"Long lying" competition in Montenegro continues for 46 days: Prize is 1000 Euros, standing up is forbidden

In the Brezna Ethno village near the city of Niksic in the Balkan country of Montenegro, the "long lying" competition, a humorous local tradition, has been ongoing for 46 days. Contestants vying for the title of "laziest citizen" are forbidden from standing up.

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In Montenegro, 3 people who have managed to keep lying down in the competition that began on August 18 with 21 participants are still fighting to win the 1000 euro prize and the title of "laziest citizen".

In the interesting competition, which is being held for the 12th time this year, the contestants have entered their 46th day and have left 1080 hours behind.

STANDING UP IS FORBIDDEN

According to the competition rules, while contestants are allowed to sleep, meet their food and drink needs, read books, and use their phones, standing up is considered a rule violation.