Horse and Cattle show

National horse and cattle show - one of the biggest cultural event in Pakistan-is held at fortress stadium Lahore in the third week of February for five days. Activities in the event includes cattle races, cattle dances(horse dance, camel dance), folk music, folk dances(Punjabi bhangra), folk music, folk games(kabady),polo matches and livestock competitions featuring the best horses, mules, cattle, buffaloes, camels, sheep, goat and chickens. Milk competitions held among cows, buffaloes, goats. 

The winners receive cash prizes, gold medals, and certificates. Several committees are responsible to make the arrangements for organizing these various events at the show.

These festivals not only encourage the agricultural community through exhibitions of its products and cattle but also help the rich cultural and agricultural heritage of the province and the country

These kinds of exhibitions are really useful and entertaining for any kind of culture. First of all it adds the knowledge of people, knowledge about the kinds and verities of different kinds of cattle.

 A large numbers of people are interested in watching and appreciating the best breeds of livestock from all over the world.