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Latest Lahore Basant 2026 Updates

1. Historic Revival After Years

Basant — the traditional kite‑flying spring festival — made its return to Lahore in February 2026 after roughly 18–25 years of restrictions/ban.
The festival had been suspended due to serious accidents and deaths from dangerous kite strings (especially metal or glass‑coated) in past years.

2. Dates & Duration

Officially celebrated from February 6 to 8, 2026 in Lahore with breaks for festivities and kite flying.
On February 8, the Punjab Chief Minister announced that celebrations could continue until early morning on Feb 9 (around 5 a.m.) due to the strong public turnout and disciplined celebrations.

3. Safety Rules and Regulations

Because of past safety concerns, the government introduced strict measures for a controlled and safer Basant:
Only registered kite manufacturers, sellers, and products allowed — each kite and string is traceable (e.g., via QR codes).
Sharp/charkhi strings, metallic or chemical‑coated strings, and dangerous materials are banned.
Safety antennas/rods required on motorcycles to protect riders from stray strings.
Lahore was divided into zones (red, yellow, green) for monitored celebrations and safety enforcement.

4. Administration & Public Measures

Punjab declared February 6 a local holiday to ease crowds and allow citizens to participate safely.
Police, control rooms, drones and surveillance teams were deployed city‑wide.
Free public transport (buses, metro) was offered to reduce road traffic and help safe movement.

5. Public Reaction & Participation

Rooftops across Lahore filled up with people flying colorful kites and chanting “bo‑kata!” — the traditional kite‑battle cry.
Markets, especially the famous kite market near Mochi Gate, were extremely busy with high demand for kites and threads.
Families celebrated with music, food, traditional outfits, and social gatherings.

6. Traffic & Festivity Statistics

Around 900,000 vehicles entered Lahore over the festival days, showing huge public interest.
Public transport usage soared, with nearly 1.4 million passengers using free Metro and bus services during Basant.

7. Context & Safety Concerns

Some voices called for caution due to past injuries and ongoing safety issues, including disputes over whether Basant should be celebrated every year.
A suicide bombing in Islamabad on Feb 6 prompted the cancellation of some festival connected events like concerts.

Summary:
Basant 2026 in Lahore marked a historic return of the beloved kite festival after decades, with three days of festivities (Feb 6–8) extended into early Feb 9 under new safety rules, heavy public participation, and strict government oversight.

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