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The skies over Lahore lit up with vibrant kites on Friday as the centuries-old spring festival of Basant made a colourful return, drawing large crowds and enthusiastic participation from showbiz celebrities.

The three-day festival is being celebrated across the city after the Punjab government lifted a ban that had been in place for more than two decades, allowing the event under strict regulations and safety measures.

The revival of Basant sparked celebrations among showbiz stars, many of whom shared glimpses of the festivities from preparations to kite flying on social media platforms.

Actor Saba Qamar, known for her role in Muama, shared on her Instagram story that she had managed to take out only two days from her busy schedule to enjoy flying kites.

Actor Ayeza Khan posted pictures wearing a traditional, vibrant outfit associated with the festival, embracing the festive spirit.

Actor Imran Ashraf was seen flying a kite from a rooftop decorated in bright yellow, green and red colours, hues traditionally linked with Basant celebrations.

Qarz-e-Jaan star Usama Khan also shared a video showing his kite soaring high in the sky, capturing the excitement of the occasion.

Veteran actor Noor Bukhari expressed gratitude towards the authorities for allowing Basant to return to Lahore, calling it a welcome revival of a cultural tradition.

Meanwhile, actor Hania Aamir highlighted the importance of preserving indigenous traditions while stressing the need to ensure public safety during the celebrations.

To prevent accidents, local administrations enforced strict safety measures, including a ban on metallic and chemical kite strings, designated kite-flying zones and an increased presence of law enforcement personnel across the city throughout the festivities.

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