district, New York, USA, quiet at night on December 31, 2020 – Photo: REUTERS
On January 1, there is a reverse reality in the New Year’s atmosphere in countries around the world.
In countries where there is a pandemic, COVID-19 has been temporarily controlled while people rejoice, eager to participate in festival events, while in countries where there is epidemic it is still hot in the old familiar entertainment venues of people are now quiet, quiet.
AND Online youth Review the contradictory moments of the first day of 2021 in various places to remember a period that will not be forgotten by many.
The people of Wuhan throw balloons into the sky to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2021 – Photo: CNN
In Wuhan, where the world’s first COVID-19 outbreak occurred a year ago, massive crowds of the night (December 31) took to the streets of downtown to celebrate the New Year. .
The influx of people still wearing masks to prevent epidemics, but equally excited, flocked to central Wuhan to celebrate the New Year on January 1, 2021 – Photo: CNN
Unlike China, Japan is still facing a new wave of epidemics, so people are cautious about preventing illness during the New Year holidays.
The Reuters collage shows the difference in the atmosphere of visiting the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan last year (top) and this year (bottom) on the same day 1-1 of the two respective years – Photo: REUTERS
The second Reuters photo collage shows the difference in the atmosphere of visiting the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan last year (top) and this year (bottom) on the same day 1-1 of two respective years – Photo: REUTERS
In North Korea last night (December 31), there was a truly jubilant New Year’s welcome atmosphere with artistic performances and fireworks.
Koreans celebrate the New Year in the capital Pyongyang on January 1, 2021 – Photo: KCNA / REUTERS
A large number of Koreans gather in the square to watch the New Year’s art show in the capital Pyongyang on January 1, 2021 – Photo: KCNA / REUTERS
The Korean flag flew on the first day of 2021 in Pyongyang – Photo: KCNA / REUTERS
North Koreans watch 2021 New Year’s fireworks in Pyongyang – Photo: KCNA / REUTERS
Despite being one of the countries most affected by the epidemic, there are still many people who do not wear masks on some beaches in Brazil on January 1, 2021.
Ipanema Beach in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the first day of 2021, there are still many people who do not wear masks to meet and play – Photo: REUTERS
Overview of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 31, 2020 before the new year – Photo: REUTERS
A man throws flowers into the sea on the last day of 2020 on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 31, 2020 – Photo: REUTERS
In America, unlike every year, Times Square this year may be less crowded than ever at a crucial time.
New Years celebrations still take place solemnly, but they lack the excitement and excitement of the New Years holidays.
With a total of more than 20.4 million cases recorded to date, of which more than 354,000 people have died, the United States remains the country most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
An empty street in the Times Square area viewed from above at night on December 31, 2020 in New York City, New York State, USA – Photo: REUTERS
In Chile, the country’s Ministry of Health ordered the cancellation of traditional New Year’s fireworks events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A cyclist on a deserted street due to COVID-19 on New Year’s Eve in Valparaíso, Chile, on December 31, 2020 – Photo: REUTERS
The ship of the Chilean Navy is adorned with colored lights to celebrate the new year on January 1, 2021 in Valparaíso, Chile – Photo: REUTERS
D. KIM THAI
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