In Pakistan, the people have a penchant for fairs, festivities and good food. When winter yields to moderate and pleasant spring season about to start around the middle of February , the flower blossoms and abundance of greenery creates a fascinating and enchanting environment. The mild weather coupled with the I enchanting environment makes the people spellbound, who are overtaken by a festive mood and celebrate the advent of spring by organizing fairs, mostly in open spaces.
The spring festivities are a tradition, which has been practiced in this part of the world since ages. These festivities are characterized by folk dances, arts and crafts exhibitions, musical evenings, parade of floats, costume shows, kite flying competitions and food festivals, which are held in the main urban and rural centres allover the country
Lahore -the capital of Punjab Province and the second largest city of Pakistan -becomes a heaven for tourists. Both local and foreign tourists throng the provincial metropolis because of its beautiful gardens, exquisite fountains, hot and delicious cuisine, rich heritage of art and music and above all, friendly and hospitable people. The Lahorites do not lag behind. They too invite friends, relatives and tourists - both local and foreign -to join them in spring festivities, which commence after the first week of February and continue till the end of March.
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