MATARIKI
A MAORI CELEBRATION
When the Matariki stars appear it is the beginning of the Maori new year
We CELEBRATE Matariki like we celebrate Christmas, Halloween, our birthdays etc.
Like sisters the stars shine BRIGHT like the raging sun.
Matariki is a time for JOY, like spending time with family and friends.
It is a time to learn like when you're learning new things at school.
It is a time to plant crops like potatoes, wheat, tomatoes, kumara and pumpkin.
It is a time to fish and hunt animals.
It is a time to make things like flax Kete and spears.
It is a time to forgive and forget.
Matatriki reminds me of when we celebrate Christmas because we give gifts on Matariki.
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