Women preserve culture at Gurung museum

Run entirely by local women, the Eco Museum in Sikles showcases the heritage, lifestyle, and legacy of the Gurung community.

Humkumari Gurung is a teacher at Annapurna Secondary School in Sikles. Beyond the classroom, she plays a key role in preserving the local heritage as the chairperson of the village’s Eco Museum. The museum showcases the lifestyle, culture, and traditional artefacts of the Gurung community. Gurung also leads the Museum Management Subcommittee, helping ensure that Sikles’ history is celebrated and protected.