The second day of the Basant Festival in Lahore continued to fill the city’s skies with colorful kites and an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Alongside participants from various cities of Pakistan, a large number of foreign visitors arrived in the Walled City to take part in the traditional sport of kite flying.
Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari welcomed the foreign guests visiting Lahore and stated that Basant is not only a cultural identity of the city but also a valuable opportunity to present a positive image of Pakistan to the world. Foreign visitors praised Lahore’s hospitality, vibrant culture, and the enthusiasm of its people. They remarked that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has turned the dream of celebrating Basant in Lahore into a reality. They added that they had always heard Lahore described as the “Zinda dilan-e-Lahore,” and were delighted to witness its warmth and festive spirit firsthand. International guests actively participated in kite flying and described Lahore’s culture as beautiful and unique. They appreciated the Punjab government’s initiative to revive a cultural festival like Basant, noting that it promotes public happiness and cultural activities.
On this occasion, Secretary Information Tahir Raza Hamdani also joined the Basant festivities and took part in the traditional pastime of kite flying. To highlight the global significance of the Basant Festival, representatives from approximately 20 international media houses have arrived in Lahore to cover the colorful cultural event. On its second day, Lahore remained alive with laughter, celebrations, and vibrant cultural colors, as local and international guests came together to celebrate the spirit and traditions of Basant with great enthusiasm.
Commissioner Lahore Division Marryam Khan, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Ali Ejaz , on Saturday visited Delhi Gate in the Walled City to review health, rescue and cleanliness arrangements on the second day of Basant celebrations. During the visit, the commissioner inspected Basant health and rescue camps and reviewed sanitation conditions in various localities. She said that a comprehensive cleanliness drive was underway across the Walled City and along the Circular Road, while health, Rescue 1122, Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) and other departmental camps and counters were fully functional at Basant sites.