Matariki is the seven sisters which means 'tiny eyes' or 'mothers eyes'
The children of the earth mother Papatuanuku and sky father, Ranginui, were divided over whether to separate them and bring light and life to the earth.
In traditional times, Matariki was a season to celebrate and to prepare the ground for the coming year. Offerings of the produce of the land were made to the gods, including Rongo, the god of cultivated food. This time of the year was also a good time to instruct young people in the lore of the land and the forest. so that's why it was important to celebrate it.
The most highlight I did for Matariki was making this and getting to know my family tree.
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