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Basant festival

The Basant festival is a three-day cultural event scheduled to take place in Lahore, Pakistan, from March 12 to 14, 2027. Announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the festival aims to celebrate Lahore's vibrant culture and hospitality.

Date
Mar 12-14, 2027
Location
Lahore
Status
Upcoming
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Basant festival

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Highlights

  • Three-day festival from March 12-14, 2027
  • Announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz
  • Preparations for a safe festival, including regulation of kite-flying equipment
Lahore is set to host the Basant festival from March 12 to 14, 2027. This three-day event was announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who expressed that Lahore would "once again come alive with colour, culture, festivity, music, energy and legendary hospitality." The celebration is intended for the youth of Punjab and Pakistan, encouraging them to create memories and illuminate Lahore with their spirit. Overseas Pakistanis and international guests are also invited to experience the festivities.

The event follows a previous successful return of Basant festivities, which marked the first such celebration in over two decades after a ban on kite-flying was lifted. Preparatory administrative efforts are underway to ensure a safe festival, including meetings chaired by Lahore Commissioner Nauman Yousaf with transporters and courier companies. Regulations for kite-flying equipment manufacturers have been initiated, requiring permits and NOCs, and strict action is planned against illegal kite-flying materials. Additionally, safety rods will be installed on 2.5 million motorcycles in Lahore to enhance safety during the festival.

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