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Matariki :star_of_david: - Coggle Diagram
Matariki :star_of_david:
Means personally :silhouette:
Celebrate Matarki and learn more about the meaning behind it
What it means for me (Paige): On Matariki I celebrate the occasion by spending time with friends and family and also learning about this special maori event!
Means for our culture and others :star:
Depending on you culture you could celebrate it differently!
Japanese: Subaru (meaning 'gathered together')
Greek: Pleiades (meaning 'matariki')
Indian: Krittika nakshatra (meaning 'matariki')
Australia: Seven Sisters (meaning 'matariki')
Hawaiian: Makali'i (meaning 'eyes of royalty')
Chinese: Mao (meaning 'the hairy head of the white tiger of the west")
Time to acknowledge or honour our loved ones from the past
Means Business :construction_worker::skin-tone-5:
Depending on the type of trade, if someone is buying gifts for Matariki you would be able to gain.
But depending on if you are allowed to have your shop open on Matariki your sales could go down.
Means NZ :flag-nz:
Matariki s a special occasion celebrated especially in NZ- signifies the start of Maori new year
Known by matariki cluster of stars that appear every year. Showcasing the time to reflect on our past, celebrate present time and plan ahead.
Maori Tradition
Names of the stars and what they mean!
Matariki (Alcyone) – people’s health and wellbeing
Tupu-ā-rangi (Atlas) – things that grow up in trees, including fruits, berries and birds
Waipuna-ā-rangi (Electra) – rainfall
Waitī (Maia) – freshwater bodies and foods from these waters
Ururangi (Merope) – the winds
Tupu-ā-nuku (Pleione) – food that is gathered/harvested from the soil
Waitā (Taygeta) – the ocean and foods that come from it
Pōhutukawa (Sterope) – those who have passed on
Hiwa-i-te-rangi (Calaeno) – attainment of goals.