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- The exact origin of the shaka sign is debated, but legends attribute it to Hamana Kalili of Laie, who lost the three middle fingers of his right hand while working at the Kahuku Sugar Mill. As a guard of the sugar train, Kalili’s all-clear wave transformed into the shaka hand gesture, which became popular among children.
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Origins. According to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, [1] prevailing local lore credits the gesture to Hamana Kalili of Laie, [2] who lost the three middle fingers of his right hand while working at the Kahuku Sugar Mill. [3]
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...
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Oct 25, 2020 · Some say it came from David “Lippy” Espinda, who owned a local gas station and would greet his customers with a shaka. Others believe that the shaka came from Spanish immigrants, who would put their thumbs to their lips and fold their middle fingers to symbolize sharing a drink.
Surfers from Hawaii started saluting fellow wave riders and friends with an original hand sign. Shaka is physically performed by extending the thumb and pinky fingers while holding the three middle fingers curled into the palm of the hand. Learn how to throw a shaka.
Hawaii’s symbol of aloha traces its roots back to the early 1900s. “Hang loose,” “Right on,” “Thank you,” “Things are great,” “Take it easy” – in Hawaii, the shaka sign expresses all those friendly messages and more.
May 23, 2016 · But where does the Shaka sign come from? The hand sign seemingly originated in Hawaii and surfers who visited the islands made then the sign popular outside of Hawaii. They basically took the Shaka far from the volcanic islands and off to their respective countries.
Jun 15, 2016 · Since its Hawaiian origin, the “shaka” has become an intrinsic part of surf culture, and no longer specific to Hawaii. It’s a gang sign of sorts–to show your allegiance to the club. From humble...
