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 ...

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Originating in Hawaii, the shaka, also known as the “hang loose” gesture, has been a longtime beloved symbol, traced back to the early 1900s to Hamana Kalili, who lost three fingers due to an ...

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Hawaii is poised to adopt its newest state symbol – the shaka. A bill introduced by senator Glen Wakai passed the Hawaii State Legislature (parliament for those in a non-US system) on May 1st ...

It's a symbol, a visual cue to hang loose. Take it easy. ... Ryan Ozawa is a Hawaiian journalist based in Honolulu County, Hawaii. He's with us now. Hey, Ryan. RYAN OZAWA: Aloha.