http://www.odditycentral.com/page/90 OddityCentral Biggest Pillow Fight Ever? By Spooky on July 2nd, 2009 Category: Events, Funny, News LIKE DISLIKE 0 Comment Stumble it Icon digg it Icon 3Share One thing is for sure, the Chinese know how to relax. I mean, what’s more relaxing than an old fashioned pillow fight? It makes you laugh, lets you take release the pressure without hurting anyone, it’s perfect. Looking at the photos, I can say this outdoor pillow fight, staged by the authorities of Nanning, China, was a great success. People are laughing, having a good time, like they have no care in the world. via China.org.cn http://forum.xcitefun.net/biggest-outdoor-pillow-fight-nanning-china-t34495.html The organizer of the event says pillow fighting is a way Chinese can relieve pressure and reduce stress. [Cai Jun, Pillow Fight Organizer]: "In China, a pillow fight is a novelty. It is a softly violent way to release pressure, after a whole year's work. So it's welcomed by white collar workers and young people." More than 800 people registered. Most of them were between 20 - 30 years old. But the number of participants was limited to around 600 for security concerns. For some who took part, it was a special way to say goodbye to a year's hardships. [Sun Jun, Participant]: "I am a university student and it's impossible to feel no pressure from the intense academic study. This kind of soft violence can help release my stress. It can also help office workers release some pressure too. I think the event is quite cool." Others just say it is a fun way to celebrate Christmas. [Wei Zhongzheng, Participant]: "I think it's meaningful to take part in such a crazy activity. My friend organized us together. I come here with my friends to enjoy ourselves and celebrate this festival." One thousand pillows were used. The fight lasted for around 30 minutes and left a messy aftermath.