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Bookmark or Share- The history of the famous surfing shaka sign - SurferToday.comSurfing. The shaka sign is the famous surfers' hand gesture. The story of the popular signal goes back to the roots of Hawaiian culture. Shaka brah! When the surf culture grew and spread through California and America during the 1960s, a new body gesture gained enthusiasts.
- what is the shaka? What does ‘hang loose’ mean?The shaka is such an integral part of Hawaii life that it’s easy to miss, said Senator Chris Lee, chair of the Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts.
- What to know about the shaka and the bill to make it Hawaii’s official ...A pair of bills in the Legislature would make the shaka Hawaii's official gesture. Here are some things to know about the shaka and its purported origin.
- Shaka | Legendary African Warrior & Conqueror | BritannicaShaka (born c. 1787—died Sept. 22, 1828) was a Zulu chief (1816–28), founder of Southern Africa’s Zulu Empire. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the entire region. His life is the subject of numerous colourful and exaggerated stories, many of which are debated by historians.
- Hawaii's shaka symbol - To-Hawaii.comA shaka sign - the unmistakable pinky and thumb salute - is the ultimate symbol of aloha and local culture in Hawaii. Interpreted to mean "hang loose" or "right on," the shaka is a constant reminder that in Hawaii, it is not the norm to worry or rush.
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