The present life is full of fret and fever. It runs with machines and devices. Healthy physical activities fail to find their place in our daily busy routine. The bright-colored gatherings have faded under the dark-shadowing endeavors of self-survival. The idea of bright-colored gatherings reminds me of a sunny, flowery and joyful festival of kite flying called Basant. It comprises of kite flying, music, get-togethers, traditional food, and enjoyment. It is celebrated in spring season.
The sky gets filled with beautiful butterfly-like kites of different colors and styles. Spring beautifies the Earth with blossoms, and Basant paints the sky with flying brushes named Kites. Young and old equally enjoy it. No matter where you live, the passion for Basant catches you there. Competitions of kite flying, bets among friends, and beauty contests among kites add to the spirit of Basant. Basant has earned much fame as to attract the foreign tourists to pack the bags and get on their way to be Basantie.
In Pakistan, notably in Punjab, Basant is considered to be a huge fun. Ladies like to wear special traditional yellow and other colorful dresses. Gents also do some special preparations in this regard. Children are a visual delight on Basant. When the date for Basant is announced, right there starts the preparation to make it as much enjoyable as anyone can think. The Youth starts gathering kites and all the related accessories. Everyone looks forward to have a great time. Media gives full coverage to Basant festival.
The Essay on Kite Flying And Business
Kite flying is one of the most popular sports and festival in India. According to the Greek literature, kite-flying dates back to as old as 14th century and later came to India and other Asian countries. Kite Festival in India is popular the worldwide and celebrated with great fun and fervor. Watching the colorful sky during the kite festival is indeed a feast to the eyes. Men’s inherent ...
Basant is also an inspiration for poets and singers. ‘ Patang baaz sajna se’ a song by Fareeha Pervaiz is also very famous one. Kite flying becomes a golden memory of childhood when we are grown up and have no time to enjoy it on daily basis. In such an alternation of days and nights, Basant festival brings us a chance to relish it as a sweet after some hot chilies and spices. Kites are made of different materials, embellished with various styles. Children love to learn the art of kite flying and young boys try to be as expert as they can.
Kite making selling have taken the shape of a small industry in Pakistan. People earn and spend a lot of money in this business. In short, it creates a great hustle and bustle among people. Along with all of its Orange flavored festivity, Basant may turns out to be really very bitter at times, if there occurs some unhappy , accidental injury or eventual demise . The criticism for being a wastage of money and a foreign( Indian) festival also blemishes the pinkness of Basant.
It seems to b poisoned just in Asia, mainly in Pakistan and India. Other countries do not show much interest as to celebrate it as a festival. I view Basant just as a merry making time. But it must follow some code of conduct to save any accident from happening. Basant should be celebrated in the huge grounds where there is no danger of any mishap. Money should not be spent lavishly on this occasion. People should fly kites carefully. With all these measurements, Basant can be made a delightful occasion.
