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Attendees sing the national anthem in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei. CNA photo Jan. 1, 2021
The first day of 2021 started in Taiwan with fireworks displays across the country, including at the Taipei 101 skyscraper in the north and Kaohsiung s Love River in the south.
Taipei 101 s fireworks display.
An estimated 38,000 people attended the New Year s countdown in Taipei, close to the 40,000 limit set by the city government, while the Kaohsiung celebrations were closed to live audiences and were streamed live.
The fireworks and drone show in Kaohsiung. CNA photo Jan. 1, 2021