haftasiga
Haftasiga is a term used in a limited body of anthropological and linguistic literature to denote a two-week social and economic cycle. In communities where the concept is described, haftasiga structures the timing of markets, assemblies, agricultural tasks, and ceremonial observances across a fourteen-day period. Because documentation is sparse and practices differ between communities, the exact schedule and rituals associated with haftasiga vary widely.
Etymology and usage notes are tentative. The term’s origins are not universally established. Some scholars suggest
Functions and variations. Haftasiga commonly acts as a social technology to coordinate economic activity, collective labor,
Significance and contemporary context. In some discussions, haftasiga is viewed as a traditional mechanism that promotes