Libero and Zora Polojaz

Libero and Zora Polojaz were born under the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the interior of Istria with a predominantly Croatian population. After their marriage, they lived for several years in Postojna (Slovenia) where they established a thriving business.
In this border region, they were able to appreciate Slovenian culture and society. In addition, they also grew familiar with Italy, in its positive aspects – of culture, creativity and entrepreneurship – and its many negative aspects. In the two decades of Fascism, they in fact also experienced prison, just because they were tied to their origins and refracted to submit to the prevailing and destructive nationalism.

In spite of everything, they never let themselves be overwhelmed by these negative experiences, managing to safeguard the good experiences (their relationships with people) from the brutality and violence of the regime. One might say they did not throw the baby out with the bathwater.