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Matariki

This is a Thinglink I have created to show some facts and information all about Matariki.

The information below is from http://taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm

What is Matariki? Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters;  and what is referred to as the traditional Maori New Year. When is the Maori New Year? The Maori new year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next new moon. The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year and the new year is marked at the sighting of the next new moon which occurs during June. This next occurs on 5 June 2008. What does Matariki mean? Matariki has two meanings, both referring to a tiny constellation of stars; Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God). Why is Matariki important? Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future. Why do we celebrate Matariki today? Today Matariki means celebrating the unique place in which we live and giving respect to the land we live on. How is Matariki celebrated? Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings. Matariki was the optimum time for new harvests, and ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year.  It was also seen as a perfect time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry) who have passed from this world to the next and the legacy they left behind. How long do celebrations last?  Traditionally celebrations lasted up to 3 days after the new moon had risen following Matariki becoming visible Who celebrates Matariki? Anyone who wishes to participate Are all Iwi involved in the celebrations? All Iwi (Maori Tribes) celebrate Matariki, although they may celebrate at different times. For some tribes celebrations are held when Matariki is first seen in the dawn sky, for others it is celebrated after the full moon rises, and for others the dawn of the next new moon. Relationships and Celebrations Around Matariki There are many ways to celebrate Matariki, here are a few examples... Matariki and Arts The sky was used by Maori for many reasons throughout history. Reading from the vast volumes of stars was a way of preserving history, knowledge, culture and maintaining ancient practices. The time of Matariki was a celebration in all customs and beliefs, so arts in its many forms were very important to this period. With thecoming together of family and friends it was a time to share with each other skills, achievements and history through story telling, song and dance, carving and weaving, ancient ceremonies and passing on of knowledge and history. Matariki is a special time of year to celebrate being Maori, its customs and art forms and to show how unique the Maori culture is. Arts activities associated with Matariki... Special play performances Street performances Exhibitions of Maori crafts Classes showing how to weave, carve etc Television shows on Matariki history Musical performances Matariki and Celestial Navigators / Astronomers The night sky contains a massive number of stars which were used by Maori as a way to calculate time and seasons, navigate oceans, preserve knowledge and stories, maintain customary practices and inspire action and achievement. Matariki is an especially important cluster of stars to Maori, it is a signal for seasonal celebration and a key navigational beacon for ocean voyages. The time of Matariki brings together family to share and learn the stories and knowledge that the stars hold. There are many legends that are associated with Matariki and not only in New Zealand but the Pacific and worldwide. Matariki is a time to understand the history and the importance of the stars for Maori, not only in past but in everyday life Celestial Navigators / Astronomers activities associated with Matariki... Astronomy nights Waka ceremonies at night during Matariki Astronomy information packs and activities Story telling nights based on legends of stars Dawn sighting event when Matariki appears Seminars of sailing by the stars Seminars on Matariki's importance worldwide Matariki and Conservation For Maori the land that they live on is one of the most important aspects of life.  Preserving their way of life depended on the treatment of the land and all things living on it, this outlook was paramount to their survival and was reflected and filtered through to many other aspects of Maori culture. The Matariki star constellation was used to dictate how the coming year would be in regard to the size of the harvest, so it was very important for Maori to prepare the land as best they could in order to enable the coming year to be successful. It was a time for everyone to learn about the trees, crops and environment that was  around them. Therefore the land, its conservation and care is at the forefront of the Matariki celebrations.

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