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Wednesday 25 June 2014

Matariki - Cruz

Matariki, is a 7 star cluster. Also sisters. The name of the stars are Waiti, Waita, tupu-a-nuku, tupu-a-rangi, Waipuna-a-rangi, Ururangi and Matariki. Matarki is the maori name for the Pleiads. This will appear in this year on the 28th June, which is Saturday. You can see the matariki during early hours in the morning. :)

Matariki - Hainite

MATARIKI. A MAORI NEW YEAR. 7 STAR CLUSTER APPEAR IN THE SKY. MATARIKI IS THE MAORI NAME FOR PLEIADES. THESE 7 CLUSTER OF STARS THIS YEAR WILL ONLY APPEAR ON THE MONTH OF June. THE NAME OF THE 7 STARS ARE, WAITI, WAITA, TUPU-A-NUKU, WAIPUNA-A-RANGIURURANGI AND MATARIKI. THEY ARE ALSO KNOWN AS SISTERS.

Matariki - Athena

Matariki is the Maori new year. It happens once a year, and is represented by 7 stars. It usually happens in mid-winter at the end of May or early June. Matariki means "eyes of god or "little eyes". 

Matariki - Caroline

Matariki is the Maori name for a set of 7 stars. Matariki to some people is A mother to 6 daughters referring to the Seven sisters. The stars usually appear in the Eastern sky at around the shortest day of the year. The definition for Matariki is 'Tiny eyes' whiich some people referr to Mata Ariki "Eyes of God'.Today Matariki is important to celebrate to show respect the land which we live on. It also is celbrated for the Maroi New Year.
 

Matariki - Tupac

Matariki

Once a year in the winter sky Matariki appears to signal the Maori new year.Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades it rises once a year in the winter.Traditionally Matariki was a time to remember the dead from the last year.

Matariki - Joseph

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises just once a year, in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god'.

Matariki - Jaydenzel


Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters;  and what is referred to as the traditional Maori New Year.

The Maori new year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next new moon. The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year and the new year is marked at the sighting of the next new moon which occurs during June. This next occurs on 5 June 2008.

Matariki has two meanings, both referring to a tiny constellation of stars; Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God).

Matariki - Nathaniel


the seven stars of matariki are waiti, waita, waipuna rangi, tupu a nuku, tupu a rangi, ururangi and matariki and they come from the pleiades cluster in the milky way and they are the symbol of the maori new year

Matariki - Sylvia

Tuesday 24 June 2014

Matariki - Mino

Matariki is the name of constellation of the stars that rise once a year. To the Maoris, this symbolizes a new year. To the Australians this constellation is known as the Seven Sisters. 
On the other hand Maoris have a big celebration to symbolize the new year. These festivities mainly include a big feed meaning lots of food + fireworks and being around family. 

Matariki - Sinola


Once a year, just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. It's  a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life.

Matariki - Sosaia

Matariki

Once a year, twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. Traditionally, it was a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. In the 21st century, observing Matariki has become popular again. Heaven-bound kites, hot-air balloons and fireworks help mark the occasion.

Matariki - Havea


Kia Ora, 

Did you know that Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as Pleiaders star cluster or The Seven Sisters. Also What is referred to as a traditional Maori New Year, when Matariki is for the tamariki-( Children). 

The Maori New Year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next moon! Matariki can be seen rising just before dawn in the last few days of May or the beginning of June every year. Matariki celebrations usually begin on the day of the first new moon following its rising.

I know for a fact that as an Aotearoa Citizen, and this may go for everyone else reading this that, if you live in the lands of Aotearoa, then this year on the date, May 28TH of May 2014, we all should just go along with the tradition and respect the Maori's and their Maori New Year!

No Rei Ra
Tena Kotou
Tena Kotou
Tena Ra Tatou Katoa...

Matariki - Alyson

Matariki - Kayde

Matariki is a Maori event that takes place every year and this is the time for Maori new year and for Maori to grow new plants and crops. It is recognized by the seven sister stars in the sky. This event is usually around late May or early June. 

Matariki - Tynisha

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises just once a year, in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. There are seven stars which indicate the celebration of Matariki

Matariki - Jarna

Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars. They rise only once a year, in mid-winter - late My or early June. Did you know that Matariki means the 'eyes of god' and also 'little eyes'. Matariki is celebrated by signing new beginnings, also with education remembrance and the planting of new trees.

Matariki - Ilisapeci


Matariki means a group of stars also known as pleiades the cluster of the seven sisters. This is referred to the traditional Maori new year. This is marked of the sighting of the new moon. The Maori new year is marked of the rising of Matariki. This year Matariki is going to be on28th June 2014 :D:D:D 

Matariki - Aalyzah

Matariki - Chelsea


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M A T A R I K I
Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises just once a year, in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki literally means the 'eyes of god.’ There are seven stars in Matariki. They are named Waiti, Waita, Waipuna arangi, Tipuanuku, Tipuarangi, Ururangi and Matariki.

Monday 23 June 2014

Matariki - Siosaia

Matariki is about the seven sisters. Matariki is also the Maori New Year, where they can harvest and grow crops successfully. Traditionally it was a time of remembering the dead, and celebrating the new life.  In the 21st century, observing Matariki has become popular again. Heaven-bound kites, hot-air balloons and fireworks help mark the occasion.

Matariki - Tatiana

Matariki - Angelica

Matariki is celebrated once a year in mid-winter, either late May or early June. Matariki is a cluster of 7 stars or sisters, also known as the Pleiades. It means the 'Eyes Of God' or 'Little Eyes'. It is when Maori's celebrate a new year, new beginning and new journey of life. :-)

Friday 20 June 2014

The World Cup - Tupac


Ecuador:Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative and proud democratic republic in northwester South America.The main language is Spanish which 94% of the population speaks.

