Matariki Poem ~ by Siosifa

Matariki is the year of celebration

 

Of joy,

Of harvest,

Of cooking and preserving food

It is about the 7 stars shining brightly

In the northern east sky

About 7 beautiful sisters

And 7 handsome boys

A legend affected by the 7 sisters

now the 7 sevens stars of matariki

Which is celebrated through  

Singing,dancing to lively music

Weaving and also telling stories

About our ancestors  

Also when the whanau get together

And also about having fun together

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