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Huilenses Extend 2026 Joy with Vacations, Birthdays, and Milestones
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Following New Year's Eve family gatherings across Huila, residents continue welcoming 2026 with vacations, birthdays, and religious ceremonies amid reflection and happiness. Couples seek natural escapes like Valle de Cocora, while families celebrate in Neiva and beyond.
As Losar, the Tibetan New Year, unfolds across China's Xizang Autonomous Region, families in Lhasa and surrounding areas immerse themselves in age-old traditions to welcome blessings and prosperity. Bustling markets teem with shoppers preparing for the festivities, while communities demonstrate resilience and celebration in the wake of past hardships.
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Around 400 citizens and guests filled the Kleine Theater at Wahlstedt's traditional New Year's reception. The mayor called for greater community in his address and looked ahead to key tasks for the coming year. The event kicked off with a colorful show, a dash of purposeful optimism, and admonishing words heading into 2026.
A devastating fire ravaged the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve night, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119. Among the victims are 14 French nationals, treated in Switzerland, France, Italy, and Germany. The investigation focuses on candles and Bengal lights as possible causes.
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On January 2, Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted crowds of well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during the annual New Year's event. The emperor expressed concern over last year's natural disasters and wished for a peaceful year. Meanwhile, a man in his 20s stripped naked during the event and was quickly restrained by security.
New Year's celebrations kicked off in the Pacific and Australia, with Sydney positioning itself as the world's capital of the event. However, festivities in the Australian city took on a bittersweet tone due to the attack that occurred weeks earlier on Bondi beach. Fireworks lit up the sky, but the memory of the incident overshadowed the night.
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Hong Kong saw a 25% increase in inbound visitors on New Year's Eve despite cancelling its traditional fireworks display due to the deadly Tai Po fire. Immigration Department figures show 195,798 arrivals that day, including 148,435 from mainland China. Meanwhile, outbound trips by locals rose by nearly 21%.
Essential TV picks guide the new year
mandag, 5. januar 2026, 17:00Takaichi heralds Fire Horse year's vitality at Ise Shrine press conference
søndag, 4. januar 2026, 16:03Japan's major department stores close for New Year to give employees break
søndag, 4. januar 2026, 12:41Travelers flock home after New Year holidays, congesting Japan's transport
søndag, 4. januar 2026, 00:21Hong Kong tourism chief hails resilient NYE visitor surge, calls for better dispersal
fredag, 2. januar 2026, 01:18First baby of 2026 born at hospital san juan de dios
fredag, 2. januar 2026, 00:36Brann i Crans-Montana-bar: Vitner forteller om heltemot i kaos mens ledere erklærer sørge
torsdag, 1. januar 2026, 22:48Crans-Montana bar fire updates: owners identified, victim details emerge
torsdag, 1. januar 2026, 21:52In 2026, rededicate yourself to his service
torsdag, 1. januar 2026, 21:25Algeciras Violence Series: First 2026 Homicide in Urban Center