It is not long to wait for the coming of the New Year, and we all prepared to celebrate it in different ways - someone at home with family, someone with friends somewhere far from home ... From this selection you will learn about the most unusual places to celebrate the New Year!
So, let's start from the place where the celebration of the New Year is not only unusual, but also completely illogical, although there are people who are interested in celebrating NG in this way) We are talking about celebrating the New Year in a caravan crossing the Sahara Desert! What is needed for this? Just order in Morocco budget tour in the desert (10 days - about $ 400) and camel rental, and the desert itself will take care of the rest. Spend some time thinking about the past year, and then greet the New Year as loudly as you can, without fear of disturbing anyone, because there is only sand around ...
If celebrating the New Year in a noisy company is not for you, you can tidy up the house ... This is what the inhabitants of Edinburgh, Scotland, do every Christmas Eve. What for? It turns out that such a "celebration" is dictated by the long-standing Scottish tradition of entering the New Year "fresh", rid of all unnecessary things that worried about last year, with the hope that the coming year will be better than the outgoing one.
That is why the Scots first clean up the houses thoroughly, and then send boys with the skins of sheep to the city. They walk from house to house, singing traditional Gaelic tunes and hitting the sheepskin with a stick. Fortunately, if all this traditional beating is boring - many parties are held on the streets of Scotland, primarily associated with the annual removal of the public ban on the use of alcoholic beverages only for this night) Thus, you can "celebrate" the New Year until 6 o'clock in the morning
Even more strange New Year is celebrated in Venezuela ... How do you usually prepare for the New Year? Stock up on food and drinks, buy gifts, maybe take a shower, etc. Venezuelans put on their best yellow underwear at this time - this is due to the fact that in Venezuela yellow is considered the color of wealth and local residents sincerely believe that such a "tradition" will certainly bring them good luck in the coming year)
Do you want to celebrate the New Year in some magical place? In this case, Goa may suit you - the smallest state in India, washed by the waters of the Arabian Sea. The climate here is humid, dirty and generally disgusting for half a year, but by about October everything calms down and the plants grow very quickly to incredible sizes, which makes Goa look like some kind of fabulous garden until April, when the next "rainy" period begins. It is not surprising that at this time hippies and just tourists flock here from all over the world in search of a "New Year's" fairy tale
The hottest place to celebrate the New Year is by far the small island of Guam in Pacific... January temperatures in this remote corner of our planet reach 80 degrees Celsius, so the main "New Year" activities here are diving and swimming, and swimming trunks / shorts or a swimsuit are quite suitable as a festive costume)
Do you like to celebrate the New Year loudly? Then you have a direct road to Japan! If you immediately imagined crowds of Japanese people counting down the last seconds of the outgoing year with champagne in hand, then you were a little mistaken) In fact, in Japan there is a tradition of meeting New Year the ringing of bells, and not small bells, but rather huge temple bells. On New Years, every Japanese temple rings the bells 108 times! Imagine what kind of ringing goes up when, in an instant, thousands of temples scattered across the islands begin to ring the bells ...
Not enough time to fully celebrate the New Year? Go to China) Although it is worth recalling that New Year's celebrations in China begin only on February 14 (and not December 31, as we are used to) and last 15 days! During this period of time, all of China is illuminated with red lights, and colorful demonstrations roll through the streets in waves. The day before the start of the celebration Chinese families gather for a massive food banquet, after which everyone chooses for themselves any red thing that must be worn for all 15 days of the celebration ...
Another Asian country popular with tourists at the end of December is Thailand, in the capital of which, Bangkok, you can celebrate the New Year according to three traditions at once - Western, Chinese and Thai!
The world's largest New Year's party is held in Brazil, on the 4-kilometer Copacabana beach (Rio de Janeiro) and is second only to the Brazilian annual Carnival in size. 2 million people dressed all in white and this is not the limit!
Imagine a real living white sea moving to the beat of the music with burning lighters and screens of mobile phones, which has no end and end, add to this a lot of fireworks, continuous dances and the atmosphere of a carnival - the result is the most spectacular New Year's party in the world!
Another famous place to celebrate the New Year is New York Times Square, which has won worldwide fame for the massiveness and spectacle of festive events
More than a million people come to watch the traditional launch of the crystal ball, accompanied by fireworks, announcing the beginning of the new year!
