Drones and lights create a bird over Lake Rotorua in the Aronui Matariki Drone Show. Photo / Āio Media
无人机和灯光在 Aronui Matariki 无人机表演中在罗托鲁瓦湖上空营造出鸟儿形象。图 / Āio Media
Thousands of people heralded in the Māori New Year at the Aronui Matariki Drone Show above Rotorua Lakefront over the long weekend.
长周末期间，成千上万的人在罗托鲁瓦湖畔上方的 Aronui Matariki 无人机展上预示着毛利新年的到来。
Painting a story across the night sky in a “mesmerising performance”, locals and manuhiri (visitors) were treated to a story of Matariki, told by Ngāti Whakaue/ Te Arawa artists, a statement from the Aronui Arts Festival said.
阿罗努伊艺术节的一份声明称，当地人和 manuhiri（游客）在“迷人的表演”中描绘了夜空中的故事，欣赏了由 Ngāti Whakaue/Te Arawa 艺术家讲述的玛塔里基故事。
[xyz-ihs snippet=”In-article-ads”]
The show used drones, light and sound displays and was held on Friday and Saturday night, after Thursday’s show was postponed due to bad weather.
该展会使用无人机、灯光和声音展示，在周四的展会因恶劣天气而推迟后，于周五和周六晚上举行。
It told a story of “honouring those who passed in the year since the rising and setting of Matariki the previous year, focusing on the lifting of their memory to the stars, where they will be forever remembered by their loved ones”.
它讲述了一个故事，“纪念那些在前一年玛塔里基升起和落下后一年中去世的人，专注于将他们的记忆提升到星空，在那里他们将被亲人永远记住”。
Aronui board of trustees member June Grant said the fusion of technology, culture and the arts showed the relevance of mātauranga Māori (knowledge, wisdom) in contemporary arts.
阿罗努伊董事会成员琼·格兰特 （June Grant） 表示，技术、文化和艺术的融合显示了 mātauranga 毛利语（知识、智慧）在当代艺术中的相关性。
[xyz-ihs snippet=”googleAD300x100″]
“The movement of drones can represent the stars of the Matariki cluster, the flight of manu [bird], or the journey of souls returning to the heavens,” Grant said.
格兰特说：“无人机的运动可以代表玛塔里基星团的星星、manu [鸟] 的飞行，或者灵魂返回天堂的旅程。
“Each shape can hold deep meaning, combining ancient knowledge with futuristic tools.
“每个形状都可以蕴含着深刻的含义，将古老的知识与未来主义的工具相结合。
罗托鲁瓦湖畔上空的 Aronui Matariki 无人机表演中描绘的盛开的 pōhutukawa。图 / Āio Media
“This fusion shows the world that mātauranga Māori is alive, relevant and adaptable, grounded in the wisdoms of our tūpuna [ancestors] and open to new ways of expression.”
“这种融合向世界表明，mātauranga 毛利人是活生生的、相关的和适应性强的，以我们 tūpuna [祖先] 的智慧为基础，并对新的表达方式持开放态度。”
Organisers said thousands came to see the show, with some people video-calling to share it with loved ones all over the world.
组织者表示，成千上万的人前来观看这场演出，有些人通过视频通话与世界各地的亲人分享。
For its second year, additions were made to the performance, which included tohunga reo/taonga puoro artist (te reo Māori and traditional musical instrument expert) Dr Anaha Hiini.
第二年，表演中增加了成员，其中包括 tohunga reo/taonga puoro 艺术家（te reo 毛利人和传统乐器专家）Anaha Hiini 博士。
He joined the team, crafting a live soundscape using traditional Māori instruments to accompany the visual storytelling alongside taonga puoro artist Riki Bennett.
他加入了团队，使用 taonga puoro 艺术家 Riki Bennett 使用传统毛利乐器制作现场音景，为视觉叙事伴奏。
在天空中游泳，参加 Aronui Matariki 无人机表演。图 / Āio Media
Hiini said he wanted it to illuminate the stories, meanings and traditions behind this sacred time.
Hiini 说，他希望它能阐明这个神圣时代背后的故事、意义和传统。
“The show should offer both education and inspiration, helping people not only to understand Matariki, but to feel its presence, history and relevance in our lives today.”
