QUETTA: Basant has arrived in Quetta, with the three-day Basant Mela running from February 13 to 15. The city’s skies will soon be alive with colorful kites as residents celebrate spring with enthusiasm.
Quetta is embracing the festival like Lahore, known for its grand Basant festivities. Kite markets are bustling, with buyers crowding shops for vibrant kites and strings, driving up sales.
Shopkeepers note higher excitement and increased demand this year, particularly for durable strings and vivid threads. Rooftops are being readied for the kite-flying celebrations, stirring visible excitement among children and youth choosing their favorites.
The Basant Mela fosters community gatherings for three days, with families enjoying rooftop festivities filled with kite flying. However, authorities have urged caution, warning against aerial firing and emphasizing safety measures during the event.