If you love fireworks (and few people dislike them), Australia's New Years celebration is for you! After all, the Australians are the first on our planet to meet the coming year, and in order not to lose face, Sydney people roll such a fireworks show against the backdrop of the Sydney Opera, which has no equal in scale and beauty anywhere else in the world! More beautiful photos You will find festive fireworks in the photo post New Year's fireworks
It all starts on December 31 at 13.00 with a shot of a cannon installed in the bay, and does not subside until the morning of January 1
Last year, the Sydney authorities spent more than $ 5 million on the New Year's fireworks show, and almost a million local residents and tourists took part in the New Year's celebration - let's see what happens this year)
The best place to celebrate the New Year in Great Britain is, of course, the Thames embankment in the London Eye, where about a million people also gathered for a fascinating fireworks show last year.
Some fireworks are launched directly from the capsule cabins of the Ferris wheel.
In fact, there are still many places in the world that gather such huge crowds of people for the New Year, for example, the Berlin Brandenburg Gate, or rather the June 17 street right behind them, on which cheerful celebrations with fireworks do not subside all night from December 31 to January 1. light shows, dancing and beer)
Fireworks against the backdrop of the sculptural group crowning the Brandenburg Gate
The most romantic place to celebrate the New Year is the Parisian Champs Elysees with a view of the Eiffel Tower dressed in festive "clothes" (during the holiday the lighting of the tower changes dramatically, which is facilitated by the modern luminescence installed on it) and thousands of fireworks flying over it ...
Well, the most frantic New Year's parties are of course held in Las Vegas on the seven-kilometer Strip, where hundreds of thousands of people gather on the evening of December 31 to spend the Old Year and meet the New as unforgettable as possible!
In addition to the above, there is still plenty of interesting places to celebrate the New Year - no one forbids celebrating it, for example, in a secluded house somewhere deep in the mountains, or elsewhere in nature. Where to celebrate the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 is up to you, but we wish this event to be remembered as something good, unforgettable, and the next year to make your deepest dreams come true! Happy New Year!
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This year Moscow is best decorated for the winter holidays! The traditional GUM Fair has already unfolded on Red Square. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from its predecessors last year, even the attributes are the same. The only thing that we have added to the design is the festive retro postcards, which this year GUM has been decorated with.
1 | The tradition of decorating non-coniferous trees on Red Square also continues. Unusual and beautiful.
2 | Nikolskaya Street is the most a nice place in New Year's Moscow! Probably, even the street itself thinks that this is just a Christmas dream)
3 | People stand in front of the decorations, as in front of a stage, many cannot hide their delight. The most popular phrase on Nikolskaya: "Like in Europe!" (although many cities in Europe are decorated much more modestly). In second place is the question: "Is this really Moscow?"
4 | The whole street has been turned into a festive light corridor. True, the jewelry looks more modest from the Lubyanka than from the Red Square.
5 | Decorations at Tretyakovsky Proezd have been traditional for a couple of years. From the new - the security guards have learned not to bounce on a tripod and now do not equate it with "the spy attribute of the competitors of the shops presented here." How can you not believe in miracles after this?
Last year, a barrier chief tried to forbid me to shoot with a tripod. Sent politely, of course. I didn’t calm down, I even called a policeman. Was sent a second time, already by the police.
Maybe the guards at White Square are now also not so strange? And then there, too, they looked at the tripod as a weapon.
6 | Ice slide on Revolution Square. Alas, today it thawed a little and was already closed.
7 | Fair at Manezhnaya Square. Great place!
8 | For history)
9 | For the second year, a huge ball appears at Manezhka. Unlike its predecessor, it now shimmers in different colors.
10 | As before, you can go inside. They say the ball makes wishes come true
11 | Bolshoi theater in the crown!
12 | Fountain.
13 | The second most beautiful place after Nikolskaya in the center!
15 | Fair in front of TSUM.
16 | Carousel.
17 | Chic Kamergersky.
18 | Let's go through it.
19 | From the side of Tverskaya on Kamergerskoye, they put the luminous numbers 2016. They are also found in other places of the city - on Trubnaya, Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya.
20 | Cozy fair on Tverskaya Square. The most difficult thing for a photo is to capture a moment without people. There are a lot of people walking, so sometimes you have to wait a long time. I was told that there were photographers who, while waiting for the right moment, managed to read a whole volume of War and Peace!)
23 | And smaller tunnels)
24| It's warm and cozy inside
If every New Year you met at the festive table with your family and relatives, then for sure you at least once thought about a more interesting and new version of the celebration new year holidays.
We invite you to consider the list of cities in the world that will give such a New Year's celebration that you will remember your whole life and tell your grandchildren about the adventures that will undoubtedly present these fabulous places.
