Efik Calendar
Calabar / Cross River · Efik / English · 8-day traditional calendar · 8-day market week
8-Day Market Week
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Akwa Ikwแป
Ekpe Day
โญ
Akwa Ederi
Rest Day
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Akwa Eyibio
Deity Day
๐
Akwa แปfiแปรฑ
Market Day
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Ekpri Ikwแป
Small Ekpe
๐ค
Ekpri Ederi
Small Rest
๐ฟ
Ekpri Eyibio
Small Deity
๐ช
Ekpri แปfiแปรฑ
Small Market
Efik Idem
Jun
Heavy rains
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Ndem Mid-Year Ceremony
Who presides
Ndem and Ekpe leaders convene
Events
Mid-year Ndem water offerings, Calabar estuary rites, Fishermen community assembly
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Farming
Guide
Heavy rains. Farm maintenance. Plant late cassava. Harvest early cocoyam.
Crops
Cassava, Cocoyam (harvest)
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Fishing
Conditions
Moderate
Guide
Heavy rains. Atlantic coast fishing continues. Inland creeks flooding. Oyster season.
Target fish
Sea fish, Oyster
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Trading
Market guide
Moderate trading. Rain disrupts travel. Local markets steady. Raffia goods.
Key goods
Raffia, Local food
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Herding
Conditions
Wet
Guide
Heavy rains. House livestock during floods. Feed stored dry fodder.
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Healing
Guide
Heavy rains. Anti-fungal and waterborne treatments. Protect Calabar water sources.
Herbs
Anti-fungal, Garlic, Purification herbs
Ritual
Water source protection
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Weather
Season
Peak Rains
Rainfall
240-320mm
Wind
SW monsoon
Advisory
Heaviest rains. Coastal flooding. Estuary very active. Stay safe.
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