by Riz Rahman | Jan 13, 2026 | News, Press, Press Releases
Steve Sue joins Island Life Live to share the story behind Shaka: A Story of Aloha, a slice-of-life “who dunnit” style film that explores the origins, meaning, and global impact of Hawaii’s iconic shaka gesture—now available for digital streaming beginning January 16....
by Riz Rahman | Jan 6, 2026 | News, Press, Press Releases
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The history of Hawaii’s state hand gesture will soon be introduced to a new audience worldwide. “Shaka: A Story of Aloha” has found new life thanks to a new digital acquisition. It was first released in May 2024 and won the Peopleʻs...
by Riz Rahman | Jun 26, 2024 | Press
Hawaii has become the first US state to claim an official hand gesture known as the ‘shaka.’ On Monday, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 3312 making the notable pinky and thumb gesture, also known as the ‘hang loose’ symbol,...
by Riz Rahman | Jun 19, 2024 | Press
With a new documentary and an effort to change our state’s license plates, Steve Sue’s mission to spread aloha is bringing shaka back. Read the entire article on...
by Riz Rahman | Jun 12, 2024 | Press
Flash a closed hand with the thumb and pinkie sticking out, and every Hawaii resident knows what it means. Used by everyone from kids to elders, the “shaka” represents aloha spirit, love and local pride. And now, following the passage of a bill during the 2024 Hawaii...
