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Tracing the origins of the “shaka”
We kick off AAPI Month talking about the new movie “Shaka, The Story of Aloha,” that will make its world debut on Thursday at the VC Film Fest in Downtown LA. Steve Sue, who is the filmmaker, producer and writer of the film, joins us in the KCAL studio.
‘Hang loose’ Hawaii: US state adopts official hand gesture
To a hapless Brit, the clenched fist thumb-and-pinkie wave, may look more like a beckoning to “call me” than a universally recognised sign of goodwill. But in Hawaii, the “Shaka” gesture, often interpreted by mainland North Americans to mean “hang loose”, is so...
Locally produced documentary ‘Shaka: a story of Aloha’ premieres at Los Angeles Asian Pacific film festival
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The locally-produced documentary, "Shaka, a story of Aloha" will make its world premiere tomorrow night at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific film festival. As Island News’ Rick Quan reports, the film's producer is hoping this documentary will not...
Scripps News: Hawaiian Lawmakers Seek to Make the Shaka the First-Ever Official State Gesture
Hawai’i State Senator Glenn Wakai and Shaka film producer/writer Steve Sue report on the status of a State Bill to make the Shaka the first-ever official State gesture. Also includes status on Sueʻs new feature-length documentary entitled, "Shaka, A Story of Aloha"...
ハワイのサイン！シャカの意味とは？ Shaka, A Story of Shaka.
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Race for Recognition: Hawaii’s State Gesture, the Shaka, Sparks Urgency Amidst Potential Claims
Steve Sue, owner of O-WOW, Inc., a digital automation firm joined us on HNN'S Sunrise to talk about his film "Shaka, A Story of Aloha!Read the entire article on www.hawaiinewsnow.com
New bill would make the ‘shaka’ an official state gesture
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The story of aloha starts with a shaka! A newly introduced bill is looking to make the shaka an official state gesture. “The spirit of aloha is embodied in this particular gesture,” stated Sen. Glenn Wakai. ” It just adds to the allure and the...
Kaizen Dojo Presents – Steve Sue
Director Steve Sue on latest film exploring the origins of the ‘Shaka’
Steve Sue and Ryan Ozawa join us in studio to talk about their upcoming film focused on the how the "shaka" came to be.
#80 | Steve Sue | Project Shaka, paradise is a state of mind, and how to respectfully move Hawai’i
Steve Sue is a social venturer and jack-of-all trades from California. He is most known for innovation and entrepreneurship programs including Lemonade Alley, Project Lemon Tree and bizgym.com. He started out as a home builder founding bedrock development, INC. and...
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