North Korean families were thrilled at the New Year's fireworks display at the Kim II Sung Square in Pyongyang.

Carbide-shooting, a tradition in Netherlands to scare off evil spirits on the last day of the year, was a fun time for everyone involved.

People hold images of the former Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej during New Years celebrations in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand

Police officers conduct security searches as people queue to get in the De Brouckere square in Brussels for the fireworks performance.

Fireworks light up the sky at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, in Dubai

A Colombian FARC guerrilla fighter puts on make-up before celebrating New Year's Eve ahead of their demobilization.

French revellers gather on the Champs-Elysees Avenue to watch a laser and 3D video mapping show on the theme of the Paris bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, projected on the Arc de Triomphe monument as part of the New Year celebrations.

South Koreans organize another rally in Seoul to celebrate the New year countdown

Hosts taking a selfie at a cross-year TV gala in Hunan, China.