Schoolchildren Form World’s Largest National Flag In Lahore

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LAHORE: Students of different schools on 8th November set a new world record by forming a massive ‘human national flag’ here.

According to a press release, over 10,000 students, including those of the Army Public School Lahore, gathered in a ground and set a new world record by participating in the formation of the world’s largest national flag.

The previous world record was held by India, where 7,368 students had formed Indian flag and secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The new world record was established as part of the Lahore Youth Festival, organised by the Punjab government.

Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2024

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