Muhammad Qurban
The Walled City of Lahore Authority launched the three-day “Megh Malhar Te Mango Festival” at Shalimar Bagh on August 2, 2024. The Walled City of Lahore Authority has started the three-day “Megh Malhar Te Mango Festival” at Shalimar Bagh. The festival continued from 4 pm to 11 pm. The Mango Festival features 80 varieties of mangoes from different regions, delicious mango-based desserts, delicious mango shakes and traditional lassi. On the first day of the festival, Drum Circle, Punjabi Bhangra, Mango Mushaira, Anar kali Dance Performance, Sufi Night by Tahseen Sakina and Mango Ki Lassi. Mango shake, mango eating and ice cream eating competitions were held.
Various mango related stalls were set up by COTHM where their students displayed their art. It was a delightful experience for mango lovers and families. Hundreds of people attended this festival and appreciated this interesting fair. Musical and cultural performances made this festival unforgettable.
Shalimar Bagh, which is still very popular among people due to its historical and cultural importance. Control of Shalimar Bagh was handed over to the Walled City of Lahore Authority in June 2023. The Walled City Authority has carried out dozens of renovation works in Shalimar Bagh in the last one year and has been active in efforts to attract public attention to this magnificent historical building by organizing various small cultural activities.
Shalimar Garden in-charge Salahuddin Mazari said, “The aim of organizing the Mango Festival is to provide a memorable moment to the public amidst the historical beauty of Shalimar Bagh where people can enjoy a beautiful festival in the rainy season with their loved ones.”
Director General of Walled City of Lahore Authority Kamran Lashari said, “This celebration has been organized for the first time in Shalimar Bagh by the Authority ۔ The management of Walled City Authority has procured different and best varieties of mangoes from different cities of Pakistan for this festival and the best ice cream brands and mango related foods have been brought here. we will continue to organize such festivals in the future.”
