02:23Thousands gathered at the Copacabana beach on Friday to celebrate the new year, as Rio's iconic fireworks display resumed after a COVID-gap year.
Usually attended by millions of people, celebrations this year were scaled down as Brazil sees a spike in influenza and COVID-19 cases.
"I even got goosebumps when the fireworks went off, because of this resumption of our normal life, this feeling of our everyday life, of what we can do again, so it was very special for me and I hope to everyone that was here today,' a reveller said.
Even with the low turnout, police registered many robbery attempts and two stabbings. At least two people were arrested.
Brazil: Rio locals gather at Copacabana beach to celebrate New Year
Thousands gathered at the Copacabana beach on Friday to celebrate the new year, as Rio's iconic fireworks display resumed after a COVID-gap year.
Usually attended by millions of people, celebrations this year were scaled down as Brazil sees a spike in influenza and COVID-19 cases.
"I even got goosebumps when the fireworks went off, because of this resumption of our normal life, this feeling of our everyday life, of what we can do again, so it was very special for me and I hope to everyone that was here today,' a reveller said.
Even with the low turnout, police registered many robbery attempts and two stabbings. At least two people were arrested.
Thousands gathered at the Copacabana beach on Friday to celebrate the new year, as Rio's iconic fireworks display resumed after a COVID-gap year.
Usually attended by millions of people, celebrations this year were scaled down as Brazil sees a spike in influenza and COVID-19 cases.
"I even got goosebumps when the fireworks went off, because of this resumption of our normal life, this feeling of our everyday life, of what we can do again, so it was very special for me and I hope to everyone that was here today,' a reveller said.
Even with the low turnout, police registered many robbery attempts and two stabbings. At least two people were arrested.