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In the northland the maori year begins with the rising of Puanga.
Matariki is a good thing for maori’s and other people as well.
It had begin in A early June or late May.
How Matariki is celebrated?
Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings.
Any people can celebrate Matariki if you Participate.
Matariki has two meaning,both referring to a tiny constellation of stars Matariki (Tiny Eyes) and Matariki (Eyes of God)
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 coming together of family and friends it was a time to share with each other.
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.
Matariki is a perfect thing to do and to celebrate theirs many ways to celebrate it, next year there will be Matariki..Happy new year!!!!