2. What is Matariki?
ANSWER:
Matariki is the constellation
of stars known in many parts
of the world.
Matariki is also known as the
seven stars/sisters.
Matariki is the beginning of
the Maori New Year.
3. What does Matariki mean?
Matariki has two
meanings, both of
which refer to the
cluster of stars.
Matariki means
Tiny Eyes and Mata
Ariki means Eyes of
God.
4. When is Matariki Celebrated?
Matariki is NAMES OF THE
celebrated on STARS:
different dates WAITI
every year( for
WAITA
example: in 2012 it
would be TUPU-A-NUKU
celebrated on 21st TUPU0A-RANGI
of June, Then in WAIPUNA-A-RANGI
2013 it would be URURANGI
celebrated on the
10th of June) MATARIKI
5. Why is Matariki Important?
Matariki is important because the
brighter the stars are the warmer the
season will be. It is also when families
gather together and think about the
past and the future.
6. Ways to Celebrate Matariki:
There are loads of A FAMILY FEAST
ways to Celebrate A NEW HARVEST
Matariki with your
TREE PLANTING
family and in doing
so, start your own SLEEP UNDER THE
family traditions. STARS
Some ideas to get NEW YEARS
you started include RESOLUTONS
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