Sunday, 25 July 2021

Matariki facts

 So today. I'm going to be telling you 10 Matariki facts.


  1. Matariki signals the beginning of a new maori year. 

  2. Matariki is one of the star clusters nearest to earth.

  3. Matariki has many different name around the earth.

  4. There are 9 stars in Matariki.

  5. Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleaides star cluster. 

  6. Matariki lasts for atleast 3 days.

  7. Matariki can be celebrated between 19 of June to 11 July!

  8. Matariki is a celebration for a new maori year and its a chance to gather together and remember people who have died.

  9. The stars in the bible are described as angels!

  10. Matariki was used to determine the coming season’s crop. 

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