German companies Mainzplus Citymarketing GmbH and hammock manufacturer La Siesta GmbH took on a brand new Guinness World Records title in a bid promote the city of Mainz as a relaxing and cultural tourist destination: Most people lying in hammocks.
 
The tranquil challenge took place at the city’s “Mainzer Sommerlichter" summer festival and saw an impressive 269 people get involved – easily surpassing the 250 minimum that was required to get the record.
 
Most people lying in hammocks Germany Mainz
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It took just 15 minutes to get everyone into their hammocks, where the guests were invited to lie back and sing the carnival song “Olé Fiesta“ – but changing the words to “Olé Siesta“ in honour of the lethargic record attempt.
 
Guinness World Records adjudicator Seyda Subasi Gemici declared the event a success and presented an official certificate to Jürgen Schmidt, mainzplus CITYMARKETING, and to Cornelius Grisar, director of the hammock-producer LA SIESTA GmbH.
 
Most people lying in hammocks certificate presentation
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