The first do-nothing tournament in Japanese history was held in the Toranomon business district of Tokyo. It was attended by 107 people from various walks of life, from schoolchildren to pensioners, writes Lenta.ru with reference to Nippon TV.
Competitors had to do nothing for 90 minutes and not sleep. They were prohibited from using smartphones, reading, talking, or even looking at their watches.
Competitors were given cards of four different colors. By showing the red one, they could get a quick massage for stiff muscles, the blue one - water, the yellow one - a warm blanket, and the black one - the opportunity to go to the toilet or get medical help.
The winner was determined by two criteria: relaxation technique and artistry. To find out how relaxed the participants were, their pulse was measured every 15 minutes. Artistry was assessed by the facial expressions of the competitors.
In the end, three dancers who toured all over the world became the winners. They showed the most relaxed and artistic technique of doing nothing.
“We had problems selling tickets and attracting people to the concert. I was tired, so I decided to take part in the competition and relax for just one day”, explained one of the winners. He admitted that he was very surprised by the victory.
The winners received diplomas and a cup, as well as luxurious pajamas and an invitation to take part in the next tournament.
The do-nothing tournament is a performance art piece created by Korean artist Oops-young. She believes people underestimate the importance of taking breaks and doing nothing. She sets herself the mission of changing the negative attitude towards passive leisure, which is especially acute in Asian countries, where there is a cult of workaholism and overwork.
