Mandatory credit: Beijing Culture and Tourism Administration
Residents and visitors gathered in the Beijing's main square to enjoy a spectacular fireworks and light show in the skies over the city to welcome 2024 on Sunday.
Footage shows the countdown itself, as well as fireworks exploding overhead to mark the New Year, and participants dancing and celebrating. Crowds of people are seen waving and taking photographs.
Cultural performances showcasing traditional music, dance and art also took place. Popular locations, including shopping districts and entertainment venues in Beijing, hosted countdown events, where crowds descended to mark the final seconds until the New Year.
Some residents in Beijing also welcomed the New Year with visits to temples for prayers and traditional Buddhist ceremonies.
Residents and visitors gathered in the Beijing's main square to enjoy a spectacular fireworks and light show in the skies over the city to welcome 2024 on Sunday.
Footage shows the countdown itself, as well as fireworks exploding overhead to mark the New Year, and participants dancing and celebrating. Crowds of people are seen waving and taking photographs.
Cultural performances showcasing traditional music, dance and art also took place. Popular locations, including shopping districts and entertainment venues in Beijing, hosted countdown events, where crowds descended to mark the final seconds until the New Year.
Some residents in Beijing also welcomed the New Year with visits to temples for prayers and traditional Buddhist ceremonies.
Mandatory credit: Beijing Culture and Tourism Administration
Residents and visitors gathered in the Beijing's main square to enjoy a spectacular fireworks and light show in the skies over the city to welcome 2024 on Sunday.
Footage shows the countdown itself, as well as fireworks exploding overhead to mark the New Year, and participants dancing and celebrating. Crowds of people are seen waving and taking photographs.
Cultural performances showcasing traditional music, dance and art also took place. Popular locations, including shopping districts and entertainment venues in Beijing, hosted countdown events, where crowds descended to mark the final seconds until the New Year.
Some residents in Beijing also welcomed the New Year with visits to temples for prayers and traditional Buddhist ceremonies.