Kiribati enters 2023 first, Auckland and several cities across globe welcome New Year with fireworks and light displays
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As the clock struck midnight on December 31, cities across the globe welcomed New Year 2023 with much fervour and zeal. Large crowds gathered for fireworks and light displays as the world welcomed New Year 2023. The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to enter 2023 as it welcomed New Year. Meanwhile, New Zealand was amongst the first in the world to celebrate the arrival of New Year 2023 with a huge fireworks display in Auckland.