In the town of Chumbivilcas, near Cuzco in Peru, a unique annual celebration called Takanakuy takes place on December 25th. This ancient tradition, inherited from the pre-hispanic Chanka culture, serves as a way for community members to resolve conflicts and start the new year with a clean slate. Men, women, and children gather to engage in fist fights, which are supervised by local authorities. These fights are a way to settle grudges from the past year, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among the participants. After the fights, the community comes together to drink and celebrate, helping to ease any pain and strengthen the bonds within the community.
