Thousands of biodegradable balloons are released by members of the city's commercial association at Patio do Colegio, the site of the city's foundation in 1554, on December 30, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The workers of the association began releasing balloons in 1992 in which has now turned into a tradition to celebrate the New Year. AFP PHOTO/Nelson ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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