Celebrate Matariki 2025
Monday 9th June - online seasonal ritual at 7:00pm$39.00 incl. GST
Ngā kai a Matariki, nāna i ao ake ki runga – The food supplies of Matariki, scooped up.
The Matariki cluster holds a profound connection to food. Traditionally, its rising signified a time to interpret and predict the abundance of the New Year. Inspired by this proverb, we will craft a virtual feast honouring the stars of Matariki. This celebration will also serve as a space to cherish memories of our departed loved ones and to create a wish dandelion, setting our intentions for the year ahead.
Our ritual facilitator, Darcie Price, has created this new opportunity to help you bring this uniquely Kiwi seasonal celebration into your life, your family and your community to thus enrich the society of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Building on the rituals offered in previous years she will further supplement your kete of ideas and activities that you can include in your local celebrations.
Deepen your knowledge and become part of this evolving national celebration. All welcome – celebrants, friends, family and anyone curious and interested in what Matariki offers! You can participate with a group, but please enrol individually (and email us who’s in your group) as we will be managing breakout groups during the evening.
Earlybirds who enrol before 14th May can access this special event for a discounted rate of only $39.
Note: Estimated length 1 hour. We may record this session for those wanting to purchase it for later viewing.
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