Why is Matariki important?
You will learn alot from these facts.
Firstly the people in NZ learn of the seven Matariki stars because they are Papatuanuku’s grand daughter. So they learn about uruaragi and the rest of the sister.
Secondly we learn about Matariki because it is a time of silence and a remembrance of those who have died in war and in the past. So we are in silence to show respect for those soilders and people.
Thirdly Matariki is the Māori new year so it is like thanks giving but it is winter so the people of NZ go outside and wear coats.
Then after that we spend time with whānau (family) because you are busy everyday so this day will help you use all of your time and spend it all on your whānau.
After that you tell your family to come and members of the family tell Māori. Just like you can tell a story about Maui and the sun or telling them about Matariki.
Reasons of matariki learn more about nature and you get closer to nature so then we learn about the seven Matariki stars gift or lessons like the all of the God.
Written by:Micah Sula
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