Matariki Night – 23 June 2018
We had a great Matariki celebration in the Education Centre on Saturday night. Around 50 people came and joined with Kiwi Conservation Club kids in making lanterns, Matariki music and song, toasting marshmallows and enjoying shared food. Lanterns were made from glass jars with Matariki designs and stones painted.
A quiet moment of reflection in the dark was led by Linda – and encouraged everyone to think about things that had happened in the previous year and what was to look forward to in the new season.
Even the stars and the planets were out and we all enjoyed seeing them through Lloyd’s telescopes.
Thanks to Bronwyn for organising the KCC activities and to Linda and Ray for running the artwork table for lanterns, to Liam and Brian for laying out the silver ferns leading people through the tracks and to Lloyd for showing people the stars with his telescope and to everyone for joining in the fun and providing some very yummy food to share.
Chris
Posted: 27 June 2018