The shaka, also known as "hang loose" or "hang ... The gesture, an intrinsic part of Hawaiian culture and embraced by the surfing community, is commonly used to convey greetings, gratitude and ...

Wakai said. 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.

Hundreds of Native Hawaiian families are a step closer to securing a place to call their own after the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded over 700 project leases on March 22.