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What is 'Promaja' and Why is it So Important in the Balkans?

What is 'Promaja' and Why is it So Important in the Balkans?

Update: 2024-10-16
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What is 'Promaja' and Why is it So Important in the Balkans?

Navigating Cultural Drafts: Zrak and Promaja Explained

In this video I share my experiences with local customs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the concepts of 'zrak' and 'promaja.'

As someone over 70, adapting to these cultural nuances is both amusing and perplexing.

I discuss the tradition of airing out homes in the morning and the age-old warning against drafts, which apparently can make you sick.

As I reflect on these cultural differences,

I invite you to share your own funny stories about promaja. It's a beautiful sunny Sunday, and I hope this video finds you well. Stay safe, and I'll see you again soon!

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What is 'Promaja' and Why is it So Important in the Balkans?

What is 'Promaja' and Why is it So Important in the Balkans?

A podcast from a 71-year-old British expat living in Bosnia and Herzegovina.