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On December 29th, Spider-Man's confetti shower rehearsal for welcoming the new year 2014 took place at Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square, New York (USA).
This rehearsal is part of the New Year's Eve preparations that will officially take place on the night of December 31st at Times Square.
According to nypost.com, at the stroke of midnight, fireworks will fill the sky, and over 1 ton of paper confetti will be released by Spider-Man from atop Hard Rock Cafe to wish everyone luck in the new year.
Information from nypost.com indicates that starting from 3 PM on December 13th, the roads leading to the center of Times Square will be sealed off by police to tighten security for New Year's Eve.
Meanwhile, in Australia, Sydney - one of the first cities in the world to welcome the new year - promises to have spectacular fireworks displays with the theme of 'Lights'. According to abc.net.au, this year, 7 tons of fireworks will be launched at various locations around Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Apart from fireworks, the audience will also enjoy aerial acrobatics.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecasts ideal weather for December 31st night around 26°C, providing comfortable conditions for approximately 1.5 million New Year's Eve revelers. Additionally, over 3,000 police officers are assigned to patrol and maintain order across New South Wales, including 2,500 officers in Sydney.
The New Year's Eve atmosphere in Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, promises to be captivating and grand with the Loi Krathong light festival. According to CNN, at dusk, tourists and locals will gather on Thapae Road (which has been closed to traffic) to enjoy street food and watch dancers and singers perform spring melodies.
As the sun sets, lanterns will be lit and released into the sky with prayers for peace and happiness in the new year. Meanwhile, the Ping River will shimmer with light as floating lanterns are released.
According to london24.com, in the land of mist (the United Kingdom), people will welcome the new year with special emotions as the country witnesses the birth of Prince George - the son of the royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton, the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and the hottest summer since 2006.
'New Year's Eve holds a truly special meaning for our country, and we hope that tourists visiting London will leave with many beautiful memories,' shared Robyn Williams - a Londoner - with london24.com.
Thousands are expected to converge on central London to witness the fireworks display. Consequently, security is of paramount concern to London authorities, who have assigned 4,000 police officers to ensure the safety of everyone.
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Source: Mytour Travel Guide - According to Tuổi Trẻ
MytourDecember 31st, 2013
