Dalmatian philosophy Pomalo- di je priša?

In Dalmatia, especially on the Dalmatian islands, there is a peculiar life philosophy that is not always clear to tourists and outside observers. It’s a saying POMALO or DI JE PRIŠA?

This proverb, which has long since become a Dalmatian (as well as a Mediterranean) philosophy of life, can hardly be translated literally, but you have to experience it. The closest meaning would be a state of mind (and body) in which there is no rush and everything happens slowly and quite hedonistically.

How? – By enjoying the little things in everyday life, every ray of sunshine, every sip of coffee (it can last for hours), listening to the cry of seagulls, enjoying the sight and smell of the sea, watching the ferry that slowly departs from the harbor, listening to the chatter of all languages spoken by tourists, chatting with all the friends and acquaintances you bump into on the street or sitting on the wall next to the local store.

Pomalo, di je priša, Photo: Adria.fun

To truly experience the state of mind of an average resident of Dalmatia and understand the philosophy, POMALO – DI JE PRIŠA? you have to slow down your lifestyle, feel the tastes and smells around you, and behave just like they do!

Because there is no need to rush!