raising hands: light skin tone
Two hands raised in the air, palms facing forward, with light skin tone. Often used to express celebration, success, praise, or gratitude.
There are different emoji meanings for raising hands: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely used for 'praise hands,' 'hands up,' 'celebration,' 'hooray,' or 'thank you.'
- East Asian culture
- Can express a similar sentiment of praise or excitement, but also sometimes used in a more specific religious context for prayer or worship gestures.