In Maori what does Matariki mean?
It means eyes of god
What are some of the explanations given about the cluster of stars connected with the Maori New Year?
when Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother, were separated by their children, the god of the winds, Tāwhirimātea, became so angry that he tore out his eyes and threw them into the heavens.
In traditional times what did Maori acknowledge with the arrival of Matariki?
Matariki travels the night skies during the year until the cold months when it disappears from the night sky for about 28 days. When it reappears, it is a signal that the Māori New Year has begun.
How did Matariki affect Maori farming?
Crops get harvested and plenty of food in storehouses
What role do kites (pakau) play in Maori celebrations of Matariki?
They are seen as connectors of the earth and heaven and are often flown during matariki
How is Matariki celebrated today in the 21st century?
Heaven-bound kites, hot-air balloons and fireworks help mark the occasion.
we are focusing on Matariki for this week and as one of our tasks we had to answer these questions.
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