70 foreign teams to join Horse and Cattle Show

CM to inaugurate event reinvigorated after 30 years

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the Horse and Cattle Show 2025 on February 9.

The event with the theme of unity, progress and restoration of culture will also feature 70 international teams for the first time after 30 years.

The National Horse and Cattle Show was first organised in 1964 and for the last time in 1995.

Event related to the show will be organised at several locations in Lahore from till February 23.

Farmers get the opportunity to display their animals and win prizes during the show.

The show will feature spear-throwing, archery, buzkashi and polo competitions in which horse riders will exhibit their skills. Cultural festivals, flower exhibitions and decoration competitions will also be held along with children's games and other entertainment events. Music festivals will be held from February 14 to 16. A Sufi Festival will be organised on February 19.

Kabaddi competitions will be held on February 18 and 19. A car show for enthusiasts will be held on February 16.

The CM said, "Horse and livestock fairs will not only promote Punjab's culture but agriculture as well."