Today at the Y we celebrated Matariki, Maori New Year when the stars of the Pleiades are in formation.
First we had our normal gym session then the Never Too Old people gathered for some Maori culture and celebration. We were entertained by four lovely girls from Auckland Girls Grammar School who sang some waiata for us , then they showed us and taught us the intricacies of Maori stick games and poi dances, both a lot harder than they look. Don Soloman showed us how to weave a headband or tiara, also harder than it appears.
We then repaired upstairs to a beautifully decorated space for a shared lunch of foods that reflect our individual heritages . I took along an apple tart made with lots of cinnamon and sultanas which my mother always used when making an apple tart.
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