The Punjab government has decided to celebrate the Basant festival again next year after the successful revival of the event in Lahore, with early preparations already under way to ensure better organisation and price control.
As per details, officials have begun consultations for Basant 2027, with proposals under consideration to allow kite and string manufacturing at least six months in advance to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient supply.
The TV channel report said the government is also considering allowing the early transportation of festival-related goods to Lahore from other districts and provinces in a bid to avoid shortages witnessed this year.
Authorities plan to address shortcomings observed during Basant 2026 and ensure the availability of kites and string in large quantities before the festival begins, as increased supply is expected to keep prices in check. Last year, manufacturers were given only one month to prepare, resulting in limited production and soaring prices.
Earlier this year, Lahore, widely regarded as Pakistan’s cultural capital, came alive with vibrant celebrations as Basant returned after a gap of nearly 25 years. The three-day festival, held from February 6 to 8, transformed the city into a spectacle of colours, music and festivities.
The skies were filled with kites while rooftops echoed with celebratory chants, traditional dances, music and meals. People of all ages took part in the festivities, reviving a centuries-old tradition that symbolises the arrival of spring and communal harmony.
