Thursday, 19 June 2025

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.

12 comments:

Tom said...

...have a Happy Matariki.

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

Marie Smith said...

Happy Matariki! Enjoy!

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.

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

Nice to read this background story about the Maori and the Pleiades.
Happy Matariki!

s.c said...

Wow great sky and have indeed a great Matariki.

Iris Flavia said...

Wonderful sky - enjoy the celebrations.

Jim said...

Beautiful.

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful sky.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I love the definition in the clouds and the color.

magiceye said...

Gorgeous sky captured!
Happy Matariki!

Jeanne said...

Beautiful photo. I love watching sunsets!
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