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Matariki is the name of the constellation known to Europeans as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters; Its reappearance signals the Maori New Year.

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What is the name for matariki in Greece?

Matariki in Greece is called the Pleiades.


How matariki started?

matariki started in the early 1400 when our maori ancestors sore the seven star clusters on the night they were havesting the crop, which they called Matariki, it has spoken to many people that the matariki signifies the best night to harvest your food.


Why is one of the seven sisters called matariki?

Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster. It is significant in Māori culture as it marks the start of the Māori New Year. The name Matariki means "eyes of god" or "little eyes" and is associated with new beginnings, remembrance, and renewal.


How do japan celebrate matariki?

yes they do they call matariki also called the seven sister subaru also the logo on the car subaru.lol


What is matariki about?

Matariki is the Maori new year. The speak Maori and the seven stars of Matariki.


Who celebrates matariki for maori new year?

Maoris celebrate matariki all around the world Evan if your not Maori you can still celebrate matariki if you believe in matariki


What is a whakatauki for matariki?

teena ngaa kanohi kua tikona e matariki = Matariki will keep you awake


What is the difference between matariki and Christmas?

matariki is weird


Why does matariki come out?

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How do you say Matariki in Hawaii?

my answer is called Mataliki.In Tongan you say malo elelei


Why do you celebrate matariki?

Because matariki is a good thing to celebrate


What is the meaning for the matariki seven stars?

What is the meaning of the stars of matariki