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Dumplings and fried bread – there’s more than one way to celebrate a new year.
“Both Matariki and Spring Festival celebrate the happiness of a New Year with family and good kai,” author Song Lam said.
Lam, who studied Māori culture, language, history and mythology for 30 years, said although the two celebrations occur at different points in the year, they both look to honour whanāu past and present.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350185762/dumplings-and-fried-bread-theres-more-one-way-celebrate-new-year
“Both Matariki and Spring Festival celebrate the happiness of a New Year with family and good kai,” author Song Lam said.
Lam, who studied Māori culture, language, history and mythology for 30 years, said although the two celebrations occur at different points in the year, they both look to honour whanāu past and present.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350185762/dumplings-and-fried-bread-theres-more-one-way-celebrate-new-year