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...
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