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.

We salute this AH-64E Apache helicopter pilot for etching a 'hang loose' Shaka hand gesture with a recent flight path.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — From saying hello to thanking another driver for letting you in, the shaka has multiple meanings in Hawaii. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up ...

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.

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On Friday, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 3312 into law, staking the islands’ claim to the iconic hand sign.

Brazilian soccer player Neymar flashes fans the Hawaiian "shaka" hand sign during the Neymar Jr's Five youth soccer tournament in Praia Grande, Brazil, July 13, 2019.

Theresa May has been pictured with a group of young volunteers doing a 'shaka' hand sign, which means 'hang loose'.

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Hawaii residents have used the "shaka" hand gesture to convey several greetings: hello, goodbye, thank you and aloha.

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.