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How to fight your problems: In Peru festival, you punch someone in the face

The Latin American country celebrates Takanakuy, an annual event where everyone – from kids to adults – takes part in fist-fighting to resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds

Reuters Published 28.12.24, 01:35 PM
Southpaw with the jab: Women dressed in traditional costumes lock horns at the annual Takanakuy festival, which means to "hit each other", in Quechua, in Llique, Chumbivilcas province, Peru December 26, 2024. Reuters
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Southpaw with the jab: Women dressed in traditional costumes lock horns at the annual Takanakuy festival, which means to "hit each other", in Quechua, in Llique, Chumbivilcas province, Peru December 26, 2024. Reuters

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The eye of the tigress: Two girls close in on the distance to throw hands.
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The eye of the tigress: Two girls close in on the distance to throw hands.

Bury the hatchet with fists: With a bit of head movement on the display, men exchange blows.
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Bury the hatchet with fists: With a bit of head movement on display, men exchange blows.

Raw: In proximity, a girl lands a jab with her head off the centre line.
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Raw: In proximity, a girl lands a jab with her head off the centre line.

Fight to befriend: Musicians and spectators egg the participants on at the festival.
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Fight to befriend: Musicians and spectators egg the participants on at the festival.

Flex: A man high on spirit and ready to box.
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Flex: A man high on spirit and ready to box.

Let's get ready to rumble: A woman's hands are being wrapped before her contest.
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Let's get ready to rumble: A woman's hands are being wrapped before her contest.

Brawl of innocence: Children square off against one another too to solidify friendships.
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Brawl of innocence: Children square off against one another too to solidify friendships.

Bond over battle: Women clinch in the middle of their fight.
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Bond over battle: Women clinch in the middle of their fight.

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