The shaka gesture, characterized by extending the pinky and thumb with curled fingers, originates from Hawaii and symbolizes various warm sentiments like greetings, gratitude and aloha spirit.

HONOLULU (KHON)- “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” is set to make waves at the Visual Communications Film Festival in Los Angeles, considered one of the largest festivals for Asian American and Pacific ...

The filming of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha,” a feature length documentary on the origin and meaning of the Shaka gesture, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. The film, which is produced by Hawaii ...

“The spirit of aloha is embodied in this particular gesture,” stated Sen. Glenn Wakai. ” It just adds to the allure and the mystique of Hawaii.” The bill aims to share the pride of Hawaii by claiming ...

“It was really hard for operators to, you know, when they’re merging on freeways or merging lanes to open that little window that they have and then throw a shaka out, to do something meaningful to ...

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Hawaiian native Ryan Ozawa about a pair of bills in the state legislature that would make the shaka an official state gesture. Over the years, the shaka has become ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A company with local roots is now making the jump to the mainland. And it could change the way tourists travel. More and more travelers to Hawaii are opting for self-guided ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The story of aloha starts with a shaka! A newly introduced bill is looking to make the shaka an official state gesture. New bill would make the Shaka an official state gesture New ...