# Lahore DC approves Basant festivities with strict rules for 2027

> Lahore DC formalizes 3-day Basant kite festival in March 2027 with safety rules.
- Title: Lahore DC approves Basant festivities with strict rules for…
- Summary: Lahore DC formalizes 3-day Basant kite festival in March 2027 with safety rules. Lahore DC approved three-day Basant kite festivities from March 12-14, 2027…
- Keywords: lahore, basant, kite flying, punjab, punjab regulation of kite flying bill 20, punjab kite flying rules 2025, march 2027, kite string, kite material, news, politics, approves
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2039268/lahore-dc-gives-formal-go-ahead-for-3-day-basant-festivities-in-march-2027-outlines-conditions-and-restrictions
- Author: Imran Gabol
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:19:45+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: lahore, basant, kite flying, punjab, punjab regulation of kite flying bill 20, punjab kite flying rules 2025, march 2027, kite string, kite material, news, politics
## Lahore DC approves Basant festivities
Lahore deputy commissioner gave formal go-ahead for three-day Basant festivities in March 2027.
## Basant returns after 18-year ban
Basant returned to Lahore after 18-year hiatus with Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Bill 2025.
## March 12-14 2027 dates confirmed
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced Basant celebrations will run March 12-14, 2027.
## Kite flying rules for 2027
Kite flying allowed except in prohibited zones with specific material and size restrictions.
## Permissible kite material rules
Permissible kite material must follow Schedule-I of Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Rules 2025.
## Manufacturing timeline
Permissible kite material manufacturing allowed from September 5, 2026 to March 14, 2027.
## Trade and sales timeline
Trade of kite material permitted from February 1, 2027 to March 14, 2027 with public sales starting February 10, 2027.
## Registration requirements
All manufacturers, traders, and sellers must register with government's eBiz application.
## Kite size restrictions
Kites must not exceed four-and-a-half githi (hand span) and 35 inches in width and 30 inches in length.
## Gudda size restrictions
Gudda (large kites) must not exceed one-and-a-half tawa and 40 inches in width and 34 inches in length.
## Kite string rules
Kite string must be wound in pinna shape, made of cotton with no more than nine taars (threads).
## Kite string coating rules
Kite string coating must have minimum sheesha size of 350 mesh and no other materials.
## Prohibited materials
Charkhi, sharp maanjha, metallic wire, nylon dandi, and injurious materials banned for kite flying.
## Prohibited areas
Aircraft approach and take-off paths including Nadirabad, Gulshan Ali Colony, and DHA Lahore blocks R, S, P, Q.
## Safety measures for motorcyclists
Motorcyclists required to install safety rods as per Punjab Kite Flying Regulations 2025.
## Public safety compliance
All departments must assist district administration and police for strict compliance of kite flying rules.
## Key takeaway

Lahore DC approved three-day Basant kite festivities from March 12-14, 2027, with strict safety rules to prevent injuries.