After 11 years, Lahore brings back iconic Horse and Cattle show
The event took place in backdrop of substantial security
LAHORE (Dunya News) – After a gap of 11 years, the city of lights, Lahore has organized a Horse and Cattle Show once again, with the event spanning over duration of 4 days.
The opening ceremony, grandiose in nature, kicked off at Fortress Stadium with chief-guest President Mamnoon Hussain present in the ranks of the crowd that watched the opening moments of the festival unfold before their eyes.
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Children from all parts of Pakistan, clad in their indigenously designed attire and adorned in different ornaments took to the field to present their regional dances. The Sindhis poised in Ajrak pirouetted in their mystical sufi rhythm while Punjabis exhibiting the dress of their rural counterparts, dhoti and kameez engaged in Bhangra and amused the participants by their display of excessive zeal.
The men from Military Police of Pakistan Army also put on a show when they displayed acrobatics while riding motorbikes. Their stunts, daring in nature and eye-catching to the spectators delighted the audience as they cheered below the overcast conditions.
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Horse riders, mounted on horses of pedigree, engaged in tent pegging competition in a highly charged race to the target.
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President Mamnoon Hussain was seen speaking to acting-Governer Punjab Rana Iqbal. He appreciated the sportsmen and participants, waving and smiling at them to acknowledge their efforts.
The President in his speech underlined the significance of livestock, adding that it is the backbone of the agricultural sector.
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A couple of floaters were also seen depicting the different landscapes of Pakistan. Artists and performers alike had climbed abroad to put on a show for the spectators.
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The music also added to the flavor of the event, courtesy Rangers’ Band that gave a compelling performance.
The event took place in backdrop of substantial security, a marked departure from previous editions of the horse and cattle show, which resulted in fewer participants than expected at such events.
