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Yawn! The World Day of Laziness is here
Yes, you read it right! There is a day dedicated to laziness as well. Itagui in Colombia celebrates the closing day of a trade fair called Festival of Industry, Trade and Culture as World Day of Laziness. A woman lies in bed as she takes part in the event. (REUTERS)
Updated on: Aug 15, 2016 4:44 PM IST
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Yes, you read it right! There is a day dedicated to laziness as well. Itagui in Colombia celebrates the closing day of a trade fair called Festival of Industry, Trade and Culture as World Day of Laziness. A woman lies in bed as she takes part in the event. (REUTERS)
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The festival is a socio-cultural event where a variety of art forms are showcased such as jazz, blues, salsa, rock, hip-hop, reggaeton, vallenato, electronic music, reggae and pop. A woman rests in bed on the street during lazy-day event. (AFP)
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Additionally, there is a photography exhibition too along with painting, dance, musical and theatre programmes. People play on the street during the event. (AFP)
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The festival was founded in 1984 with the view that the modern world needs to slow down and learn to relax. (REUTERS)
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However, the Festival of Industry, Trade and Culture was officially born in 1989. (AFP)
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Women lay in bed to experience an unhurried way of life. (REUTERS)
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A man rests in a park during lazy-day celebrations. (AFP)
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