Stunning photos capture Leeds Vaisakhi Sikh festival

By Laura Hill
Published 20th Apr 2019, 15:24 GMT
Updated 20th Apr 2019, 15:59 GMT
Sikh men wearing traditional clothes to celebrate Vaisakhi in LeedsSikh men wearing traditional clothes to celebrate Vaisakhi in Leeds
Sikh men wearing traditional clothes to celebrate Vaisakhi in Leeds
The streets of Leeds were awash with colour on Saturday as Sikh New Year was celebrated.

The Vaisakhi festival saw a parade weave through the streets from Chapeltown to Millenium Square followed by a gathering in the city centre.

Sikh men carrying ceremonial swords for the Vaisakh event in Leeds.Sikh men carrying ceremonial swords for the Vaisakh event in Leeds.
Sikh men carrying ceremonial swords for the Vaisakh event in Leeds.
Thousands turned out to watch the parade from Chapetown to Leeds city centreThousands turned out to watch the parade from Chapetown to Leeds city centre
Thousands turned out to watch the parade from Chapetown to Leeds city centre
Crowds parading through the streets for Vaisakhi in LeedsCrowds parading through the streets for Vaisakhi in Leeds
Crowds parading through the streets for Vaisakhi in Leeds
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