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Monday, July 1, 2019

Matariki.

Walt: We are learning about Matariki.

When is Matariki? Matariki is a celebration on the 25th of June but In 2020, Matariki will begin on 13 July.988795

Where is Matariki? Matariki is in the North-East of New Zealand. 

What is Matariki? Matariki is a tradition that happens every  once a year 

5 Interesting facts.  
1. Different people celebrate Matariki at different times. 
2. All of the sisters names Waiti, Waita, Waipunarangi, Tupu a nuku, Tupu a rangi, Ururangi, Matariki.
3.  In late May or early June, signals the beginning of the Māori New Year.
4. Celebrations of Matariki can last for 3 days
5. Matariki is the oldest sister.

Reflection: It was hard hard keeping the stars on the paper  because the paint got the stars wet and slobbery.

Question: What do you know about Matariki?

 

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