First-ever panel discussion on Museology organized by Sikkim Akademi

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif"><b>GANGTOK, : </b>Sikkim Akademi organized its first-ever panel discussion on museology, bringing together individuals associated with art, heritage, and culture on a common platform. The program is considered an important step toward promoting awareness and dialogue on museums in the State.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The panel featured artist and researcher Sewon Rai from Gangtok and Pema Kesang Sherpa, Assistant Branch Inspector at the Heritage Handicraft Museum, Namchi. The session was moderated by journalist and poet Prabin Khaling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The program was presided over by Ganesh Pradhan, owner of Ram Gauri Museum in Rhenock.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The discussion highlighted the importance of modern museology in preserving cultural heritage and drew serious attention to the need for museums in Sikkim. Speakers shared their views on the role of museums in safeguarding traditions, challenges in curation, and the importance of community participation. The event is regarded as a significant beginning for formal discourse on museology in Sikkim, a press release informs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

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