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In Itagüi Colombia folks mark the World Day of Laziness with enthusiasm, by setting up camp outside - in their beds, the sole purpose, be as idle as possible.

Marlon Ocampo is totally enamoured with the movement.

Carlos Montoya and his mates set up the celebration in 1985 as the culmination of an arts festival, having realised they all craved an occasion dedicated purely to being creative, and celebrating free artistic expression.

Montoya now credits laziness with being the mother of invention.

Some residents are required to put in effort on this special occasion, like bed-making, dashing beds back and forth, or keeping those practising lethargy entertained.

However, the community is summoned to participate in any lethargic way they choose.

Installing themselves in the streets with their pillows, hammocks, beds, tents, anything that might be needed to remain comfy and content whilst they are entertained by artistic performances is all that is required.

For Fernando Duque, the organiser, an instant of laziness may be all it takes to spark an original idea.

Considered as part of the "slow" movement, the World Day of Laziness is gaining attention in Europe and seeks to kick start a lifestyle change away from the prevailing rat race.

Were you to join in what would your day of laziness resemble?

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