Sana Khalid 
Spring colours have already replaced the skyline with Basant in Quetta, a new era of the great kite-flying festival of Pakistan. However, the traditional party of Lahore is currently gaining new enthusiastic followers in the capital city of Balochistan, where families were assembled on the roofs and open fields to greet the season.
A Three-Day Celebration of Color
The festival opened with much excitement as kites in all colours flew around in the air. Friendly competitions were participated in not only by children but also by adults, accompanied by music and traditional food. The government was also on high alert, advising citizens to celebrate in a responsible manner and to take care of unsafe behaviours that would guarantee peaceful celebrations.
Beyond Lahore’s Legacy
The reemergence of the festival following years of suppression has brought about renewed interest among the people throughout the country. By Basant in Quetta, the cultural celebration is also spreading its roots and reconciling communities around the same traditions. The authorities feel that the peaceful behaviour of Basant in Quetta will open the way to more structured celebrations in the future as a sign of unity, tradition and the cheerful springtime spirit.
FAQs
1. What is the duration of the Basant celebration in Quetta?
This is a three-day festival that concludes on the 15th of February.
2. What was the reason why Basant was limited in the past?
Restrictions were caused by safety issues such as accidents and aerial firing.
3. What are the precautions being taken by the authorities?
There have been security arrangements and warnings about the safety of the people to ensure peaceful celebrations.
