{"id":41596,"date":"2026-10-08T17:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T17:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=41596"},"modified":"2026-10-08T17:58:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T17:58:53","slug":"annual-basant-festival-held-in-atlantic-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/41596","title":{"rendered":"Annual Basant festival held in Atlantic city"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW JERSEY: A prominent business and social figure in the Pakistani-American community organized annual Basant festival in Atlantic city in collaboration with the city’s multicultural department.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A succession of kites featuring beautiful and unique designs created such a captivating spectacle that festival participants were irresistibly drawn to the kite-flying action.<\/p>\n

Along with young people and enthusiasts, women, children, and the elderly were all seen immersed in the festive spirit of Basant.<\/p>\n

The Pakistani flag was also seen waving in the air, further enhancing the event’s atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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Renowned singer Saima Kashif entertainted the audience with beautiful songs.<\/p>\n

Community leaders and prominent figures from various fields also attended the Basant festival.<\/p>\n

A journalist visiting from Pakistan Nayyar Ali moderated the event. Journalist leader Afzal Butt praised Malik Suleman\u2019s efforts to promote Pakistani culture and unite the community.<\/p>\n

Officials from Atlantic City\u2019s Multicultural Department also participated in the festival.<\/p>\n

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Speakers said that such cultural festivals serve as a means to share joy, spread smiles, and bring diverse cultures closer together.<\/p>\n

US officials presented citations to the event organizers and other distinguished figures.<\/p>\n

Participants thoroughly enjoyed the festival, which was held under the open sky amidst pleasant weather. The Basant festival concluded with the flying of the largest kite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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