Today, the shaputuan retains great symbolic and cultural value. It is used, in particular, for:

 
 Community gatherings : ceremonies, cultural events, group discussions.
 
 The transmission of traditions : teaching of language, ancestral knowledge and cultural practices.
 
 Educational and intercultural events : in schools, festivals or awareness-raising activities.
 
 Spaces for dialogue and healing : as a safe place that promotes listening and respect.


 Technical dimensions of the Shaputuan
 General dimensions:

 
 Length: 38'
 
 Width: 18'
 
 Height: 12'

 Pole dimensions:

 
 1 central pole: 20'
 
 14 side poles: 15'
 
 12 poles with tapered ends: 15'


 Transport dimensions :
 Size: 90x45x45 cm
 Weight: 60 kg