Matariki is the cluster of stars the Pleiades , they rise in winter and maori celebrate as a new year. In maori Matariki means ¨eyes of God¨ or ¨little eyes¨. According to maori legend , when Ranginui and Papatuanuku were separated Tawhirimatea took his eyes out and threw them into the sky.
Matariki was a time of celebrating death and new life. In the 21st century Matariki became popular again and people celebrate it with kites, hot air balloons, and fireworks. The upcoming dates of Matariki are the 15th of June and in 2019 it is to be celebrated on the 10th of June.
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