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The Story of Mataariki

The Story of Mataariki
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Search Results Your search for matariki returned 9 results Matariki04 Dec 2012 He aha ētahi kōrero mō Matariki? Taumata: Kura tuatahi/ kura waenganui Ākina rapu: Mō... . Matariki04 Jul 2016 What is Matariki? Matariki stars (reappearance)02 Jun 2015 Why do the Matariki stars reappear at a certain time of year? Winter Solstice16 Jan 2014 from the library. The Calendar07 Jan 2014? Māori harakeke weaving (flax weaving)10 Aug 2016 Te Kohikohi kai o te Māori o nehera24 Jul 2012 Ipurangi, ki Matariki, ki Traditional Food Gathering - Te Kohinga Kai Ākina rapu: Whakamahi i Te Kingitanga19 Dec 2012 pae tukutuku pai i roto i te reo Māori mō te Kingitanga: 1. Ngā taputapu mahi o te Māori04 Dec 2012 Rauemi Ipurangi.

Matariki Festival: History of Matariki The rising of the star constellation known as Matariki is an important time in the Māori calendar. It heralds in the Māori New Year, which is a time to connect with, and give thanks to the land, sea and sky. It is also a time for the community to come together and acknowledge the year gone by, as well as, to celebrate and prepare for the year ahead. This involves the sharing of kai (food), rituals, entertainment, hospitality and knowledge. Historically, the star cluster was a navigational aid for Māori and an indicator of the coming seasons. Popular before the arrival of Europeans in New Zealand, Matariki celebrations continued into the 1900s before gradually dwindling with the last traditional festivals recorded in the 1940s. At the beginning of the 21st century Matariki celebrations were revived and have become a special time of the year to celebrate the unique place we live in, respect the land we live on, and share and grow with each other. Māori legend and Matariki Matariki stars

matariki book1 pic Cycles of life and death - Matariki – Māori New Year Traditionally, Māori were keen observers of the night sky, determining from the stars the time and seasons, and using them to navigate the oceans. Lookouts would watch for the rise of Matariki just before dawn. For Māori, this time signified remembrance, fertility and celebration. Remembrance Haere atu rā e koro ki te paepae o Matariki, o Rehua. Haere atu rā. Farewell old man, go to the threshold of Matariki, of Rehua. In times of old, the sighting of Matariki was greeted with expressions of grief for those who had died since its last appearance. The old people might wait up several nights before the stars rose. Planting crops Matariki atua ka eke mai i te rangi e roa, E whāngainga iho ki te mata o te tau e roa e. Divine Matariki come forth from the far-off heaven, Bestow the first fruits of the year upon us. The coming season’s crops were planted according to the portents read in the Matariki star cluster. Sayings Matariki has given rise to a number of sayings. Harvest How to cite this page:

Matariki stars (Dhruti) matariki book pic Matariki Image: The Pleiades (Messier 45) revisited by Fred Locklear on Flickr We have selected these resources to support you when you need information relating toMatariki, the Māori celebration of New Year, the Seven Sisters, Pleiades, constellations, and Māori gardening. SCIS 1525159 Astronomy New Zealand’s Star Charts Has some interactive Māori star charts for all seasons showing where Matariki is, a catalogue of Māori star names as well as some information on Māori astronomy including Matariki. Suggested level: intermediate, sec DigitalNZ This site provides to thousands of pictures, video, sounds, and objects from New Zealand museums, libraries, galleries, archives, and private institutions. Suggested level: primary, intermediatewww.digitalnz.org/user_sets/547cea608d2a4e1455000001 ManyAnswers To discover information on the school work site ManyAnswers use the search term Matariki. Matariki Matariki – Aotearoa Pacific New Year Books Videos

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This is an awesome video that explaines one story of Matariki. by room24whs Jul 9

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