New year celebrations were in full flow in parts of the world where 2023 already arrived. The Pacific nations were the first to welcome in the new year, as thousands gathered in Sydney for the Australian city's renowned fireworks display.

New Year 2023 was first welcomed by the easternmost island of Oceania first wit the tiny Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati entered on January 1, 10 am GMT or 3.30 pm IST on December 31.

Following this, the New Year will be celebrated in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and South Korea.

People celebrate this day in their own unique ways; for most of us, this is when we get more wishes than we do on birthdays! It is a special occasion to remember everyone who has been with you, supported you and always motivated you to become a better version of yourself.

It’s the first day of a new beginning when everyone wishes that people they know have a wonderful year ahead and they grow and prosper. The internet on this day is also flooded with warm wishes, greetings and inspiring messages to wish everyone a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.