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1. www.temptationtours.com › history-of-the-shaka-andHistory of the Shaka and Meet Shaka Santa & Tutu Mele

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   Dec 20, 2023 · Shaka is not a Hawaiian word! Some 50 years later, in the 1960s, the shaka came back to the mainstream and was made famous by a used car salesman! He always ended his commercials with the Shaka gesture and a very enthusiastic greeting, Shaka, brah!

2. www.hawaiipublicradio.org › the-conversation › 2021New Documentary Explores Meaning and History of the Shaka

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   Sep 3, 2021 · The iconic Hawaiian gesture is about to go big. Shaka, the Power of Aloha is a documentary that is wrapping up production. HPR sat down with Steve Sue, director and writer of the film.

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3. hiff.org › events › shakaastoryofalohaSHAKA, A STORY OF ALOHA | HIFF | Hawai'i International Film ...

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   SHAKA, A STORY OF ALOHA investigates the origins, history, and meanings of the iconic Shaka gesture. The film begins with surfers throwing Shakas and questioning where it came from, leading to a Green Room scene at a Shaka Contest that frames the challenges of using it authentically.

4. www.hawaiimagazine.com › 10-of-the-best-hawaii12 of the Best Hawaiʻi Christmas Songs - Hawaii Magazine

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   Dec 12, 2023 · Watching Santa surf his way onto the shores of Waikīkī is truly a memorable experience, one so synonymous with Christmas in Hawaiʻi that The Brothers Cazimero wrote an entire song about Hawaiian Santa.

5. www.hawaii-aloha.com › blog › christmas-in-hawaiiMele Kalikimaka – Christmas in Hawaii with Shaka Santa

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   If you want a unique way of celebrating this holiday, step into the island style of Christmas and indulge in the sun during the winter season. Enjoy the Christmas spirit of Hawaii. Mele Kalikimaka a me Haou’oli Makahiki Hou, meaning Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

6. www.shakaguide.com › article › hawaiiFive Hawaii Christmas Songs for Your Holiday Playlist

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   Dec 17, 2019 · Whether you’re hiking a scenic trail, visiting an award-winning beach, or taking the road trip of a lifetime with Shaka Guide, there are so many ways to celebrate Can’t make it to Hawaii this year?

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   When did Shaka hand become popular in Honolulu?

   • In the 1970s and 1980s, the gesture also featured prominently in reelection campaign ads for Frank Fasi, Honolulu ’s longest-serving mayor. While Fasi and Espinda helped make the shaka hand more recognizable in Hawai‘i, surfing’s surge in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s helped export the gesture abroad.

   The Dark History of Hawai‘i’s Iconic Hand Gesture

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   What is a Hawaiian Christmas song?

   • A Hawaiian Christmas song, such as "Nu Oli", is the Hawaiian language version of an old hymn. "Nu oli" roughly translates to "joyful news" and is a song that celebrates the news of Christ’s birth.

   12 of the Best Hawaiʻi Christmas Songs - Hawaii Magazine

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   What is a Shaka hand?

   • EyeEm/Alamy Go to any surfing beach today and you’d be hard-pressed not to find someone throwing a “shaka” hand—thumb and pinkie extended, three middle fingers curled against the palm. The iconic gesture, sometimes referred to as a “hang ten” or “hang loose,” has traveled far from its Hawai‘i origins.

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   Where did the 'Shaka' hand come from?

   • The ‘shaka’ or ‘hang loose’ gesture likely originated from island plantations’ brutal working conditions. The “shaka” hand is an iconic gesture in Hawai‘i, but its origins are uncertain, and likely involve a brutal past. EyeEm/Alamy

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   How is Santa depicted in Hawaii?

   • In Hawaii, Santa Claus is depicted as a more laidback and vacation-minded individual. He is often shown wearing an opened aloha shirt and throwing up a massive shaka. You can see this Hawaiian Santa at the Honolulu City Lights ornament display in Honolulu.

   12 of the Best Hawaiʻi Christmas Songs - Hawaii Magazine

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   Why do Hawaiians throw Shakas?

   • Saa Tamba, owner of Tamba Surf Company on Kaua‘i, has been throwing shakas his whole life. “It’s just, from my perspective, a way of saying hi, a way of saying goodbye, and spreading some good spirit, you know, the eternal spirit of aloha,” he says. Tamba is quick to clarify that the shaka isn’t a wave.

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8. www.atlasobscura.com › articles › hawaii-shaka-handThe Dark History of Hawai‘i’s Iconic Hand Gesture

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   Dec 14, 2021 · The shaka hand grew in popularity across Hawai‘i in the mid-20th century thanks in part to used car salesman David “Lippy” Espinda, who was the first to link the gesture to the word—which is...