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The Pacific islands welcome the new year

Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday.

The Pacific islands of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati are among the first nations to have welcomed in 2020. Many of the islanders have expressed the hope that the world reverses course in 2020 and embraces cleaner energy while at the same time committing to removing carbon from the atmosphere.New Zealand has also welcomed in 2020.

In Auckland, the iconic Sky Tower was bathed in technicolor light as the fireworks display was accompanied by laser lights and animations. It’s the first time lasers have been used in Auckland to accompany the traditional fireworks display.

 

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