Prince George of Yugoslavia

Getting around

Cetinje to Podgoritza by carriage

Traveling by carriage from Cetinje to Podgoritza took between six and seven hours, depending on road conditions and the weather.

At the table

Rakia was the most popular traditional drink

Rakia, a brandy typically distilled from plums or other local fruits, was the most popular drink. It was often produced at home using primitive stills and stored in sheep or goat skin bags.

What people wore

Weapons as essential clothing for men

For men, carrying a belt with weapons was considered essential, to the point that a man without them was viewed as being naked. The flat, cylindrical hat was an obligatory element of the traditional male attire.

Music

Traditional oro dancing

The oro dance, performed by men and women together, was a centerpiece of festivities and was sometimes danced until dawn. Dancers would circle while singing, often illuminated at night by burning kindling wood.

Daily life

Stone homes shared with livestock

Homes were typically built of stone and usually contained only one or two rooms, where families and livestock lived together, filled with smoke from the hearth.