World prepares to usher in New Year in style. Check out intriguing pics.
Even as numerous restrictions due to the spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus continue to dampen spirits, the world seems to be gearing up to celebrate the beginning of the New Year, 2022, with pomp and show.
Women walk in front of a 2022 sign displayed in downtown Pristina on Thursday, ahead of the New Year celebrations in Kosovo.
Women walk in front of a 2022 sign displayed in downtown Pristina on Thursday, ahead of the New Year celebrations in Kosovo.
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An artist gives finishing touches to a New Year mural painted on his house in Chennai on Thursday.
An artist gives finishing touches to a New Year mural painted on his house in Chennai on Thursday.
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Musicians of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Daniel Barenboim during a preview performance of their traditional New Year's Concert on Thursday in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. At the concert, an audience of 1,000 people will be present.
Musicians of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Daniel Barenboim during a preview performance of their traditional New Year's Concert on Thursday in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. At the concert, an audience of 1,000 people will be present.
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Palestinian bakers prepare cakes with the 2022 theme decoration ahead of New Year's eve at a pastry shop in Gaza City on Thursday.
Palestinian bakers prepare cakes with the 2022 theme decoration ahead of New Year's eve at a pastry shop in Gaza City on Thursday.
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People visit shops to purchase food and supplies to celebrate the New Year in Tokyo's Ueno shopping district on Thursday.
People visit shops to purchase food and supplies to celebrate the New Year in Tokyo's Ueno shopping district on Thursday.