Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
Summary
The Basant kite flying festival in Lahore, Pakistan, has returned after being banned in 2007 due to injuries and deaths. The event is limited to three days and includes new safety measures to reduce risks.Key Facts
- Basant is a kite flying festival in Lahore, marking the start of spring.
- The festival was banned in 2007 because of injuries and fatalities from sharp kite strings and accidents.
- After 19 years, the festival has resumed with new safety measures.
- Safety measures include banning large kites and installing nets over streets.
- Motorcyclists receive metal rods to prevent kite strings from catching on their necks.
- Authorities seized over 100,000 kites and 2,100 rolls of unsafe string before the festival.
- Kite flying involves an element of competition, where players try to cut each other's kite strings.
- The festival aims to balance tradition and community bonding with safety.
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