🌟The Stars
How many stars are in the Matariki cluster?
9
What does “whānau” mean?
family
When is Matariki usually celebrated?
June or July
What is the Māori name for the New Year?
Matariki
Name a festival from another culture that is like Matariki.
Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.
Which star is connected to the sea?
Waitā
What is the meaning of “remembrance”?
Thinking about someone who died
Name one traditional food eaten during Matariki.
Kūmara (sweet potato)
What do people think about during Matariki?
Past, present, and future
What do most festivals have in common?
Food, family, celebration
What does the star Ururangi represent?
wind
What does “reflection” mean?
Thinking seriously about life
What do people do early in the morning during Matariki?
Look at the stars
Why is Pōhutukawa an important star?
It honours the dead
In which country is Matariki celebrated?
New Zealand
Which star is the star of rain?
Waipunarangi
What is a “constellation”?
A group of stars
Name one thing children do at school to celebrate Matariki.
Singing, dancing, storytelling
What is the purpose of Hiwa-i-te-rangi?
To make wishes or goals
Why is Matariki important to Māori people?
It connects them to the land and ancestors
Name two stars connected to food.
Tupuānuku and Tupuārangi
What is the opposite of saltwater?
Freshwater
What is one thing people do with family at Matariki?
Share food, talk, remember others
What natural event signals the start of Matariki?
The rising of the star cluster
What is one value Matariki teaches us?
Gratitude, hope, family, nature etc