LONDON: London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed his warm feelings about Lahore’s iconic Basant festival, saying he was pleased to see images of the celebrations and the joy they brought to people across Pakistan.
Speaking in London with Geographic newsThe mayor of London claimed to have seen Basant’s coverage and was impressed by the visible joy of the participants.
“I saw Lahore Basant in Geographic newswhere people are very happy during Basant. I pray that Basant is always celebrated safely. “It is good that people are flying kites again in Lahore,” he said.
Basant, traditionally associated with the arrival of spring, has long been a defining cultural event in Lahore.
Rooftops throughout the city fill with families and friends flying colorful kites, while neighborhoods resonate with music and celebration. In recent years, however, the festival has faced restrictions due to safety concerns, particularly related to dangerous kite strings and rooftop accidents.
Khan emphasized the importance of ensuring public safety remains paramount to any celebration.
