Tiv Calendar
Benue State / Middle Belt · Tiv / English · 4-day traditional calendar · 4-day market week
4-Day Market Week
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Aôndo
God/Sky
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Gbaa
Earth
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Shighe
Market
⭐
Ikyaa
Rest
Igberen
Jul
Peak rains / Benue River high
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Flood Season Rites
Who presides
Elders lead flood protection rites
Events
Benue River offering, Community flood protection prayer, Ancestral water ceremonies
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Farming
Guide
Peak rains. Benue River floods valley farms. Focus on highland farming.
Crops
Upland sorghum, Yam (highland)
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Fishing
Conditions
Moderate
Guide
Benue River flooding. Canoe fishing in flooded areas. Tilapia and catfish.
Target fish
Catfish, Tilapia
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Trading
Market guide
Benue floods. River transport active. Canoe trading between communities.
Key goods
Food, Canoe goods
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Herding
Conditions
Wet
Guide
Benue flooding. Move livestock to highland. Foot disease prevention.
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Healing
Guide
Flood season. Treat flood-related ailments. Keep medicines dry and stored.
Herbs
Stored medicines, Flood herbs
Ritual
Flood protection rites
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Weather
Season
Peak Flood
Rainfall
180-240mm
Wind
SW monsoon
Advisory
Peak Benue River flooding. Many riverside communities flood. Canoe transport.
Nature & Environment — Live Data
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