Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz announces Basant 2026 celebration at Liberty Chowk
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announces a Basant celebration at Liberty Chowk on February 7, inviting citizens across Punjab to join Lahore’s spring festivities.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Lahore is set to come alive with colour and celebration as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a Basant festival event scheduled for February 7 at Liberty Chowk.
The announcement was made through a message shared on social media platform X, where the chief minister invited residents from Lahore and across Punjab to join the festivities. In her post, Maryam Nawaz called on citizens to come together and celebrate the traditional Basant festival, a long-associated cultural symbol of the provincial capital.
According to the chief minister, the main celebration will take place at Liberty Chowk, a central location in Lahore known for hosting major public gatherings. Along with the announcement, she also shared the Basant-themed song Guddi Lahore Di Uddi, linking the event to the city’s cultural heritage and festive spirit.
گڈی لہور دی اُڈی
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 3, 2026
پائی لہوریاں نے لڈی pic.twitter.com/QS427AoF4d
The revival of Basant celebrations coincides with the return of Jashn-e-Baharan, bringing back the traditional vibrancy associated with the spring season in Lahore. Streets adorned with decorative lights, the sight of kites dotting the sky, and the enthusiasm of Lahoris reflect the city’s deep-rooted cultural identity.
Basant has historically been one of Lahore’s most anticipated festivals, marking the arrival of spring and drawing large crowds to public spaces. The imagery of colourful kites, music, and communal celebrations has long been tied to the city’s social fabric.
