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Do visit Pakistan during one of colorful and lively festival. Pakistan is a nation which has a rich and diverse culture and the fairs and festivals in Pakistan are a true reflection of this rich heritage. If you visit Pakistan during its festive season then you are bound to get a true insight into the true colors of Pakistan because Pakistan is a country of vibrant festivals and exciting activities. From its traditional "Mela's" like Sibi Mela to diversified festivals like, the Thar Desert Festival, the Festival of Performing Arts, Pakistan is equipped with all the right ingredients to lure even the most season traveler. These exciting and innovative landscapes of festivals and events will leave you enchanted. One the key festivals of Pakistan are called the Jashn-e-Baharan or the Spring festival.
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Jashan-e-Baharan in Pakistan is a pre-Islamic spring festival that marks the onset of spring. The fertile province of Punjab was intimately tied via its agriculture to the different seasons of the year. The arrival of spring was an important event for all farmers and was welcomed with a celebration, hence the origins of 'Jashan' or celebration to welcome the arrival of 'Baharan' or spring. That is why Jashan-e-Baharan is also known as the 'Basant' festival or the spring festival in some parts of Pakistan.
Jashan-e-Baharan or spring festival is a festival which usually begins in mid February and continues till mid march. Though this festival is celebrated through out Pakistan but the most spectacular celebration of Jashan-e-Baharan is found in Lahore. Lahore is decked up appropriate spring attire during this festival. There are a plethora of events which take place during Jashan-e Baharan which include musical performances, art and flower displays, books and handicrafts stalls as well as the Canal Mela (festival) during which decorated and illuminated boats and floats are displayed on Lahore Canal.
But the quintessential feature of Jashan-e-Baharan is the kite flying competitions which take place all over the cities rooftops. Kite flying has been prohibited in Pakistan since 2005 after a number of deaths connected to the kite battles, but this is been temporarily lifted especially for this festival. The Jashan-e-Baharan festival transforms Lahore skies with a plethora of colorful kites. Celebrations of Jashan-e-Baharan in Lahore is so famous that people flock from all over Pakistan as well as the different parts of the globe to take part in this vibrant festival.
So if you are visiting Pakistan during Jashan-e-Baharan don’t forget to take back some fine mementos for your near and dear ones from the finest Pakistan gift stores.
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