Saturday, January 9, 2010

New Year Eve Celebration @ 4:57 AM

It's already 2010! A few days ago. Was held New Year Eve. There are different ways to celebrate the new year in several countries.

1. Australia, the two largest New Year's Eve celebrations in Australia are held in its two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne. The celebrations in Sydney are usually accompanied by a theme which is displayed in light shows and a large symbol in the middle of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Over 1.5 million people gathered around Port Jackson (Sydney attendance of 2 million people). The fireworks display last from 15 to 25 minutes and is followed by music shows set on several stages throughout the beach.



2. England, the main celebrations are broadcasted showing London's firework display, which is centered around the London Eye. It is one of the world's biggest fireworks displays for New Year. At the start of 2005, fireworks were launched from the wheel itself for the first time. The timing of the new year is usually indicated by the chimes on Big Ben. And usually, people sing "Auld Lang Syne"(a Scottish folk song written by Robert Burns, the song most closely associated with the holiday).

3. France, the French call New Year's Eve "la Saint-Sylvestre". It is usually celebrated with a feast called le Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre. This feast customarily includes special dishes like foie gras and drinks like champagne. The celebration can be a simple, intimate dinner with friends and family or a much fancier ball (une soirée dansante).

4. Indonesia, the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta. Usually held band music show. Then followed by countdown to midnight. Usually held in Monumen Nasional and Taman Impian Jaya Ancol. Trumpet and fireworks are the most important things for Indonesian people to celebrate their New Year's Eve.

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