Life

The two concepts of siesta and fjaka are incomparable. While siesta stands for an afternoon nap, fjaka is not about sleeping. Fjaka is not an act but a state of mind. It knows no geographical boundaries, but it’s characteristic for Dalmatia. It mainly occurs in the summer or during the southerly pašjun winds around Easter. But it’s only partially linked to weather conditions. Fjaka is always on the prowl. Its victims are not ready for action, they’re listless and indifferent. Fjaka can also be used as a cunning excuse and it has been used to postpone weddings, to delay agreed tasks and to avoid unwanted meetings.