BASANT FESTIVAL

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Description

Bid farewell to the winter and the arrival of spring season.

Powerful traditional festival of Pakistan.

a kite-flying festival. originated from India and now

famous across Pakistan esp. in the Punjab province

Preparation

Celebrated in March – April, preparation starts 2-3 months before.

Music: People play loud music and dance

Food: Barbeque at night Clothes: People get new dresses.

Esp. girls wear yellow dresses and apply Mehandi (hina)

Buy Kites and threads worth thousands of Rupees

Celebration

Mostly celebration starts at Night after Sunset

People come out of their houses, roof tops etc

Large Search lights Bhangra Dance – Loud Music Girls mostly contribute to the audience Fireworks Kite flying all night

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