Kite and String Sales Surge in Lahore Ahead of Basant Festival, Preparations for the Basant festival are picking up pace in Lahore as kite and string sales continue to surge across the city ahead of the traditional spring celebration. Markets have recorded strong demand, with buyers and sellers engaging in brisk business activity over the past two days.
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According to officials from the Kite Flying Association, kite and string sales crossed Rs. 320 million in just two days, with Rs. 160 million sold on the first day and more than Rs. 180 million recorded on the second.
Market Activity & Prices
- Over 600,000 kites were sold on the second day alone, along with more than 15,000 string reels.
- Prices vary depending on size and quality:
- One-and-a-half tawa kite bundle ~ Rs. 700
- One tawa bundle ~ Rs. 350
- Quarter tawa bundle ~ Rs. 200
- Premium string reels — typically used for competitive flying — are being retailed at Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 8,000 for two-piece reels and Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000 for four-piece sets.
Festival Comeback After Years
The revival of Basant has created a buzz throughout Lahore, with street markets — especially around Mochi Gate, Islampura, and Sanda — crowded with enthusiastic buyers and sellers. New registration rules and safety regulations have been put in place ahead of the city’s celebration from February 6–8.
Local traders and residents say the festival’s return after nearly two decades is a welcome boost for businesses and cultural spirit. Despite higher prices due to strong demand, many families and youth are embracing the festive mood and making purchases in anticipation of Basant festivities.
Authorities have also allowed the manufacturing of kite-flying materials in additional districts such as Faisalabad, Kasur, Multan, and Sheikhupura to help meet rising demand ahead of the celebration.
