New Year’s Festivities Across India and the World
As the clock struck midnight, the world embraced the dawn of 2024 with renewed hopes and joyous celebrations. Across India, the spirit of the New Year was particularly vibrant, marked by various events. In Fort Kochi, Kerala, the burning of papaya on the parade ground ignited one of the grandest New Year celebrations in the region, while Kottayam welcomed the new beginnings with a similar tradition at Vadavathur. Excitement filled the air in different parts of the country, from the lively streets of Thiruvananthapuram to districts like Alappuzha and Kozhikode, where New Year’s Eve was celebrated at various venues.
Not only confined to India, the enthusiasm for the New Year resonated globally. From the early celebrations in the Kiribati Islands to the colorful fireworks lighting up the skies in New Zealand at half past four, the world witnessed a cascade of festivities. However, with the joyous occasions came a heightened sense of security, as stringent measures were put in place in cities like Fort Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, along with tight restrictions in Delhi and Mumbai. The global time zones continued to usher in the New Year, with the United Kingdom set to welcome 2024 at 5:30 AM Indian time, followed by the United States at 10:30 AM. Keywords: New Year celebrations, Fort Kochi, global festivities, security measures, time zones.
