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MATARIKI, MAORI NEW YEAR - Questions
How did Papatuanuku, and Ranginui become separated?
tane mahuta the son of ranginui and papatuanuku push ranginui into the heavens separating them from each other
Where does the name Matariki come from?
It comes from the mother of the seven stars
What time of the year does Matariki happen?
What part of the sky does Matariki appear in?
Eastern side
What does the article say Matariki is time for?
The time for coming together with family and friends
What do these Te Reo Maori words mean?
WORD | DEFINITION |
whānau | family |
tupuna | Grandfather |
rongoā | plants |
waiata | Moari songs |
mokopuna | Grandchild |
Name each of the seven stars that make up the Matariki star cluster.
Matariki Tupu-ā-nuku; Tupu-ā-rangi; Waipuna Rangi; Waitī Waitā; and Ururangi
What are the lessons we learn from each of them?
Tupu a rangi: represents the love to sing
walpunarangi:The love to see family
Walti and walta:represent the care of animals
ururangi:She represents the love of racing