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More than 1.5 million people gathered to see the traditional New Year's Eve fireworks display in Sydney harbour, according to Lord Mayor Clover Moore. $6.6 millions Fireworks explode over and around the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations.

Fireworks light the sky over Victoria Harbour during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong.

Fireworks explode near the Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers during New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur.

People release balloons as the Tokyo Tower is illuminated to celebrate the New Year at a countdown event in Tokyo.

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon and participants hit a traditional bell to welcome the new year at Bo-Sin_Gak pavilion in central Seoul.

Fireworks explode from Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, the Taipei 101 during New Year celebrations in Taipei. .