"Matariki and the six sisters"

Kia Ora everyone!

Welcome back to my blog. Today's blog is going to be about Matariki.

Do you know what's matariki? If you don't, then let me explain it to you. In the Maori language, Matariki is a star cluster. Matariki shows up in May and June. This is a mark of the beginning of the year. 

Wanna know more facts about Matariki? Here are more facts about it:

What is Matariki:                  

Matariki is a time to set a goal, make a wish and remember those who you love. It’s like a day when you take a break and hang out with our families and friends. 

Facts about Matariki:

There are seven stars in Matariki:

• Pohutukawa
• Tupurangi
• Tupuanuka
• Waiti, Waita
• Waipunarangi
• Ururangi
• Hiwa-i-te rangi

But they found two more.

The matariki celebrations last into at least 3 days. 

Matariki is a Maori new year celebration.

Mata ariki means Eyes of god, and Mata riki means Little eyes.

There are different names of Matariki in other countries. 

There are many stars in Matariki, but there are only 7 visible stars :

• Alcyone – Matariki, eyes of Tāwhirimātea
• Atlas – Tupu-ā-rangi, sky tohunga
• Electra – Waipuna-ā-rangi, sky spring
• Taygeta – Waitī, sweet water
• Pleione – Tupu-ā-nuku, Earth tohunga
• Merope – Ururangi, entry to the heavens
• Maia – Waitā, sprinkle of water

The midnight at 1:00 - 3:00 is the best time to see the matariki stars on June 16 - June 30. 

Here is a link of a story of Matariki: Matariki and the six sisters

Have you ever saw a matariki in midnight?? Well, if you did, isn't it amazing! And if you haven't, you should go outside your house at 1:00 am, its so cool!

Thank you for reading in my blog. I hope you learn something new today. That's all for today. Have a wonderful day, bye!