Members of the Chumbilbilca community near Cusco in Peru have marked Christmas Day by taking part in a series of public bare-knuckled fights to settle scores ahead of the New Year. The annual tradition, known as Takanakuy, aims to air pent-up grievances and apparently strengthens community relationships.
The event is mediated by refererees and, it is claimed, rarely results in serious injuries. Then, once hard feelings have been set aside (or someone ends up in hospital), the day is wrapped up with a celebratory dance.
I can see that one going down well in Newcastle...
The event is mediated by refererees and, it is claimed, rarely results in serious injuries. Then, once hard feelings have been set aside (or someone ends up in hospital), the day is wrapped up with a celebratory dance.
I can see that one going down well in Newcastle...
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