What is the tradition of manu aute?

Answer 1

Manu Aute are a specific type of traditional Kite made by the maori. they were made with the bark of a tree called Aute hence the name. the tradition itself is the making and flying of these kites. They were made by both children and adults as this was a favourite pass time during the maori new year celebrations. the maori new year or Matariki as it is known is during June and heralds the rising of the star cluster Matariki (pilaedes) and as this is the beginning of the winter season it is a time of heaver wind and weather systems. It is a time of reflection and gathering aswell as a time of celebration and flying kites was one of the activities and is still today.