Sue’s film, “Shaka, A Story of Aloha,” explores the different origin stories Hawaiian elders have for the gesture, which dates back 110 years, and the meanings it holds.The documentary also ...

The history of the Hawaii hand gesture. The roots of the "shaka" symbol can be traced back to the early 1900s, intertwined with the indomitable spirit of one man: Hamana Kalili.

The hand sign, which is frequently used to mean 'hang loose,' has a long cultural history with native Hawaiians, going back to a 7-fingered fisherman. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — From saying hello to thanking another driver for letting you in, the shaka has multiple meanings in Hawaii. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up ...

LA Surf Bus founder Mary Setterholm uses the Hawaiian "shaka" hand sign while cheering on teens from East Los Angeles during a trip to Huntington Beach, Calif., July 12, 2007.

The hand gesture is known as the Shaka, Hawaii’s official state hand gesture, and roughly symbolizes an easy-living, good-natured greeting or goodbye, like “hang loose.” ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The shaka is one step closer to becoming Hawaii’s official hand gesture. Senate Bill 3312 passed through conference committee with amendments Thursday.. If the measure ...

Hawaii becomes first state to have official hand gesture: the ‘shaka’ by: Emily Cervantes. Posted: Jun 24, 2024 / 03:17 PM HST. Updated: Jun 26, 2024 / 01:08 PM HST.

The hand sign is sometimes known as the “hang loose” gesture associated with surf culture. Credit: AP “I love the compassion part of it, you know, where, ‘Oh, okay, he doesn’t have all ...

A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii.

A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii.