What does it mean to me?
“The reappearance of the Matariki stars in our sky each year marks the beginning of a new year, and in recent years has become a time of celebration, not just for Māori but for many people across Aotearoa,”
“Because the date of Matariki changes each year depending on the appearance of Pleiades in the sky, we have established a Matariki Day of Matariki celebrations.”
It a celebration of a new beginnings. The brighter and clearer the stars seemed, the warmer the growing season would be, ensuring a good harvest.
This video showcases some of the Maori words relevant to the celebrations and words personal to my own experiences.
