There’s only one way to react to the news that Paris, Germany, Australia, Belgrade, Serbia, Tokyo and Hong Kong have all canceled their outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations. And that would be to acknowledge that the global intifada is here.
If you’re asking why many major world cities have come to this bleak decision, it is as a result of serious security concerns over the fear that they can no longer guarantee the safety of their citizens at a moment in time when surprise terror attacks are rampant in so many places.
In the case of Paris, police cited worries over “unpredictable crowd movements” at the iconic site of the Champs-Elysées, where the festivities are generally held. But given that they still intend to display their annual fireworks show at the Arc de Triomphe, it’s not clear how they expect to keep the public away.
Belgrade’s mayor has not only canceled the New Year celebrations of midnight on the 31st of December but also celebrations for the Serbian New Year, traditionally observed from January 13-14, again, over security concerns.
Hong Kong has decided to change the venue of their celebration without providing for a specific reason, while a particular district of Tokyo, which apparently intended to hold an event this year, has also nixed it, citing potential crowd problems.
If you’re a dot connector, this one might not be too difficult to figure out. An unsuspecting world has opened the doors of their countries to individuals who are not exactly lovers of mankind.
Skipping the crucial step of checking to see who they’re allowing in, they took it for granted that the many newcomers would not include those who view public gatherings as a great opportunity to plan a terror attack, resulting in massive casualties.
In short, ringing in the New Year will not be the worldwide annual event it’s always been, because no one wants to see the year start off with a “big bang” of the tragic type. Sadly, this is the reality of the ushering in of 2026 – a wake-up call to humanity, with a cancelation of life as we’ve known it.
Those carefree days, where gathering together to watch a ball drop, as the New Year approaches, may now be a fond but distant memory. Sadly, it will also affect other annual events, such as Christmas markets, fairs, Independence Day commemorations and even sports events, where thousands of people have always gathered. Because, unlike other years, they may not return home, the same day, in one piece.
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