An elegant and dignified Jashn-e-Baharan and prize distribution ceremony was held at ‘H’ Park Phase 6 DHA. The colorful ceremony was attended by a large number of floriculture lovers across the city, residents, notables and many from different segments of the society. Administrator DHA Lahore was the chief guest of the ceremony. Received by DHA Director Maintenance, the honorable chief guest visited variety of stalls and other displays at the well laid out venue. He praised the aesthetic lay out of the beautifully crafted stalls. The Director Maintenance of DHA apprised the audience about the details of the event. On this auspicious occasion, the Administrator DHA planted a tree under the banner of SarSabz-O-Shadab Pakistan, and announced that this year the DHA Management has successfully planted about 1,25,000 trees, and plans to extend the plantation around 3,00,000 trees in the 3 consequent years. Moreover, the administrator DHA also acknowledged the hard work and efforts poured in by the staff. He further iterated that the thorough participation of the DHA residents portrayed the popularity of the festival. Therefore, it has been decided by DHA Management that this year Jashan-e-Bahran festivities shall continue for two days. 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 awarded with the prizes. The winners were chosen in accordance to the verdict of the jury which comprised of: DHA officials, residents and personnel from the Parks and Horticulture Authority. This vibrant Spring festival also hosted tones of stalls which depicted the cultural diversity, exotic traditions, and multitude of cuisines existing within Pakistan. Moreover, various heart-throbbing and electric musical performances also exponentially added to the spark and richness of the ongoing activities. The annual festivities, therefore, provided residents with an opportunity to indulge in several activities and enjoy spring. Published in Daily Times, March 25th 2019.