🌟 Matariki – Honouring the Past, Welcoming the Future (B2 Lesson) 🟥 Warmer Discussion (Pair/Group Work) What do you already know about Matariki? Why do you think some cultures celebrate the new year in winter instead of January? What role do stars or the sky play in celebrations or traditions in your culture? 🟧 Reading: Matariki – A New Year Rooted in the Stars Matariki refers to a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises during the winter months in Aotearoa New Zealand and signals the Māori New Year. Matariki is more than an astronomical event; it is a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal. Traditionally, Māori communities would observe Matariki to honour ancestors, celebrate the harvest, and plan for the year ahead. Today, both Māori and non-Māori communities across New Zealand mark Matariki with public events, shared meals, storytelling, waiata (songs), haka, and moments of remembrance. The appearance and brightness of the stars were ...
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