Last week I attended the inaugural Matariki celebrations of Te Kura Taumata o Panguru Area School; at Ngati Manawa marae, Hokianga. The tamariki\children performed purakau and waiata. MANA awards were given out to outstanding achievement and behaviour demonstrated by individuals. We were also treated to good food from our sea and forest, muttonbird, wild duck and pork, Kotere moana, taroi, taro, kumara, puha, ruruhau, raw fish, titi kuri(sea cucumber) and thankfully the list goes on.
In olden days, Matariki was a time for planting the winter crops, a time for study in the Whare Wananga, a time to settle disputes\life debts and start wars with rival hapu or iwi. It was also a time for reflection and contemplation so while you are trying to keep warm; take some time out to learn about and celebrate Matariki, where ever you may be. Follow the links above.
In olden days, Matariki was a time for planting the winter crops, a time for study in the Whare Wananga, a time to settle disputes\life debts and start wars with rival hapu or iwi. It was also a time for reflection and contemplation so while you are trying to keep warm; take some time out to learn about and celebrate Matariki, where ever you may be. Follow the links above.
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