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 ...

In a nod to its rich cultural heritage, Hawaii's State Legislature appears poised to designate the iconic "shaka" gesture as the island's official symbol, recognizing it as its birthplace. The ...

On Friday, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 3312 into law, staking the islands’ claim to the iconic hand sign. Some were worried that if Hawaii did not make it an official designation ...

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.

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.

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!

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.

For years, the ‘shaka’ hand gesture has been a mainstay of surfer culture, and can be spotted on beaches and boardwalks across the world. The gesture, which involves making a fist and ...

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 ...

On Friday, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 3312 into law, staking the islands’ claim to the iconic hand sign. Some were worried that if Hawaii did not make it an official designation ...