Matariki Summery.

 Matariki Today:

In the 21st century, Matariki grew in popularity. People celebrated. In the 1940s it was forgotten. Then it was remembered around 2000.  In 2000 Te Rangi Huata celebrated and 500 people joined him. In 2003 15000 people came. Te Rangi Huata thinks that Matariki is coming more popular, and it is really good to celebrate the Maori culture. Lots of people also think it is really cool, because it brings New Zealanders together.

Maori Kites:

Matariki has also brought back kites, and making them more popular and more fun. Heaps of peoples relatives have started flying kites on Matariki. The kites of Matariki is also a legend, and is cool that people still fly kites on Matariki. Heaps of kids love to fly kites and think and see Matariki. The kites resemble Matariki.

Kai:  

Matariki is when people come together and share Kai. It is a good time to see others and be together. All the people gather some food like: Fish, Meat, and vegetables. Some people will fish, and some will garden. Everyone gives some Kai so, everyone can eat together, laugh and talk. Matariki is a bug gathering for people can see other people and make friends.

Whakapapa:

Matariki is a perfect asking and learning about your whanau and history. It is really good to know and learn who you are, and were you come from. It is important to know who you are related to, and your culture.