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Hawaii Declares ‘Shaka’ Its Official State Hand Gesture

Hawaii Declares ‘Shaka’ Its Official State Hand Gesture

by Riz Rahman | Jun 12, 2024 | News Channel, 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...

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