Lahore is set to celebrate Basant for 10 days from January 29 to February 7, 2027, under a schedule approved by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The festival will be paused on February 5 to observe Kashmir Day before resuming for the remaining celebrations.
The extended programme follows the return of Basant to Lahore earlier this year, when the traditional festival was held from February 6 to 8 after a prolonged suspension.
The Punjab government has directed relevant departments to begin preparations well ahead of the festival and make arrangements for the safety and convenience of residents and visitors. Officials have been asked to improve upon the measures introduced during the previous celebrations.
The renewed focus on safety comes against the history of serious accidents associated with kite flying, particularly those involving hazardous kite strings. Basant was banned in Punjab in 2007 following fatalities and injuries linked to kite flying and related incidents.
The decision marks another stage in the revival of Basant in Lahore, a festival historically associated with kite flying, springtime celebrations and the city’s cultural traditions. Its return earlier this year ended a long period in which the festival was not officially held.
The government had initially announced a shorter Basant programme for 2027, but the latest decision has revised the schedule to 10 days, running from January 29 through February 7, with the February 5 break.
Lahore is set to celebrate Basant for 10 days from January 29 to February 7, 2027, under a schedule approved by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
Lahore is set to celebrate Basant for 10 days from January 29 to February 7, 2027, under a schedule approved by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
The festival will be paused on February 5 to observe Kashmir Day before resuming for the remaining celebrations.
The extended programme follows the return of Basant to Lahore earlier this year, when the traditional festival was held from February 6 to 8 after a prolonged suspension.
The Punjab government has directed relevant departments to begin preparations well ahead of the festival and make arrangements for the safety and convenience of residents and visitors. Officials have been asked to improve upon the measures introduced during the previous celebrations.
The renewed focus on safety comes against the history of serious accidents associated with kite flying, particularly those involving hazardous kite strings. Basant was banned in Punjab in 2007 following fatalities and injuries linked to kite flying and related incidents.
The decision marks another stage in the revival of Basant in Lahore, a festival historically associated with kite flying, springtime celebrations and the city’s cultural traditions. Its return earlier this year ended a long period in which the festival was not officially held.
The government had initially announced a shorter Basant programme for 2027, but the latest decision has revised the schedule to 10 days, running from January 29 through February 7, with the February 5 break.
