Shawn is a Sacramento creative business owner. He is a hula student under Kumu Nohea (Laureen) Macugay who runs Kūhai Hālau O Kanoheaokalikolaua'e Pā 'Ōlapa Kahikoi in Elk Grove, California. With Kumu Nohea students(haumāna) experience hula, Hawaiian traditions, culture and basic Hawaiian language. Through hula, students learn respect, discipline, grace and teamwork.
Shawn reached out to CULTURPHORIUM with the hopes of helping Kumu Nohea establish a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit so that the Halau can apply for grants, and continue to share the Hawaiian traditions in Elk Grove.
CULTURPHORIUM has served as a fiscal sponsor