The historic Sion Fort sported a festive look — with balloons, banners and volunteers dressed in white — as it became the venue for a carnival. On Saturday, a two-day cultural celebration called Sion Carnival was organised by New Hope Foundation, a Sion-based NGO.

A local resident tries out a zip-line at the foot of the Sion fort at a community event. Pic/Ajinkya Sawant