Matariki is celebrated by gathering with whanau and they celebrate in early june or late may and it rises in mid winter. Matariki is the maori name for cluster of stars also known as the pleiades, matariki means the eyes of god (mata ariki) or little eyes (mata riki).
Every year during matariki people fly kites, sing songs, pray and have a feast with their whanau. The seven stars are sisters and the mother, there names are Te Uru O Te Rangi, Tupua a Rangi, Tupua a Nuku, Waiti, Waita, Waipuna a Rangi and Merope. You can only see the seven stars early in the morning, matariki is also to remember those who have died.
Talofa Salote,
ReplyDeleteDid you find 3 interesting events to see at the Matariki festival? I'm planning to take my daughter Shonny there but I would love to know more information from you because what you have already described sounds like a lot of fun. You are off to a great start Salote. keep up the good work.
Best wishes,
Jacinta