The shaka emoji proposal comes as a legislative bill to designate the shaka as Hawaii's official state gesture continues to move through the state legislature with overwhelming support.

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A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. A pair of bills in the Legislature would make the shaka Hawaii’s official gesture.

The shaka emoji proposal comes as a legislative bill to designate the shaka as Hawaii's official state gesture continues to move through the state legislature with overwhelming support.