A trendy celebration of cultures
Jun 20, 2025 05:50 PM IST
The event, which marks the New 12 months for New Zealand’s Māori folks, begins when a particular group of stars seems within the sky in June or July.
Trend introduced collectively Māori and Indian tradition at a night celebrating Matariki within the Capital. The event, which marks the New 12 months for New Zealand’s Māori folks, begins when a particular group of stars seems within the sky in June or July.
Again in Delhi, the night started with a style present, hosted by the New Zealand Excessive Fee in collaboration with the Trend Design Council of India and Schooling New Zealand. Scholar groups from each international locations offered ensembles that meshed Māori traditions with Indian textiles. There was additionally a Māori dance by the group Ngati Koraha.
“This can be a special day for us as we mark Matariki, the Maori New 12 months, right here in India,” mentioned New Zealand Excessive Commissioner Patrick Rata. FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi mentioned, “We’re proud to help cross-cultural initiatives that encourage younger expertise to assume world whereas honouring their roots.” Minister of State for Exterior Affairs of India, Pabitra Margherita, was additionally there because the chief visitor.
