LAHORE: An elegant and dignified Jashn-e-Baharan festival and prize distribution ceremony was held at ‘H’ Park in Phase 6 of DHA Lahore. The colorful festival was attended by a large number of horticulture lovers across the city, residents, notables and many from different segments of the society.
DHA Lahore Administrator Brig Muhammad Sajid Khokhar was the chief guest of the festival. He was received by DHA director maintenance. The chief guest visited a variety of stalls and other displays at the well laid out venue. He praised the aesthetic lay out and appreciated the efforts behind it. DHA director maintenance apprised the audience about the details of the event.
Later, the winners in various categories who competed in arrangements of cut flowers, dry flowers and maintenance of their respective lawns, institutions and residences were given away prizes. The winners were chosen in accordance with the verdict of the jury that composed of DHA officials, residents and personnel from the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA).
Apart from the prize distribution, various cultural and traditional items like horse dancing, puppet show, magic show and face painting were also part of the event. Tunes played by the military band added colors to the grace and beauty of the event.
The annual festivities provided the residents with an opportunity to participate in several activities and to enjoy the spring season.