New York, USA
Many American New Year films show us the events that take place in New York. And this is no accident, because this metropolis becomes the village of Santa Claus during the holidays. There are many people walking around here, dressed in various fairytale characters, music plays in the streets, beautiful illumination illuminates the Manhattan building, and all shops are decorated with hundreds of lights.
Directly on New Year's Eve, you can go to Times Square and watch the amazing snowfall of colorful confetti, popular celebrity shows, a laser show, as well as a crystal ball that descends from a skyscraper and symbolizes the beginning of the New Year. To get into this action, you will have to buy a ticket for $ 350. In addition, you can go to Gotham Hall, where you will pay about 200-300 dollars to enter and play the role of Disney cartoon characters.
The best nightclubs in this city represent New Year's programs for your guests. By the way, we can say that the entrance to the party will cost only about $ 130. And, of course, you can always celebrate the New Year in a chic restaurant overlooking Central Park or Manhattan.
Rome, Italy
Since Rome is the capital of the Catholic world, this status obliges Rome to prepare for the New Year holidays several months in advance. St. Paul's Cathedral is particularly attractive to the city's residents and tourists as it hosts the Christmas Mass, which, of course, is not easy to get to, but it does not take away the opportunity to participate in traditional street religious processions. During the New Year holidays, this city is famous for all kinds of Christmas fairs where you can buy wonderful gifts for your family and friends. Great Christmas promotions and discounts are held in stores at this time.
As a rule, after the family New Year's feast, residents of the city continue to celebrate in local restaurant or stroll through the streets of Rome until the morning. Actually, we recommend going to the central squares to celebrate the New Year. A variety of music sounds here: jazz, classical, rock and much more. The most popular area among city guests and local residents is called Piazza del Popolo. By the way, do not worry about the fact that you will be cold outside at night - in winter in Rome average temperature is +9 degrees Celsius.
Prague, Czech Republic
According to many tourists, Prague is interesting at any holidays and season. But on New Year's holidays, this city takes on a special atmosphere and is even more transformed. In the Czech Republic, on the eve of the New Year, another significant holiday is held - the day of St. Sylvester. Therefore, the Czechs have several reasons to have fun at the same time. On New Years, you can easily go to a restaurant and join a completely unfamiliar company.
You will spend about 100 euros per person on such fun, but there will be more than enough drinks and food. And the most coveted dish among Czechs on the festive table is lentils and baked carp with apples. It is these dishes that symbolize the attraction of happiness in the coming year. And remember, if you serve a bird, it will quickly fly away, taking good luck with it!
There is also one more unique place: Old Town Square, which is visited by a large number of people to listen to the chimes. This night brings all people together and makes them friends, so get ready for hugs, songs and dances. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, then head to Wenceslas Square. And one more thing: finally, at the end of New Year's Eve, do not forget to touch the statue of Jan Nepomnutsky and, of course, make a wish. Locals they assure that in this way it will definitely come true. Come here and you will have pleasant and fantastic memories of celebrating the New Year.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
For lovers of real summer fun and those who lack the sun, we recommend this option. Rio de Janeiro is a city of festivals, constant traffic and carnivals. Celebrating the New Year is no exception. It is not without reason that about 700,000 tourists come here during this period, and the city authorities allocate huge funding to surprise them. Rio also hosts a carnival with loud music and fireworks. The Christmas tree is also in motion: it is lowered into the water on a special raft to the stunning fireworks.
One of the most incendiary shows in the world is the 20-minute fireworks display at Copacabana (famous South America). Come here with your family, loved ones or even friends, fun is guaranteed!
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This country well combines centuries-old traditions, high level service, modernity and Arab culture. United Arab Emirates is considered a world center for tourism and trade. And in the city of Dubai itself is so beautiful that you can have a good time and celebrate the holidays all year round. The Velvet season here it starts in December, the heat goes away and the weather appears with a pleasant temperature below +30 degrees Celsius. And on New Years and Christmas, the stores really surprise you with crazy discounts and great deals.
You can spend New Year's Eve in one of the many clubs or restaurants, go to the sand pit and go skiing, go to the Bedouins, go to the emerald oasis, or just take a walk in the festive city. And if you are a snow lover, then we recommend heading to the center of Dubai, where a large indoor ski center is at your service.
Sydney, Australia
In this country, the New Year begins earlier than in other places. the globe... This continent seems to be the starting point for everyone else's celebration. It is surprising that such a "winter" holiday takes place here in the midst of summer. All of Australia is replete with a large number of different events: sports, concerts, chants, outdoor fun.
