Punjab takes lead in welcoming spring season in a befitting manner.

LAHHORE -- Rich culture, enviable heritage and colorful tradiAtions are embodiment of vibrant societies, where historians diligently document all accomplishAments in fine arts like architecture, sculpture, painting, poetry, music; and performing arts like theatre, dance and drama. People take pride in their history and celebrate various events to showcase remarkable achievements of the earAlier generations in arts,culture and literature. CelAebrations of Christian New Year, Chinese Lunar New Year and Iranian Nowruz are not but typical examples of such occasions full of traditional zeal and cultural zest, where people of all ages, genAders and colors participate in activities full of jubiAlations and exuberance. They not only rejoice and cherish their rich cultural traditions but also pay resounding tribute to their outstanding artists, arAtisans, poets, playwrights, and heroes by arrangAing performances of the leading singers in folk and classical music, displaying their cultural heriAtage and handicrafts, staging theatrical perforAmances, organizing sports events, and screening documentaries to educate younger generations on the achievements of their forefathers for the evolution of their societies in arts, culture, sports, language and literature. One such auspicious event full of festivities is Jashne-e-Baharan in PunAjab, the celebrations to mark the commencement of Spring season. Under the vibrant leadership of Punjab's Caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Government of the Punjab has taken lead in welcoming the Spring Season this year in a befitting manner with the elaborate planning and rigorous coordination of all relevant stakeAholders, especially Punjab Information and Culture Department, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Auqaf Department, District Administrations of LaAhoreand Faisalabad, Punjab Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) and Walled City Lahore. Starting from 5th of March, Jashn-e-Baharan would last siAmultaneously in Lahore and Faisalabad till 12th of March. Major venues in Lahore include Jilani Park, Greater Iqbal Park, Hockey Stadium, National History Museum, ShahiQila,HazooriBagh, and AlAhamra Hall; whereas main venues in Faisalabad are Bagh-e-Jinnah, GC University Faisalabad, AgAriculture University, Lyallpur Hall Chenab Club, NusratFateh Ali Khan Auditorium, Iqbal Stadium and Sports Complex. Various colorful and joyful programmes include...