Homonym: Basant (Spring)
Basant is a traditional spring festival celebrated primarily in the Punjab region of Pakistan and India. It marks the arrival of spring and is associated with the blooming of mustard flowers, which paint the fields yellow. The festival usually takes place in late January or early February and is characterized by vibrant kite flying, music, and cultural performances.
During Basant, people dress in bright yellow attire to symbolize the season's joy and warmth. Families and friends gather to enjoy festive foods, and kite flying becomes a competitive and communal activity, with participants trying to cut each other's kites while enjoying the lively atmosphere.