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 is poised to make the ‘shaka’ its official state gesture. The bill would also recognize Hawaii as the birthplace of the shaka, which involves extending the thumb and pinkie finger while ...

In Hawaii, when you let the bus in, a rectangular LED screen on the back lights up with a flashing shaka, followed by the Hawaiian word “mahalo” (thank you).

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.

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.

New bill would make the ‘shaka’ an official Hawaii state gesture by: Alina Lee. Posted: Feb 8, 2024 / 06:34 PM CST. Updated: Feb 8, 2024 / 06:34 PM CST.

“The shaka captures the goodness of Hawaii. It’s a ubiquitous gesture that is offered with the best of intentions. … Since the shaka was born in Hawaii, it makes sense to claim it as our own.

Hawaiian lawmakers poised to make 'shaka' the official state gesture HI Sen. Glenn Wakai said he expects the bills to pass smoothly through legislative channels. Associated Press ...