How do countries around the world celebrate New Year's Eve?

Welcome to a week-long New Year's Eve festival, Spanish-style, where there's something for everyone, from ballroom dancing to salsa, from flamenco folk songs to rock band performances. When the clock strikes midnight, visitors can experience the ancient Spanish New Year's tradition of eating 12 grapes to herald the sweetness of each month of the coming year, and on Jan. 5, people can take part in the Three Kings Parade, where the three wise men of the New Testament hand out candy to children.

2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazilians know how to liven things up, and certainly the New Year's Eve celebrations on the coast of Cupa don't disappoint. Around a million people dressed in white will dance their best and drink delicious champagne. There are also grand fireworks displays and concerts. After the clock strikes midnight, visitors can throw flowers into the sea like the locals do for good luck in the coming year.

3. Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is the place to be for New Year's Eve, as it is celebrated three times a year: Western, Chinese and Thai. The biggest New Year's Eve celebrations take place at the Central World Plaza, with a full night of brilliant lights, open-air beers and various performances. If you're looking for a more traditional countdown, head to Royal Field Plaza, where visitors can meet the most authentic Thai food, music and performances.

4. Prague, Czech Republic

Tourists can choose to take a jazz cruise or a party boat along the Vltava River, enjoying the food while taking in the sights. For those who like to dance, head to Karlovy Lazne, the largest dance club in Central Europe with five dance styles to choose from. As midnight approaches, people gather in the Old Town to watch the fireworks display.

5. New York, USA

New York is widely recognized as the busiest place in the world to celebrate the New Year. Hundreds of people gather in Times Square to watch the New Year's ball slowly fall, a tradition that has been going on since 1907. It's the city that never sleeps that night, with all kinds of concerts and shows, and the colorful confetti flying in the sky to keep people in a lively mood.

6. Tokyo, Japan

If one night of celebration isn't enough for you, head to Tokyo, where New Year's celebrations run from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, and are sure to include performances and fireworks. But if you want to celebrate like a local, get some friends together and eat New Year's noodles while listening to the sound of the bells. The noodles symbolize longevity, while the 108 chimes symbolize prosperity and wealth. Don't forget to visit the Imperial Palace of Japan on January 1, as it is open to visitors on this day. The Imperial Palace of Japan is only open to the public on two days throughout the year.

7. Amsterdam, Netherlands

The most festive celebration in Amsterdam is when the bells strike 12 and the crowds that throng the streets erupt in a burst of applause as fireworks instantly light up the city. Visitors can head to Dam Square, with its beer tents and live performances, or to the Red Light District for a glass of absinthe and its nightlife.

Have you ever celebrated New Year's Eve in the summer heat? Then come to Cape Town and experience it. Visitors watch as the cable car slides gently down from the top of Table Mountain to ring in the New Year. Or head to the V&A Waterfront, which has some of the best fireworks in town. the secondary celebration, held on Jan. 2, is where you'll see people with painted faces singing and dancing through the crowds to a band.

9. Goa, India

New Year's celebrations in Goa are uninhibited. On New Year's Eve, this exotic beach is packed. Backpackers and locals come here to welcome the New Year. If you want to get a taste of the local culture, head to a local village for a beer made with guava, coconut or cashew nuts.

10.Sughra, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the biggest places in the world to celebrate the New Year, with New Year's Eve celebrations lasting four days kicking off on December 29th. Marked by a torchlight procession started by the Vikings, a dance involving 100,000 people swept through the streets on Dec. 31st. As midnight approaches, visitors can choose to listen to live music, go to an outdoor bar, or watch the fireworks display.