As the clock ticks down to midnight on December 31, 2025, London's streets are buzzing with New Year energy 🎉🥂. We hit the sidewalks to hear locals reflect on a whirlwind year and dream about what 2026 might bring.
🎙️ 'I learned to cook my grandma's recipes, and in 2026 I want to travel to Japan,' shares Mia, a 24-year-old graphic designer. Over in Covent Garden, student Carlos says, 'This year I graduated uni—next, I hope to start my own podcast!'
From career milestones to personal challenges, people opened up about their proudest moments of 2025 and the goals they’re setting for the year ahead. Amid snippets of K-pop beats and viral TikTok sounds, many mentioned reconnecting with friends, exploring new hobbies, and embracing sustainability in their daily lives 🌿.
These street interviews, captured by CGTN Europe, offer a snapshot of the hopes and resilience that define a city ready for its next chapter. As Londoners count down the final seconds of 2025, their stories remind us: every new year is a chance to write a fresh page ✨.
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