LAHORE: The Punjab government is going to hold a three-day Horse & Cattle Show 2025 of an international standard on Feb 10.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will inaugurate it on Feb 9. The theme of the show is “unity, progress and restoration of culture”.

In the the show, 70 international teams will participate for the first time after 30 years.

The National Horse & Cattle Show was first organised in 1964. It was organised for the last time in 1995. The Horse & Cattle Show, with the participation of international teams, will be held at various locations of the city till Feb 23 as part of Jashn-i-Baharan. It will feature spear-throwing, archery, buzkashi and polo competitions in which horse riders will exhibit their skills. Cultural festivals, flower exhibitions and flower decoration competitions will also be held.

Children’s games and other entertainment events will be held from Feb 13 to 23.

Music festivals will be held from Feb 14 to 16 to promote traditional Punjabi food, beverages and music.

A ‘Sufi Festival’ will also be held on February 19 to pay tribute to the Sufis and elders of Punjab as well as to disseminate their teachings. Punjab’s traditional Kabaddi sports competitions will be held on Feb 18 and 19. The car show for unique vehicles enthusiasts will be held on Feb 16.

Published in Dawn, February 5th, 2025