Stunning photos capture Leeds Vaisakhi Sikh festival

By Laura Hill

Published 20th Apr 2019, 15:24 BST

Updated 20th Apr 2019, 15:59 BST

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 wearing traditional clothes to celebrate Vaisakhi in Leeds

placeholder image — Sikh men wearing traditional clothes to celebrate Vaisakhi in Leeds

Sikh men carrying ceremonial swords for the Vaisakh event in Leeds.

placeholder image — Sikh men carrying ceremonial swords for the Vaisakh event in Leeds.

Thousands turned out to watch the parade from Chapetown to Leeds city centre

placeholder image — Thousands turned out to watch the parade from Chapetown to Leeds city centre

Crowds parading through the streets for Vaisakhi in Leeds

placeholder image — Crowds parading through the streets for Vaisakhi in Leeds

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