If you haven’t decided where to celebrate the new year, we reveal the 7 best destinations for you! Beautiful places in this article!
Top 7 Best Places to Celebrate New Year
- Dubai – United Arab Emirates
As the capital of luxury and the city of skyscrapers, Dubai offers gigantic firework shows each year. With thousands of fireworks, you will have both enjoyable and noisy moments. You will probably hear people say “Kul ‘am wa antum bi khayr!” all together. It means Happy New Year.
- Hong Kong – China
Hong Kong is an ideal place for New Year. It gets better and more wonderful choreographies each year. Go early to Wan Chai Golden Bauhinia Square to watch gigantic firework show. As the time passes, you will love the ambiance formed by a huge crowd. Happy New Year is “Gong Hey Fat Choy!” here in Hong Kong.
- London – Great Britain
Big Ben has been the spot to celebrate New Year. At first, people gather here and look at bell tower to watch a gigantic firework show that enlightens the very dark sky all night long. What you will say all together is “Happy New Year!”
- Vilnius – Lithuania
We suggest the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius especially for couples. You will push to the limits while enjoying New Year in a romantic atmosphere. The celebration starts days ago and creates funny views at Kalnai and Vingis city parks. You either go to a nightclub or celebrate New Year with locals on the streets. Don’t forget to shout “Laimingu Naujuju Metu!” that means Happy New Year.
- Rome – Italy
Spectacular firework shows, dance parties, Italian wines, historical stadium, free concerts at Circus Maximus, performances dedicated to Italian composers and the ceremony at St. Peter Square that symbolizes the birth of Jesus are New Year activities in Rome. Shout “Buon anno!” to say Happy New Year.
- Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Known for Rio Carnival, Rio de Janeiro hosts a spectacular New Year. Copacabana Beach will offer colorful shows, music, dance, fireworks and unlimited food for New Year. Each color at the celebration has its own symbolic meaning. For instance, yellow is for wealth, green is for health, white is for peace, purple is for inspiration and red is for romance. When it is midnight, you can shout “Feliz ano novo!”
- Reykjavik – Iceland
You probably know about northern lights of Iceland. Once the sun sets, northern lights appear in the sky during New Year; yet fireworks never stop. Fireworks are legal during this time of the year and locals don’t miss this chance after experiencing 20 hours of darkness. If you can, shout “Gleilegt nytt ár!” that means Happy New Year.
We have almost come to the end of 2022. We hope that all the negativities experienced this year will not be repeated in 2023. We hope that 2023 will bring peace and health to all humanity. Happy new year in advance!
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