Pakistan’s largest kite installed at liberty chowk Lahore. Lahore’s Basant celebrations have gained momentum as authorities installed Pakistan’s largest kite at Liberty Chowk. Drawing large crowds and adding color to the city ahead of the festival. The giant Lucknow-cut kite, prepared by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. This took 10 days to complete and has quickly become a major attraction for visitors.
Major roads and intersections across Lahore have been decorate with colorful kites and lights. While markets are witnessing a surge in demand for kites and strings. Market sources said kite and string sales reached Rs180 million on the second day of shopping. This bringing total spending over two days to Rs340 million. More than 600,000 kites were sold on the second day alone. Residents are eagerly preparing for Basant’s return after nearly 25 years. With celebrations scheduled from February 6 to 8 across the city.
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Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also announced on social media that citizens will enjoy an extended weekend. With February 6 declared a public holiday for Basant, following Kashmir Day on February 5. Authorities hope the festival will bring safe and vibrant celebrations back to Lahore. A massive kite installation, being described as Pakistan’s largest, has unveil at Lahore’s iconic Liberty Chowk. drawing widespread public attention and admiration. The giant structure has quickly become a visual landmark, symbolizing the city’s deep-rooted cultural connection with kite flying.
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The installation was up to celebrate Lahore’s vibrant heritage, where kite flying has long associate with Basant festivities and traditional celebrations. Standing tall at the busy Liberty Chowk, the enormous kite has transformed the roundabout into a colorful attraction, prompting residents and visitors to stop, take pictures, and share the moment on social media.