In pictures: New Year's celebrations around the world

Fireworks, jubilation and chants of excitement as the world unites to bid farewell to 2018 and celebrate the beginning of the new year, 2019, that is!

Pictures below are a few glimpses of celebrations on New Year's Eve in different parts of the world. Let's have a look!

New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the fireworks show on January 1, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

New Year's Eve fireworks erupt over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the fireworks show on January 1, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

A make-up artist decorates the hair of a woman in the shape of Santa Claus during the New Year preparations in Ahmedabad, India, December 31, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS

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A Palestinian man sells ballons ahead of New Year's celebrations in Gaza City on December 31, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

Buddhist believers light candles during celebrations to mark the New Year at Jogye temple in central Seoul after midnight on January 1, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

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