"Official recognition is valuable because the shaka is so culturally resonant, so much a part of this place. The gesture is a source of origin stories, family stories, and a way to talk about life in Hawaii." #shaka#hawaii

Neal Milner: Making The Shaka An Official Hawaii Gesture Is Not As Dumb As It Sounds

The shaka is a source of origin stories, family stories, and a way to talk about life in Hawaii.