Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 26, 2022 10:29:09 GMT 12
Derek Mackie: MAKING THE MOST OF MATARIKI
I wasn’t aware that Maori studied astronomy, which is defined (on Google at least) as “a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and evolution.”
Like most ancient cultures, Maori observed the stars and gave names to different constellations and probably used them as navigation tools at night, but I don’t think that’s astronomy.
Hey, I’m probably nit-picking and don’t want to detract from the uplifting and positive tone of my blog so let’s just be glad that we have expert advice confirming that Matariki is “a holiday for everyone”, just in case you were wondering.
Dr Matamua advises against buying presents, like we do at Christmas. This will likely elicit a collective groan from the NZ retail sector who are struggling to recover from the ravages of government Covid restrictions, a floundering economy and a cost-of-living crisis.
Our expert does recommend watching movies though - thank goodness, say the cinemas. No doubt, this is the modern-day equivalent of gathering together and sharing traditional folklore around the fire. And it’s a lot more comfortable, especially in late June, when it’s bloody nippy outside and getting a fire lit, with the ground being so wet, is an onerous task.
Having some popcorn and an ice-cream just adds to the occasion.....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2022/06/derek-mackie-making-most-of-matariki.html
I wasn’t aware that Maori studied astronomy, which is defined (on Google at least) as “a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and evolution.”
Like most ancient cultures, Maori observed the stars and gave names to different constellations and probably used them as navigation tools at night, but I don’t think that’s astronomy.
Hey, I’m probably nit-picking and don’t want to detract from the uplifting and positive tone of my blog so let’s just be glad that we have expert advice confirming that Matariki is “a holiday for everyone”, just in case you were wondering.
Dr Matamua advises against buying presents, like we do at Christmas. This will likely elicit a collective groan from the NZ retail sector who are struggling to recover from the ravages of government Covid restrictions, a floundering economy and a cost-of-living crisis.
Our expert does recommend watching movies though - thank goodness, say the cinemas. No doubt, this is the modern-day equivalent of gathering together and sharing traditional folklore around the fire. And it’s a lot more comfortable, especially in late June, when it’s bloody nippy outside and getting a fire lit, with the ground being so wet, is an onerous task.
Having some popcorn and an ice-cream just adds to the occasion.....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2022/06/derek-mackie-making-most-of-matariki.html