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The World Day of Laziness sees the people of Itagüi in Colombia take to the streets - in their beds.

Their aim is to do as little as possible.

Marlon Ocampo has fully committed to the concept.

Laziness day was inaugurated in 1985 as the final day of an arts festival created by Carlos Montoya and his friends.

They wanted to establish a space for creative leisure activities and artistic expression.

Montoya now believes that laziness is what makes the world go round.

Even on laziness day there are those who are required to work, making the beds, pushing them through the streets or generally entertaining those that are lazing around.

But the community is invited to take part in any lethargic way they choose.

Families take to the streets with their pillows, hammocks, beds, tents and anything else that they might need to be comfortably idle whilst others entertain them with artistic performances.

For organiser Fernando Duque it's a moment of laziness which might inspire a great idea.

The World Day of Laziness is seen as part of the "slow" movement which is gaining traction in Europe and seeks to implement a calmness and lifestyle away from the daily hustle and bustle.

What would your day of laziness look like?

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