A huge highlight is undoubtedly the largest fireworks display on the planet. It launches in Sydney Harbor. Tourists claim that there is no equal on Earth for such a spectacle. Therefore, no one gets upset about New Year's traffic jams, noise, high prices, crowds of people who in the amount of 1.5 million people come to Sydney for such a fireworks. Each year, the fireworks are dedicated to a different theme.
Finland, Rovaniemi
Everyone knows that the most new year country Finland is considered in the world. Here everything is covered with snow, you can ride day and night on sledges harnessed by a couple of reindeer or visit winter fishing... But the main attraction is the presence here of a colleague of Santa Claus - a foreign Santa Claus.
We recommend that you definitely go to his residence. Such a pleasure will cost you about 60 euros per person. And when you return, check out the husky farm. They are located near every tourist town. The price for this is 75 euros and if you want you can even buy a dog.
Georgia, Tbilisi
Tourists fall in love with Georgia literally at once. Everything here is amazing and unique. And most importantly, you don't need a visa. You can spend a few days unforgettable: skiing along the snow-capped peaks, collecting spring primroses, sheltering in an old castle or monastery from the rain, having a picnic on the grass and walking on the hot sand Black Sea coast Colchis.
There, even in December, you can easily sunbathe and pick ripe tangerines and lemons. In addition, there are hospitable wonderful people everywhere who will tell about their country, treat you with goodies in the most cozy and welcoming restaurants, give you the best of home wines and make a lot of efforts to make everyone feel welcome.
Vietnam, Phan Thiet
Vietnam is the complete opposite of the usual New Years concept. But this option will also appeal to you if you are a lover of variety or exoticism. Here you will find them. After all, the whole story of this amazing country built on stories and legends, landscapes of incredible beauty, the cuisine is quite peculiar, as in all Asian countries, and the beauty underwater world even the most avid diver is breathtaking. You can celebrate the New Year at the Phan Thiet resort on the white beach.
Austria Vienna
Vienna is a small city, but there is plenty of variety. If you come here a little earlier, you can see Christmas markets, buy all kinds of handmade toys, taste gingerbread and drink hot mulled wine. And you can celebrate the New Year itself in some coffee shop or restaurant, which are unique here and have the best culinary specialists.
This city is very cozy and compact, in just a couple of hours you can walk through the snow-covered parks, see the Gothic of St. Stephen's Cathedral, as well as the baroque of local churches, and just see all the luxury and grandeur of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. You can also see the palaces and warm up a little in a small restaurant. And if you stay a little longer, you can get to the Viennese ball, where you can dance heartily. If you choose to stay in this country to celebrate the New Year holidays, then here you will spend some of the most unforgettable and wonderful days of your life. The atmosphere of fairy tale and magic, happiness and great fun reigns here! At least once in your life you need to visit such a beautiful country, and even in New Year it is especially warm, cozy and colorful here.
In this article, we have shown you that New Years and Christmas can be found in different parts of the world and for any budget. If you're looking for a place to celebrate, take a look at cities such as Nuremberg, Hong Kong, Reykjavik, Salzburg and London. At the same time, almost all cities in the world are transformed for the New Year and Christmas in different ways.
New Year's Eve is eagerly awaited by many of us to step into 2017 with new plans and goals. You need to spend this night somehow especially, in the company with loved ones and loved ones. If your plans do not include a family dinner at home, then we offer you an excellent alternative - meeting the New Year in Europe! We will tell about 10 European capitals where in this new year's eve you will definitely not be bored.
10. London
More than 250,000 people gather each year along the banks of the Thames to watch Big Ben countdown to a spectacular 10-minute fireworks display. If you want to stay away from the cold and the crowds, stop by the London Sky Bar for a great view of the city center. Free public transport will be open all night, so there will be no problems with movement, and on the first day, head to Hyde Park or take part in the annual parade.
9. Dubrovnik
The main celebrations in the Croatian capital will take place on the central Stradun square. But be prepared, restaurants and bars are usually filled to capacity, and the number of people on the streets exceeds everything. allowable norms... Start with a cozy evening in one of the city's upscale establishments, and join the frantic crowd after midnight and greet the dawn at one of the local bars.
8. Stockholm
If you want to feel the local flavor, go to Skansen (a museum under open air). The center of the capital has been the venue for the celebration since 1895. At midnight, fireworks will break out throughout the city. After midnight, be sure to head to the trendy parties as the bars and cafes will be open until 4am.
The Eiffel Tower shines, crowds of tourists on the Champs Elysees - the city turns into one big company treating each other with champagne. For a romantic night out, book a Seine River cruise and enjoy the sound of a live band as you slowly sail through the city lights. In addition, restaurants and nightclubs will be open until the morning.
