Despite cold, Times Square warmly welcomes 2013
Updated: 2013-01-01 13:59
(China Daily USA)
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 New York’s Times Square was filled with revelers celebrating the arrival of 2013 with the traditional ball-drop. [Yu Wei/China Daily] |
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Three Chinese students ring in 2013 in Times Square after lining up at 3 pm for a good view of the festivities. [Yu Wei/China Daily] |
 New Year’s Eve featured fireworks and musical performances by Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and South Korean Internet sensation Psy (“Gangnam Style”). [Yu Wei/China Daily] |
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Radio City Rockettes led the countdown to the ball drop starting at 11:59 pm. A minute later, cheers rang out in Times Square with the arrival of 2013. [Yu Wei/China Daily] |
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