By our correspondent
LAHORE: As Lahore prepares to host Basant from February 6 to 8, a Pakistani couple living in Europe returned to the city to celebrate the festival and relive their childhood memories. “My husband wanted to refresh his childhood memories, so we have come specifically just to celebrate Basant,” the wife told reporters on Sunday.
Her husband added: “We intend to celebrate in a very enthusiastic way. We will enjoy a lot with our family. Many years have passed, and by coming to Mochi Gate, I have refreshed my childhood memories. The government has done a very good job; we appreciate it.”
Preparations are in full swing across Lahore, with authorities granting permission to 2,246 traders to sell kites and strings for the three-day festival, while 95 applications were rejected. Officials confirmed that kites and strings will only be available at officially registered sales points until February 8.
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