The 'shaka' hand gesture, known as the 'hang loose' sign amongst surfers, has a long history in both surfer and Hawaiian culture. Native Hawaiians are looking to reclaim the gesture by making it their official state symbol.
For years, the 'shaka' hand gesture has been a mainstay of surfer culture, and can be spotted on beaches and boardwalks across the world. The gesture, which involves making a fist and extending the thumb and pinky-finger, has long been known as the ' hang loose ' sign amongst surfers.
But outside of its association with catching waves and saying 'dude' a lot, the shaka also has a long and storied history amongst native Hawaiians- who are looking to reclaim the gesture by making it their official state symbol. In Hawaii, the gesture is used in a variety of different ways to convey a range of warmhearted sentiments, from hi and bye to thanks and aloha, among other meaning
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