- Matariki : Guide to Māori New Year Traditions in New Zealand
Matariki is a special period that connects us to the land, the sky, and each other, through a series of events, traditions, and celebrations that are deeply rooted in Māori culture Here, we aim to bring the essence of Matariki to life for all New Zealanders and visitors from around the globe
- Matariki - Wikipedia
Heliacal rising of the Pleiades star cluster (Māori: Matariki), signalling the Māori new year In Māori culture, Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster and a celebration of its first rising in late June or early July The rising marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar
- Mānawatia a Matariki
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars, that rises in midwinter and for many Māori, heralds the start of the new year The return of the cluster is commemorated by Te Rā Aro ki Matariki
- Matariki – Te Tau Hou Māori | Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
What is Matariki? Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades It rises in midwinter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year Iwi across New Zealand understand and celebrate Matariki in different ways and at different times
- Matariki: Māori New Year | 100% Pure New Zealand
Matariki is a special occasion in the New Zealand calendar which marks the start of the Māori New Year Signified by the Matariki cluster of stars reappearing in our night sky, this is a time to reflect on the past year, celebrate the present, and plan for the year ahead
- The Seven Stars of Matariki - MATARIKI
Matariki, also known as the Seven Sisters, is a group of stars that appear in the night sky in New Zealand during the winter months The Māori New Year begins with the rise of Matariki, which traditionally marks the end of one year and the beginning of another
- Matariki – Mānawatia a Matariki
Māori believe that appearance of Matariki in the morning sky in mid-winter marks the Māori New Year, or Te Mātahi o te Tau It signals a time to remember those who have passed, celebrate the present and plan for the future
- Mō Matariki | About
Matariki is a time of reflection, celebration and preparation The three key principles for Matariki are: Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki Gathering together to give thanks for what we have Looking forward to the promise of a new year
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