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Winter Solstice and Matariki Celebration

June 8, 2011 · Filed under Community, Matariki

Come and join this annual community celebration

18 June, 6pm…. till….

In the Hall and garden at St Columba, 92 Surrey Cres,  Grey Lynn

As we approach the shortest day and turn once more toward the light is good to get together and celebrate.
This turning of the seasons is marked by the return of Matariki to our southern sky signalling the time for planting and the lengthening of the days once more.

All welcome… stay as long as you are able. There will be:

  • An acknowledgement of the season
  • Lighting lanterns
  • Music : Soul Samba Circus
  • Kail, our local DJ  more entertainment to be confirmed….
  • Dancing: You and …..Samoan youth

Please bring food to share.

This event is organised for you by representatives of the Grey Lynn Community

For further information contact St Columba 376 4229
Or office@stcolumbas.org.nz

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Winter Solstice and Matariki Celebration

June 23, 2010 · Filed under Community, Events, Matariki

Come and celebrate!
Saturday June 26
5.30pm to approx 9pm
St Columba.
92 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn (we will begin in the hall).

A time to recognise that we have passed the shortest day and are now turning toward the light and waiting expectantly for the lengthening of the days.

We will acknowledge the rise of Matariki in our southern skies signalling the New Year and the time for planting.

This is a community event – children are welcome

  • Acknowledging the seasons
  • Making and lighting lanterns
  • Music from local bands and musicians, including Sam Benge, Ukuladies and Batucada.
  • DJ and dancing
  • Pot luck dinner – bring food to share. Homemade soup, salads and bread provided, plus tea and coffee

For any enquiries please contact Caroline Banks: 360 1528, 021 203 2835, carolinebanks@xtra.co.nz

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