“该节目应该提供教育和灵感，不仅帮助人们了解玛塔里基，而且感受它的存在、历史和与我们今天生活中的相关性。”
Aronui chief executive and artistic director Cian Elyse White said the positive response from the community last year inspired a bolder return.
阿罗努伊首席执行官兼艺术总监 Cian Elyse White 表示，去年社区的积极反应激发了他们更大胆的回归。
[xyz-ihs snippet=”GoogleADresponsive”]
“The energy last year was electric – there was such a positive vibe in the city, with people travelling from across the motu [nation] to see the show,” White said.
“去年的能源是电动的——这座城市有一种积极的氛围，人们从全国各地赶来观看演出，”怀特说。
Aronui Matariki 无人机展是第二年。图 / Āio Media
“Matariki holds deep meaning for Māori and it’s wonderful to see the new year being embraced by the wider community.”
“玛塔里基对毛利人来说具有深远的意义，很高兴看到新的一年被更广泛的社区所拥抱。”
During the 2024 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards, Aronui won the Mountain Jade award for Creative Arts and Design.
在 2024 年 Tompkins Wake 罗托鲁瓦商业奖期间，Aronui 获得了创意艺术与设计 Mountain Jade 奖。
It was also a finalist in Scion’s Innovation and Technology category.
它还是 Scion 创新与技术类别的决赛入围者。
The Rotorua Matariki celebrations also included an Exhibition of Light at the Arts Village and an expanded Rotorua Night Market that showcased food, crafts and stalls from past Aronui Māori Market vendors.
罗托鲁瓦玛塔里基庆祝活动还包括艺术村的灯光展和扩建的罗托鲁瓦夜市，展示过去阿罗努伊毛利市场供应商的食品、手工艺品和摊位。
Aronui Matariki 无人机表演在周五和周六晚上进行。图 / Āio Media
Aronui chairwoman Mercia-Dawn Yates said the drone show was a powerful way to share mātauranga Māori.
阿罗努伊主席 Mercia-Dawn Yates 表示，无人机表演是分享毛利语的有力方式。
“I’m incredibly excited to be showcasing our stories in such a powerful and innovative way,” Yates said.
“我非常高兴能以如此强大和创新的方式展示我们的故事，”耶茨说。
“Using modern technology as a vessel to share mātauranga Matariki allows us to honour our traditions while reaching new audiences, ensuring our knowledge continues to shine brightly into the future.”
“使用现代技术作为分享 mātauranga Matariki 的容器，使我们能够尊重我们的传统，同时吸引新的受众，确保我们的知识继续闪耀着未来的光芒。”
[xyz-ihs snippet=”In-article-ads”]
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars known internationally as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters. The appearance of Matariki in the midwinter sky marks the beginning of the Māori New Year in New Zealand. Traditionally, this is a time for Māori communities to come together to remember those who have passed away, celebrate the present, and plan for the future. It is also a period for giving thanks for the harvest and sharing food with family and friends. Each star in the Matariki cluster has its own meaning, often related to health, wellbeing, and the environment.
The celebration of Matariki includes cultural activities such as singing, dancing, storytelling, and communal feasting. It is a time of reflection, renewal, and strengthening of community bonds. Since 2022, Matariki has been recognized as a public holiday in New Zealand, highlighting its importance not only to Māori but to the whole nation.
Chinese Explanation 中文解释
Matariki（玛塔里基）是新西兰毛利人对昴宿星团（Pleiades，七姐妹星团）的称呼。每年冬至前后，Matariki星团在清晨天空中升起，标志着毛利新年的开始。在毛利传统中，这是一年一度的团聚时刻，人们缅怀逝者、庆祝当下、展望未来，同时感谢丰收，与家人朋友共享美食。
Matariki这个词是“Ngā mata o te ariki o Tāwhirimātea”的缩写，意为“气候之神Tāwhirimātea的眼睛”。每颗星星都有独特的寓意，通常与健康、福祉和自然环境有关。
现代的Matariki庆祝活动包括唱歌、跳舞、讲故事和集体聚餐。这是一个反思、更新和加强社区联系的时刻。自2022年起，Matariki被确立为新西兰的法定公共假期，显示了其在新西兰社会中的重要地位，不仅属于毛利人，也是全体新西兰人的共同节日。
[xyz-ihs snippet=”moreNZnews”]
[xyz-ihs snippet=”multiple-ads”]
2,493 views