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By Jasmine Andersson
BBC News
New year celebrations are in full flow in parts of the world where 2023 has already arrived.
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first to welcome in the new year, followed by New Zealand an hour later.
And thousands gathered in Sydney for the Australian city's renowned fireworks display.
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Image caption,Sydney's fireworks launched from its Harbour Bridge, Opera House and barges in its famous harbour
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Image caption,Many also gathered to watch the fireworks under the trees in Sydney Botanic Gardens
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Image caption,People had gathered early to get a prime spot to watch the midnight fireworks over the Sydney Opera House
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Image caption,The Hagley Park celebrations in Christchurch, New Zealand, were marked with fireworks and live music
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Image caption,Over in Adelaide, New Zealand, fireworks were launched after the Men's Big Bash League - a cricket match - between the Adelaide Strikers and the Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval
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Image caption,While there are still a few hours to go before Thailand marks the new year, people are already out on the streets to celebrate, like these women taking photos in front of illuminations at Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai
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Image caption,While many will celebrate Chinese New Year in three weeks' time, several regions are also marking New Year's Eve. Fireworks and a light show have attracted thousands of visitors to the West Tour Park in Huai 'an, in East China's Jiangsu province
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Image caption,Bottles of wine are pictured in the back of a tuk-tuk during celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand
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