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. The gesture, ...

Kaneohe: 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” sign ...

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 ...

An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter pilot etched a message of good-time island vibes in a recent flight path over Hawaii. Captured by the Flightradar24 tacking site, and later shared by U.S. Army W.T.F!

The shaka is such an integral part of Hawaii life that it’s easy to miss, said Sen. Chris Lee, chair of the Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts.

Hawaii’s “shaka” hand sign is sometimes known as the “hang loose” gesture associated with surf culture. But it was a fixture of daily life in the islands long before it caught on in ...