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Matariki

 


Tomorrow (Friday) is known as Matariki and it is a public holiday. The word is Maori and the meaning of it is for the star cluster "Pleiades" which signifies the Maori New Year. The name Matariki is associated with the eyes of the God Tawhirimatea and it is a time of reflection, remembrance and celebration.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday.

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Tom said…
...have a Happy Matariki.
19 June 2025 at 09:43
roentare said…
Matariki sounds like a deeply meaningful time to pause, honour the past, and welcome the new year with reflection and connection under the stars
19 June 2025 at 10:09
Marie Smith said…
Happy Matariki! Enjoy!
19 June 2025 at 10:23
local alien said…
I wish we had Matariki when I was young. There seems to be so much going on. It's a great celebration.
19 June 2025 at 20:19
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
Nice to read this background story about the Maori and the Pleiades.
Happy Matariki!
19 June 2025 at 20:51
s.c said…
Wow great sky and have indeed a great Matariki.
20 June 2025 at 01:10
Iris Flavia said…
Wonderful sky - enjoy the celebrations.
20 June 2025 at 17:34
Jim said…
Beautiful.
20 June 2025 at 22:21
Jocelyn said…
Beautiful sky.
21 June 2025 at 00:38
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love the definition in the clouds and the color.
21 June 2025 at 01:21
magiceye said…
Gorgeous sky captured!
Happy Matariki!
21 June 2025 at 17:48
Jeanne said…
Beautiful photo. I love watching sunsets!
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25 June 2025 at 04:33
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