Matariki

Today for reading I finished watching another video explaining matariki. I finished reading the article and I now know that matariki has a brother called Puanga-nui-a-rangi. I also learnt that Matariki is to say goodbye to the dead and loved ones and saw hello to new beginnings. We were asked to write what we now know about matariki. Here are some of my explanations.

What is Matariki?

Matariki is the sign of the Maori new year. It starts in winter, Matariki can end whenever the tribe wants because of its beliefs and how long they want to celebrate. There are 9 stars that all help in matariki, there are a mother, the uncle and the seven sisters. The seven sisters are Tupu-a-nuku,Tupu-a-rangi, Waiti & waiata whom are twins, Waipuna a rangi and Ururangi. The other two stars are matariki herself and her brother Puanga-nui-a-rangi.

So far I think I am doing well so far but I might have some trouble later