Global Celebrations Mark The Beginning Of The Year 2010

The beginning of the year 2010 was welcomed with open arms by people across the world, as millions immersed themselves in jubilant celebrations marking the onset of the new year that has brought with numerous special events across the spectrum of politics, science, sports technology etc. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was decorated with gorgeous disco style lights to kick off the new year’s eve celebrations.

 The beginning of the year 2010 was welcomed with open arms by people across the world, as millions immersed themselves in jubilant celebrations marking the onset of the new year that has brought with numerous special events across the spectrum of politics, science, sports technology etc. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was decorated with gorgeous disco style lights to kick off the new year’s eve celebrations.

Times Square, New York which is widely known to be the center of one of the new year’s celebrations was packed to capacity with hundreds of thousands of revelers as about 3,000 pounds of confetti poured all over the venue to usher in the celebrations. Fireworks display began at 1800 hrs and the famous New Year Ball was lowered into place at the stroke of midnight.

In a statement, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said,

    “The year that is ending has been difficult for everybody. No continent, no country, no sector has been spared. Even if the tests are unfinished, 2010 will be a year of renewal.”

The year 2009 witnessed one of the darkest hours in the global economy with a massive recession that left numerous jobless and created very unstable financial situation across the world. The new year brings the hope of turning around the badly bruised economy, but many world leaders have stated that, it would be a gradual process and will not be able to achieve in a short time.
Times Square, New York which is widely known to be the center of one of the new year’s celebrations was packed to capacity with hundreds of thousands of revelers as about 3,000 pounds of confetti poured all over the venue to usher in the celebrations. Fireworks display began at 1800 hrs and the famous New Year Ball was lowered into place at the stroke of midnight.

In a statement, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said,

    “The year that is ending has been difficult for everybody. No continent, no country, no sector has been spared. Even if the tests are unfinished, 2010 will be a year of renewal.”

The year 2009 witnessed one of the darkest hours in the global economy with a massive recession that left numerous jobless and created very unstable financial situation across the world. The new year brings the hope of turning around the badly bruised economy, but many world leaders have stated that, it would be a gradual process and will not be able to achieve in a short time.