Pula! Pula!
I used to work in Botswana. Whatever and whenever they are celebrating there, they shout “Pula!”, which means “Rain!”.
In a very dry country, this expression captures the sense of joy at the first rains, something which everyone can relate to. Also in Lincolnshire!
Posted By: derbyshire canary on July 19th 2025 at 09:31:08
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- The rain has brought a wonderfully cool breeze (General Chat) - LincolnshireCanary, Jul 19, 07:19:42
- Pula! Pula! (General Chat) - derbyshire canary, Jul 19, 09:31:08
- Fuck the breeze (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Jul 19, 08:16:29
- VMT (n/m) (General Chat) - Snakepit Divorcee, Jul 19, 08:45:14
- What a melt (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Jul 19, 07:40:29
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