basant festival
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A slide about the Kite flying Festival held in Pakistan in summers.TRANSCRIPT
BASANT FESTIVAL
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Description
Bid farewell to the winter and the arrival of spring season.
Powerful traditional festival of Pakistan.
a kite-flying festival. originated from India and now
famous across Pakistan esp. in the Punjab province
Preparation
Celebrated in March – April, preparation starts 2-3 months before.
Music: People play loud music and dance
Food: Barbeque at night Clothes: People get new dresses.
Esp. girls wear yellow dresses and apply Mehandi (hina)
Buy Kites and threads worth thousands of Rupees
Celebration
Mostly celebration starts at Night after Sunset
People come out of their houses, roof tops etc
Large Search lights Bhangra Dance – Loud Music Girls mostly contribute to the audience Fireworks Kite flying all night
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