Chill out! Colombians combat stress with 'Day of Laziness'
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Colombians in the city of Itagui hauled mattresses and hammocks into the streets Sunday to mark their annual "World Day of Laziness", a quirky effort to urge overstressed workers to slow down.
The one-day celebration of relaxation has been held annually in the small northwestern town since 1985.
And yet the city is known, rather paradoxically, for its bustling commerce and thriving industrial park.
But 32 years ago, one resident, Carlos Mario Montoya, had the idea that the city should celebrate not just the hustle-bustle of business, but also slowing down and enjoying life.
Organizers said festivities included a competition for the best-looking pajamas, a pillow-juggling contest, and a race for the fastest bed on wheels.
Participants said that laziness gets a bad rap. Far worse, they say, is the wear-and-tear of working life and all the physical and emotional ailments that often go along with it.