This week for Matariki we made Harakeke baskets. We have been learning about the Matariki culture and what Maori people do in the Matariki months. They sometimes weave baskets to hold there food. We are having a sausage sizzle. We weaved our baskets to put our sausages in. First we had to weave our flax pieces then fold the sides and make the handle. Once we made the handle we had to plait around it. Then there was still the ends. We had to use really skinny flax to tie the ends up. It is good to know why we celebrate Matariki. My basket was a bit big and not that tight. I think it was good for my first time. I would like to do another basket to try and improve. Do you celebrate Matariki?
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