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Abstract

The art of kite-making and the associated festivity Basant, are the cultural benchmarks of the visual culture of the Punjab since centuries. The kites, not only are shaped, according to strongly evolved design patterns but also to the aerodynamics rules of aviation. This paper describes the history, culture and tradition of kites, kite-making and kite flying, emphasizing especially on Punjab and ultimately on Lahore. The kite making and related accessories have also been discussed promptly. The study also refers to the literary, poetic and visual evidence related to the kites throughout the past years of this part of the globe. The research also focuses on the kite flying and kite fighting association and the teams, along with a special study of the traditional contributions of masters (Ustad and Khalifa) of this art. This paper also investigates the modernday culture of Basant concerning kite flying and associated festivity