Merry Christmas! - Now let's fight!

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While most people, sit back and relax after a big Christmas meal, residents of Peru like to work it off with a friendly fist fight. The traditional festival known as Takanakuy or 'fighter' starts with dancing and a religious procession.

After that instead of exchanging gifts, people exchange fist fights. These bare-knuckled, free kicking fights are supervised by local government officials and are meant to allow participants to let our all their pent (built) up anger in a safe environment. The best part is, there is no age or gender limitation - Kids, men and women of all ages can join in the fun.

So if Santa forgot to bring you that unique toy on your list, go ahead - take a flight to Peru and go at it!

Have fun watching the video of this quirky and fun festival!

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114 Comments
  • catdog18
    catdog18over 6 years
    wHAT is this
    • coolkid31
      coolkid31over 6 years
      cool
      • bananannaaaover 6 years
        Weird people...
        • Cool Dude almost 7 years
          I would love to do that I would show them my fist
          • Ray almost 7 years
            i love action but that is crazy i am a yellow belt and i love to fight.❤️❤️😱😱
            • Helloalmost 7 years
              They are crazy! You could hurt yourself badly!
              • puggirl
                puggirlalmost 7 years
                i fight with my sister but not like that
                • Bballer5almost 7 years
                  Cool
                  • WOW!!!almost 7 years
                    wow
                    • girl poweralmost 7 years
                      wow. just wow.