Urooj Niazi 
After twenty-five years, Basant still remains in the cultural recollection of North India more than most seasonal festivals. Although the skies used to take centre stage of the celebration with colourful kites, the festival has always transcended the rooftops and strings, and basant has been a symbol of renewal – of fields turning golden, of music coming back to the courtyards, and of communities rejoining after long winters.
The colours of the festival lie in the poetry, classical music and spiritual representation. The festival is as emotional as it is visual, with yellow clothes, mustard flowers and folk music that glorifies abundance and hope. The nature of safety issues and rules has changed the way the day is celebrated over the years, but without destroying its spirit. Rather, it is families celebrating at home and eating, remembering, and telling stories.
A Festival That Evolved Without Losing Its Soul
Nowadays, Basant is a reminder that festivals live by changing. In instances where there are fewer kite strings, the message is still the same: enjoying life, warmth and togetherness. Twenty-five years later, the festival demonstrates that traditions do not die; they can just find some more silent and significant ways to survive. Click here to know more.
