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The Māori planting calendar, known as the "Māori lunar calendar" or "Maramataka," is a traditional system that guides agricultural activities based on lunar phases and seasonal changes. It divides the year into specific months, each associated with particular planting and harvesting times for various crops, such as kumara (sweet potato) and taro. The calendar emphasizes the connection between the lunar cycle, natural phenomena, and the well-being of the land, ensuring sustainable practices. It reflects the Māori relationship with their environment, promoting harmony and respect for nature's rhythms.
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What is a planting calendar?
a planting calendar is the counting of time you will gather the plants (vegetables/fruits).
How did Matariki affect Maori farming?
Matariki, the Maori New Year, was traditionally used by Maori as an important marker in the farming calendar. It signaled the time for planting crops and preparing the land for the upcoming growing season. Observing Matariki's rise also helped to predict the weather patterns and aid in agricultural planning.
What is the maori name for October?
The tauiwi (English) transliteration of 'October' is 'Oketopa'. From the Maori calendar, it is 'Whiringa-a-nuku'.
How does the moon effect planting and fishing?
it effect planting in maori terms by when it is full it is a good time for pant ing and so on
What is an agrarian calendar?
An agrarian calendar is a farming calendar. School's still use this type of calendar, it is based on planting, and harvesting. This is why schools had summer vacation. Summer was when children were needed at home to help with farming.
When are twin days for planting crops?
I believe these are planting dates by the zodiac calendar, the twin days are from May 21st to June 22nd (gemini).
What month is Hereturikoka?
Hereturikoka is the ninth month of the Maori lunar calendar, which roughly corresponds to our December.
What does maota mean in maori?
Māota is a vibrant green colour. The word can also be used to mean 'fresh, freshly grown, etc'.
What has the author Ken Ring written?
Ken Ring has written: 'The Weather Almanac' 'The Maori fishing calendar' -- subject(s): Calendars, Effect of the moon on, Fishing, Maori (New Zealand people)
Why were stars important to Maori?
Stars held significant cultural and spiritual significance for the Maori people. They were used for navigation on land and sea, as well as for determining seasonal changes and important planting and harvesting times. In Maori mythology, many stars were also associated with specific deities and ancestors, making them important symbols of identity and connection to the spiritual world.
What kind of calendar did the Olmecs use for planting and harvesting crops?
40 year calender
What was the poor richered almanac about?
It gives all sorts of information. Seasons, moon phases, calendar, crops planting.
