New Year tree lighting ceremony held in Minsk, Belarus-Xinhua

Actors perform during the New Year tree lighting ceremony in October Square in Minsk, Belarus, on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

Belarus’ main New Year tree is illuminated in October Square in Minsk, Belarus, on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

People take part in the New Year tree lighting ceremony in October Square in Minsk, Belarus, on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

Belarus’ main New Year tree is illuminated in October Square in Minsk, Belarus, on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)