Music Task

 Task One: What is Matariki?
Research some of the history, traditions, and celebrations around Matariki. Create a piktochart infographic to share
 what you’ve discovered.


What is Matariki?
Matariki is the Maori name for a group of seven stars known as the Pleiades star cluster.
Some people think of Matariki as a mother star with six daughters, and it is often referred to as the Seven Sisters.I believe that they were sister many people believe different stories I was always bought up with the story above.

When is Matariki celebrated?
Matariki is celebrated in mid-June

Who celebrates Matariki?
Matariki is a New zealand event that is celebrated by Maori culture for the new year they used the starts as a compass when they explored over to New Zealand.

Do the stars have names?
If you're wondering if they have names yes they do, Matariki, Uru a rangi, Waita, Waiti, Waipuna a rangi, Tupu a rangi and Tupu a Nuku Those are the seven stars a fun fact is that Waita and Waiti are believed to be twins.