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Matariki : Te Whetu Tapu O Te Tau
Paperback Edition: 1
In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Maori astronomy.
Still,
there remain some unanswered questions about how Matariki was traditionally observed. These include:
Based on research and interviews with Maori experts, this book seeks answers to these questions and explores what Matariki was in a traditional sense so it can be understood and celebrated in our modern society.
An English-language edition is also available, Matariki: The Star of the Year.
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Pages : 125
Publisher : Huia Publishers
Publication date : 2017-09-08
Subjects: Non-fiction, Humanities, Māori, History, Religion & Beliefs, Māori History / Kōrero nehe, Māori Indigenous Knowledge / Mātauranga Māori, Māori Religion / Whakapono, Matariki