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Festivals in Pakistan
Chilam Joshi to Basant — a calendar that never sleeps.
Every province owns its calendar. The Kalash celebrate spring with wine and dance in May; Lahore flies kites at Basant; Sindh lights the Sehwan urs; Gilgit welcomes polo season each July at Shandur.
Top spots for festivals
- Chilam JoshiKPKKalash spring festival, mid-May.
- Shandur Polo FestivalGilgit-BaltistanWorld's highest polo ground · 3,700 m.
- Sehwan UrsSindhAnniversary of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
- Lok MelaIslamabad10-day folk-arts fair every November.
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What festivals does Pixistan cover?+
Independence Day (14 August), Basant, Shandur Polo, Kalash Chilam Joshi and Uchal, Sindhi Cultural Day, Sibi Mela, Jashn-e-Baharan, Eid gatherings and mango festivals across Punjab and Sindh.
When are the main festivals in Pakistan?+
See our /events page for exact dates each year. Shandur Polo is early July; Chilam Joshi is mid-May; Basant is mid-February in Punjab; Independence Day is 14 August.
Do I need a permit to photograph a festival?+
Public festivals do not require permits. For press-area access at Shandur Polo or official 14 August parades, request accreditation from the relevant tourism or district office.
How much does a festival photo cost to license?+
Personal and editorial use is free with attribution up to 1920 px. A Standard commercial license starts at PKR 1,200 and an Extended license at PKR 4,800. See /pricing for the full breakdown.
Can I use festival photos for editorial coverage in a magazine?+
Yes. Editorial use is free with attribution; a Standard license covers commercial and sponsored coverage.
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