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COPACABANA BEACH, RIO DE JANEIRO: THE GETAWAY: Wearing white to symbolize good luck, partiers flock to the beach to offer gifts to the sea goddess and drink champagne. Revellers arrive to watch the spectacular fireworks display, dance, and plant candles in the sand.
IN THE PICTURE: A tourist at Copacabana beach in this file photo.
(Pic: Reuters)