Punjab orders grand beautification plan for Basant Festival
LAHORE: Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Bilal Yasin has directed authorities to finalise a grand beautification and cultural execution plan for the upcoming Basant Festival. Under the supervision of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), major roads, entry points, and heritage sites across the city will be decorated with themed floats, vibrant lighting, and floral displays to…
LAHORE, the capital city of Punjab, has been tasked with a monumental beautification and cultural plan for the forthcoming Basant Festival, as per the directive of Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Bilal Yasin. The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) will oversee the transformation of major roads, entry points, and heritage sites into a spectacle of themed floats, dazzling lighting, and floral displays, all aimed at celebrating the city's rich heritage.
During a meeting on Wednesday, PHA Director General Ahmad Usman Javed detailed the extensive preparations underway for the Basant Festival, emphasizing that it would be organized as a grand cultural event for the citizens of Lahore. The Minister highlighted that the festival would be adorned with flowers, kites, lights, and vibrant cultural displays, enhancing the city's aesthetic appeal.
Special floats and cultural exhibitions would be set up throughout the city, with traditional food stalls offering Lahori cuisine and renowned musicians and artists providing live entertainment. The ultimate goal of the Basant Festival is to rejuvenate Lahore's cultural vibrancy and offer citizens a wholesome, quality entertainment experience.
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