Preparations in Full Swing as Punjab Government Allows Basant
In various parts of the city, including Islampura, kite-making and string production activities have picked up pace as craftsmen work tirelessly to meet rising demand. The decision has brought visible joy not only to those directly associated with the business but also to the people of Lahore, famously known as the Zinda Dilan-e-Lahore.
Basant celebrations had remained banned for nearly 25 years after several fatal incidents caused by dangerous chemical and metal-coated strings, which led to severe injuries and deaths. However, responding to strong public demand, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif granted conditional permission to revive the festival under strict safety regulations.
Speaking in Islampura, kite maker Hanif Butt said that Punjab had felt dull without Basant.