Basant's revival in Punjab has stirred both excitement and unease — and rightly so. For Lahore in particular, the festival was a cultural signature recognised around the world. The sight of hundreds of coloured kites crowding the sky became central to Lahore's identity and a magnet for tourists who timed their visits to witness the spectacle, fuelling tourism. It also bolstered the local economy, bringing business to hotels, restaurants, retailers and transport operators, besides, of course, those........

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