Nambassa was a big party with music, art, and dancing that happened a long time ago in New Zealand. Mahana was a special part of the party that happened during the wintertime.
During Mahana, people would get together and do fun activities like making crafts and playing games. They also listened to music and watched performances.
It was really cold outside during Mahana, so people would wear warm clothes and hats to stay comfortable.
Even though Nambassa and Mahana happened a long time ago, people still talk about them and remember how much fun they were.