Vienna is a favorite city of intellectuals and artists and, perhaps, the best place in Europe to study the traditions of New Years celebration. Famous Christmas markets, walks in the old town, warm mulled wine and spectacular fireworks illuminate the Wiener Prater.
5. Amsterdam
New Year's Eve in Amsterdam is one big binge on the streets of the city, in bars and restaurants. Feel free to sample Dutch goodies (oliebollen, bitterballen) from street vendors and head to the center to enjoy the fireworks.
4. Reykjavik
On New Years Eve, Iceland has only 4 hours of daylight, so the locals put on a real festival of light effects. An hour before midnight, fireworks will illuminate every corner of the city's 200,000. Bars and restaurants will remain open until the morning, so you can safely walk around the city and accidentally wander into a party with crazy dances.
3. Istanbul
Start your evening with a traditional meze meal, then join the cheering crowd on Taksim Street or head to any part of the city. If the crowded streets do not appeal to you, you can always order river cruise across the Bosphorus and watch the celebration from afar. In addition, you will receive best view to the fireworks.
The City of a Hundred Spiers comes alive on New Year's Eve. The streets will be filled with crowds of tourists and locals moving from one bar to another. All the fun will take place at Wenceslas and Old Town Square. Prague is a must-see if only because it is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Europe, but also in the world.
Berlin is among the leaders of the most party capitals in Europe. The "Party Mile" is considered the highlight of the city - it is a 2-kilometer stretch between the Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Columns. This is where the main party will take place. This year Berlin expects about a million tourists, perhaps you will be one of them.
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New Year is a holiday associated with fireworks, concerts, parties, carnivals, champagne. If you want to go on vacation on the last day of the year and meet the next year in a special atmosphere, this list of cities where celebrations take place on a special scale will certainly come in handy.
New York
In terms of the scale of the celebration, other cities find it extremely difficult to compete with New York: millions of people gather in the square every year to listen to performances by famous musicians and watch the traditional descent of a huge crystal ball. All accompanied by free food and unlimited drinks. If you manage to get to such a celebration, you are guaranteed to get the most vivid emotions!
Rio de Janeiro
Rio is renowned for its carnivals, beaches and impeccable sand as well great view to the mountains. On New Year's Eve, huge parties are held here, bringing together up to two million people. In addition, there is a traditional religious festival, during which it is customary to throw flowers into the water to ensure good luck for the next year. Everything is accompanied by music, dancing, champagne. It is customary to dress in white, which also brings good luck. At midnight, colorful fireworks are launched from ships in the sea.
Las Vegas
On New Year's Eve, there are practically no cars in this city - the street with popular casinos is closed to traffic and turns into a platform for street parties, live music performances, and a laser show. Already at six in the evening people begin to gather. All bars and hotels offer a variety of entertainment and shows, and fireworks are launched from the seven rooftops of tall buildings at midnight. For fun like never before, head to Vegas!
Sydney
Sydney is one of the world's first capitals to celebrate the New Year, and is also home to incredibly lavish fireworks over the bay. It emphasizes the beauty of the bridge and the Opera building (main photo), reflected in the water surface. Everything is accompanied by air shows, parades of illuminated boats and other events. Try to pre-book your ticket or reserve a table at a restaurant with a view because Sydney is so popular.
Bangkok
Bangkok is not just a destination, it is a place where you can choose from a whole list of options for celebrating the New Year. The most popular solution is the central square, where people gather to watch the light show and concert. Some cafes and restaurants offer rooftop tables with great views. You can drink champagne and admire the fireworks, to the start of which thousands of people count down the seconds together.
Paris
This is a unique city of romance, which becomes even more beautiful on the New Year, when Eiffel tower arrange a light show. If you prefer something more intimate, you can head to the restaurant for a gourmet dinner. Dances with champagne and chocolate take place on the streets.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles has exclusive Hollywood parties with music, food, comedy shows and more. In addition, there are many clubs here that are also worth seeing.
Miami
Miami is home to the best clubs, and it's incredibly warm. If you want to celebrate the New Year on the beach, this is your choice.
Reykjavik
The beautiful Icelandic city is decorated with lights on New Year's Eve. Local residents are confident that this helps to burn out the problems of the outgoing year. They sing and gather around bonfires, and fireworks at midnight.
Dubai
Where else to enjoy the holiday, if not at the very tall building in the world! Marvel at the luxurious Burj Khalifa with magnificent fireworks display.
