Hawaiian lawmakers aim to make the shaka, also known as surf culture's 'hang loose' sign, the state's official gesture and recognize Hawaii as its birthplace.

The shaka, also known as "hang loose" or "hang ten," is characterized by extending the pinky and thumb while curling down the remaining fingers and waving.

It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gesture March 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

It's not just 'hang loose.' Lawmakers look to make the friendly 'shaka' Hawaii's official gesture Jennifer Sinco Kelleher Associated Press Published: March 14, 2024 at 12:12 AMUpdated: March 14 ...

KANEOHE, Hawaii — A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. The gesture is sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose ...

People in Hawaii have a variety of shaka styles and use it to convey a range of warmhearted sentiments, from hi and bye to thanks and aloha, among other meanings.

It's not just 'hang loose.' Lawmakers look to make the friendly 'shaka' Hawaii's official gesture March 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

KANEOHE, Hawaii (AP) — A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. The gesture is sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang ...