In Pics: The world welcomes New Year 2019 in style
Fireworks explode during the New Year's celebrations at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Fireworks light up the Atomium building, a metal structure built in the form of an iron crystal, as part of New Year celebrations in Brussels, Belgium. Believers of Afro-Brazilian religions pay tribute to Yemanja, goddess of the sea, during a traditional celebration ahead of New Year's eve on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fireworks light up the sky around the London Eye wheel to welcome the New Year in London, Britain Thais pray to celebrate the New Year 2019 at the Golden Mountain temple or Wat Saket in Bangkok, Thailand. Strings attached are ceremonial threads given by Buddhist monks Revellers enjoy during New Year celebrations in Moscow's Red Square, Russia. Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's day celebrations in Athens, Greece. Read More Business Standard