MANY people from all over the greater Suva, Nasinu and Nausori area spent the first day of the new year picnicking at the Suva point beachfront.
While many chose to spend a quiet time with members of their family, people from all races flocked to the beach to celebrate the new year.
Most families had a barbeque by the beach while others were bathed under the hot sun with friends and loved ones, reminiscing on the events of 2012.