The Merrion Centre staged the festivities which provided a showcase of traditional music, arts and dance. The event was organised by the Leeds Chinese Community School, a charity dedicated to Chinese language education, cultural heritage and community engagement across the city. Your YEP was on hand to capture the spirit of the occasion with 2026 being the year of the horse. READ MORE: Watch - The A to Z of Leeds documentary
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Lantern painting. | Richard Walker/ImageNorth Photo: Richard Walker/ImageNorth
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A large crowd enjoys the celebrations. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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The Deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Barry Anderson and the Deputy Lord Mayor Coun Caroline Anderson watch the lion dance parade. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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The Lion dance to celebrate the year of the horse. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding