Gravesend brought in the year of the sheep with a traditional parade through the town centre.

Over 200 people attended the Chinese New Year celebrations yesterday (February 25), which started at 11am in Community Square.

Two dancers dressed as a giant lion led the parade, before being fed Chinese leaves by the Mayor of Gravesham, Councillor John Caller.

The lion scattered the leaves, symbolising good luck and a fresh start.

Chinese dancers, singers, acrobats and martial artists performed in the afternoon and local restaurants put on a Chinese banquet.

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Gravesham council leader Councillor John Burden said: "I think the event went exceptionally well. It's the second year we have done it in Gravesham and we built on the success of last year."

"We are trying to learn from previous events and make them bigger and better."

The Chinese New Year started on February 19 - celebrations can last up to two weeks.