This is their flag

This is their football uniform


Facts:

The president of Ecuador is Rafael Correa.

The capital city is Quito.

Ecuador's name comes from the Equator, which divides it unequally, putting most of the country in the Southern Hemisphere.

Map of Ecuador

This is some food from Ecuador

This is a traditional soup made in quito

They are well known for...
Galapagos islands
and their bananas


Here is a link to a video of traditional music of ecuador

here is a traditional dress from Ecuador



Here is some art from Ecuador

The World Cup - Jaydenzel


MEXICO!!!
Mexico!!!
Mexico!!!


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Mexico is a Federal republic in North America,
Mexican Food:Tacos and Burritos
Mexican Music:Mexican society enjoys a vast array of music genres, showing the diversity of Mexican culture. Traditional music includes Mariachi, Banda, Norteño, Ranchera and Corridos; on an every-day basis most Mexicans listen to contemporary music such as pop, rock, etc. in both English and Spanish.

Clothing:
Art/culture:
Anything they are Famous for:
The culture of Mexico has changed rapidly during the 19th and 20th centuries. In many ways, contemporary life in its cities has become similar to that in neighboring United States and Europe. Most Mexican villagers follow the older way of life more than the city people do.

The World Cup - Kayde


World Cup: ARGENTINA

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Argentina are a proud "SOCCER" (real name of the sport)/football nation based on the West Coast of South America (39,144,753) and are currently first placed in POOL F. Here is a photo of their World cup strip for 2014...Inline images 1
ABOUT THE COUNTRY: The national dish of Argentina is asados (a variety of barbecued meat) grilled on a parillo (a large grill) that is packed with steaks; ribs; chorizo; mollejas (sweetbread), chinchulines (chitterlings) and morcilla (blood sausage). This is a picture of a national ARGENTINIAN DRESS! Inline images 2
IN CONCLUSION I CAN SAY THAT ARGENTINA LOVE THEIR SOCCER...... not football !

The World Cup - Havea


-The country I picked was Cameroon! The Cameroonian population is 21.7 million people and their flag is:

-Their world cup strip is this:
-This is where Cameroon located:
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-The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed in French Les Lions Indomptables, is the national team of Cameroon.
This is one of my favorite music from Cameroon:
-The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed in French Les Lions Indomptables, is the national team of Cameroon.

Here are the ways that Cameroon artist draw/ create stuff:
History of Cameroon:
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon (FrenchRépublique du Cameroun), is a country in the west Central Africa region. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial GuineaGabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is often referred to as "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. The highest point is Mount Cameroon in the southwest, and the largest cities are DoualaYaoundé and Garoua. Cameroon is home to over 200 different linguistic groups. The country is well known for its native styles of music, particularly makossa and bikutsi, and for its successful national football team. French and English are the official languages.

The World Cup - Cruz

Country: Algeria
Flag: 
World Cup Strip: 
World Map Location: 

About the Country: They are a Country that is participating in the World Cup and they are currently 4th in the Group H

Food: 

Fresh Sweet Dates

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh dates
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom, ground

Procedure

  1. Remove the pits from the dates and arrange in 6 individual serving dishes.
  2. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and stir in the flour.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the flour turns golden brown. Be careful not to burn.
  4. Remove the flour mixture from the heat and stir in the cardamom.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, stirring occasionally.
  6. While still warm, pour over the warm dates and allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Makes 6 servings.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMtDwK02FKI

Clothing: 

Culture: The culture of Algeria encompasses the development of literature, music, religion and cuisine.

Famous for its Sahara in the south and the Cities in the North

The World Cup - Ilisapeci

USA

Uniform
America on Map
About the country
Food:
One of the top two well known food in america is hot dogs and Hamburger.  The hamburger in America was first created in America in the 1900s. This is the main course in so many restaurants in America. The name was originally from germany, this was when so many german people emigrated to U.S.A which also stands for why they named it because burg means fortified settlement. Like the burger the hot dog was also from germany but was popularized in the U.S.A. Another name for hot dog in America was called a Wiener.
Music:
The music in America reflects on the country’s multi ethnic cultures. Music is usually influenced from the west africans,scottish,Irish,Mexican and cuban music traditions. America’s most known genres are hip-hop,R&B,Jazz,Pop,Rock and roll,techno and dance. Did you know that America has the worlds largest music market with the total retail value of $1.49 billion dollars and the music has been heard all around the world ever since the beginning of the 29th century.
Clothing/National dress:
Fashion in America is usually informal. Some of the clothes are reflected in their cultural roots. Like for example the american styles are cowboys hats,boots and leather motocycle. Fashion has changed enormously.  Unique regional dressing style has been in trends ever since the western times. One other popular clothing in America is the blue jeans. This kind of clothing is used in ethnic events and cultural events.  Other well known clothes are the swag pants,saggy pants, and neon t-shirt/pants.
Culture/Art:
Culture in the U.S.A is mostly influenced by the western but its influenced by native american,african,asian,latin american and polynesians cultures. The united states is an ethnically and racially diverse country as a result of a large scale of migrants from different countries. America has its own unique social characteristics such as the dialect,music,food,arts,social habits,cuisine and folklore.
Famous for:

America is well known for its liberty,freedom and generosity to poorer nations. This country is also well known for its victory.They are also for promoting the world for peace and helping nations,fair and wonderful governmental ideas, open spaces, friendly people, football and baseball.

The World Cup - Nathaniel


France

World Cup Strip



Flag


Map Of France
About France
France Is Known as the French Republic France meaning, Land Of The Franks which were the original inhabitants of France

By area france is the 42 largest country in the world and the biggest country in western europe

France is very well known for its food delicacies such as snails and frogs legs

France also has a population reaching nearly 67 million.

National Clothing