Lahore: An elegant and dignified spring festival (Jashn-e-Baharan) and prize distribution ceremony was held at Defence Housing Authority’s H- Park Phase-VI. The ceremony was attended by a large number of floriculture lovers across the city, residents, notables and many from different segments of the society. DHA Lahore Administrator Brig Muhammad Sajid Khokhar was the chief guest of the ceremony. Received by DHA Director Maintenance, the chief guest visited a variety of stalls at the well laid out venue. He praised the aesthetic lay out and appreciated the effort behind it. Later, the winners in various categories who competed in arrangements of cut flowers, dry flowers and maintenance of their respective lawns, institutions and residences were given prizes. The winners were chosen in accordance with the verdict of the jury that was composed of DHA officials, residents and personnel from the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA). Apart from the prize distribution, various cultural and traditional items like horse dancing, puppet show, magic show, face painting entertained the visitors. Tunes played by the military band added colours to the grace and beauty of the event. The annual festivities provided residents with an opportunity to participate in several activities and enjoy spring. Published in Daily Times, April 1st2018.