4. Takanakuy, Peru
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During Takanakuy in Peru, participants have fist fights to settle their differences.[Photo/Australiaplus.com/Chinese] |
In Australia, December 25 is generally oriented around family: spending time together, sharing gifts and giving thanks.
In Peru's Chumbivilcas province, it's all about getting even - and using your fists to do it.
A centuries-old custom, Takanakuy - which means "to hit each other" - involves large numbers of participants punching-on in an attempt to settle old scores and conflicts from the past year.
Participants generally dress in traditional Andean outfits. Kicking and punching are allowed; biting and hair-pulling are not.
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