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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The lion dance to celebrate the year of the horse. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Chinese musical performance by Mio Zhang on GuzHeng and Jiacheng Yu on ErHu. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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A busy crowd enjoys the performances. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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A Lion dance to celebrate the year of the horse. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Dancers perform The Tune of the Peaceful Joy. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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A lion dance to celebrate the year of the horse. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding